Chapter 5: Research Degrees Framework

Chapter 5 is UCL’s regulatory framework for the assessment and examination of Postgraduate Research students at UCL.

Chapter 5 2024-25 contents:

• Academic Regulations 2024-25
• Reasonable Adjustments
• Registration
• Information for Supervisors
• Information for Examiners

Academic Regulations 2024-25

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Part A: Covering MPhil/ PhD, EngD, MD(Res) and MRes programmes.

Part B: Covering DClinPsy, DDent, DEdPsy (Brain Sciences), DOrth and DPsychotherapy programmes.

Part C: Regulations for EngD students which are in addition to those in Part A.

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Part D: Regulations for DPA students.

Part E: Covering DEdPsy (Professional Educational, Child and Adolescent Psychology) students at the Institute of Education.

Part F:  Covering EdD students at the Institute of Education.

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Part G: Regulations for Master of Philosophical Studies (MPhilStud) students.

Part H: Regulations for MRes students which are in addition to the Taught Programmes Regulations, and the Supervision regulations in Part A.

Part I: Covering MPhil/ PhD students at the UCL Institute of Education who first enrolled on their programmes before September 2015.

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Reasonable Adjustments

Guidance for inclusive teaching and learning

SoRA Template PGR and PhD

SoRA Template PGR and PhD

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Registration

Student Registration Status

Definition of Registration Statuses for Research Students

Definition of Registration Statuses for Research Students

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Information for Supervisors

Supervisor Guidance

Thesis Committees

Thesis Committees

Appropriate Forms of Supervision

Appropriate Forms of Supervision

Guidance on Change of Supervisors

Guidance on Change of Supervisors

Monitoring the Supervision of Research Students

Monitoring the Supervision of Research Students

Supervising Visiting Research Students

Supervising Visiting Research Students

Addressing Poor Performance in Research Students

Addressing Poor Performance in Research Students

Eligible Staff Categories for Supervising Research Students

Eligible Staff Categories for Supervising Research Students

Guidance on Appointment of Supervisory Teams

Guidance on Appointment of Supervisory Teams

Examiner Nominations

Guidance on Research Degree Examiner Nominations

Guidance on Research Degree Examiner Nominations

Research Degree Supervisor Approval Application Form

Research Degree Supervisor Approval Application Form

Research Degree Examiner Nomination Form

Research Degree Examiner Nomination Form

Nomination Form for Viva Chair (non-IOE)

Nomination Form for Viva Chair (non-IOE)

Thesis Submission

Thesis Submission Form for Supervisors

Thesis Submission Form for Supervisors

This is for the supervisor to use to report where they have not reviewed the viva copy of the thesis.

Suspension of Regulations Request Form

Suspension of Regulations Request Form

This form should be completed by the candidate’s Supervisor, Departmental Administrator, or Departmental Graduate Tutor. You will need to use your UCL login details to access this form.

Please use it to request a suspension of regulations for the following: 

• Permission to submit thesis in a non-standard format
• Hold the viva overseas or outside London
• Permission for delayed submission as a non-registered student
• Extension to minor corrections 
• Extension to resubmission deadline
• Second CRS extension
• Other requests as advised by the Research Degrees Team

Forms for Professional Doctorate Supervisors

For candidates on DClinPsy, DEdPsy (Brain Sciences), and DOrth programmes:

Faculty Professional Doctorates Supervisor Status Approval Form

Faculty Professional Doctorates Supervisor Status Approval Form

Research Thesis and Practicum External Examiner Nomination Form

Research Thesis and Practicum External Examiner Nomination Form

Information for Examiners

Guidance on Viva Examinations

Guidance on Viva Examinations for Research Degrees

Guidance on Viva Examinations for Research Degrees

Advice for examiners on the Oral Examination process.

Posthumous Awards

Research Degree Posthumous Award Guidance

Research Degree Posthumous Award Guidance

Guidance on the award of a Posthumous PhD degree.

Report Forms for Research Degree Examiners

Preliminary Report Form

Preliminary Report Form

Preliminary Report Form

This is an independent preliminary report, which should be written by each examiner after reading the thesis but before conferring with the co-examiner about it. 

Joint Report Forms

PhD Joint Report Form

PhD Joint Report Form

Joint report form for PhD candidates only. 

DCCS Joint Report Form

DCCS Joint Report Form

Joint report form for DCCS candidates only.

DDent Joint Report Form

DDent Joint Report Form

Joint report form for DDent candidates only.

DEdPsy IOE Joint Report Form

DEdPsy IOE Joint Report Form

Joint report form for DEdPsy candidates under Institute of Education regulations only.

DPA Joint Report Form

DPA Joint Report Form

Joint report form for DPA candidates only.

DPsych Joint Report

DPsych Joint Report

Joint report form for DPsych candidates only.

EdD IoE Joint Report Form

EdD IoE Joint Report Form

Joint report form for EdD candidates under Institute of Education regulations only.

EngD Joint Report Form

EngD Joint Report Form

Joint report form for EngD candidates only. 

MD(Res) Joint Report Form

MD(Res) Joint Report Form

Joint report form for MD(Res) candidates only.

MPhil Joint Report Form

MPhil Joint Report Form

Joint report form for MPhil candidates only. 

Joint Report Forms for IOE students starting before September 2015

IoE MPhil Joint Report Form

IoE MPhil Joint Report Form

Joint report form for IoE MPhil candidates who started their programmes before September 2015.

IoE PhD Joint Report Form

IoE PhD Joint Report Form

Joint report form for IoE PhD candidates who started their programmes before September 2015. 

Completion of Minor Amendments Form

Certification of Completion of Minor Amendments

Certification of Completion of Minor Amendments

To be completed upon satisfactory completion of minor amendments.  

Report Forms for Professional Doctorate External Examiners
For candidates on DClinPsy, DEdPsy (Brain Sciences), DOrth and DPsychotherapy programmes:

Practicum Report Form

Practicum Report Form

This form is for reporting on the examination of practicum experience for professional doctorates.

Research Thesis Report Form

Research Thesis Report Form

Summary report form for examination of the research thesis of professional doctorate candidates.

Research Thesis Preliminary Report Form

Research Thesis Preliminary Report Form

Preliminary report form for examination of the research thesis of professional doctorate candidates.

Expenses and Fees for Research Degree Examiners

Expenses Claim form and Guidance Notes for non-UCL Examiners

Expenses Claim form and Guidance Notes for non-UCL Examiners

Guidance on standard expenses payments for non-UCL examiners and claim form to be submitted with full receipts.

Bank Details Form

Bank Details Form

Please complete and return this form in advance of the viva. 

Information on the Payment of Fees

Information on the Payment of Fees

Invoice guidance notes for research examiners external to UCL.