Change your mode of attendance

Speak with your supervisor and discuss the options available to you; not all courses have a part-time option. This decision should not be taken lightly. It is essential that you understand the implications that changing your mode of attendance may have.

Changing your mode of attendance will affect your expected end date and the tuition fees payable for the remainder of your programme. It will alter how you fulfill the University's requirement of a minimum period of registration.

Changing your mode of attendance may also affect your entitlement to financial support, funding, Student visas, accommodation, and Council Tax exemptions. The Student Hub can give you advice on issues such as the implications for tuition fees and accommodation.

Your funding body may place restrictions on whether and how often you can change status. PGR Administration (PGRA) can give you further guidance.

Criteria and conditions

Mode of attendance changes are considered to take place on the first day of a calendar month.

Mode changes are not possible in the continuation period, as this is a set time frame for all postgraduate researchers (PGRs) regardless of mode of study during their registered period. For most PGRs (including those studying a standard three year PhD) the continuation period is 12 calendar months, for both full and part time PGRs.

How to apply

If you wish to apply for a change to your mode of attendance, you should approach your supervisor to discuss your options. It is your responsibility to take note of any advice given to you during discussions about changing mode of attendance.

If your department agrees to the mode of attendance change, you should then complete the PGR Special Cases 'Change of Plan' request form.

PGR Special Cases 'Change of Plan' request form

We will send an email to your University email address, letting you know if your application has been successful. The email will confirm the start date of your new mode of attendance, and any conditions required.