Annual Progression

In the University’s Code of Practice for Research Degree Programmes, the University requires that supervisory teams should formally monitor the progress of all students on doctoral programmes through annual reports.

The progress of the student should be reviewed annually by a School Progress Panel using evidence from a variety of sources. These School Panels should determine whether the student’s progress is satisfactory and whether the research project will meet the standards for the award in the time available.

The final decision with respect to any recommendation by the School Progress Panel is taken by the Dean of Postgraduate Studies. The Graduate School Office shall communicate the formal progress decision to the student with copies to the Supervisory Team, however, schools can inform students and supervisors of the provisional outcome.