The policy on research degrees sets out University policy on research degree programmes for research students, supervisors of research students and members of Thesis Advisory Panels, examiners of research degrees and other University staff with responsibility for research students.
1. Introduction
2. The criteria for the award of PGR degrees
4. Selection, admission and induction of PGRs
5. Supervision
6. Responsibilities of PGRs and supervisors
8. Progress and review arrangements
9. Development of research and other skills
10. Evaluation of PGR programmes
11. Responsible research and academic integrity
12. Assessment
13. Dissemination of research results, intellectual property rights and responsibilities
14. PGR complaints and appeals
15. Research away from York (excluding PGRs on distance learning PGR programmes)
16. Arrangements for non-York PGRs
In addition to the policy on research degrees, students registered on PhD and EngD programmes before 1 September 2016 are subject to the Confirmation of Enrolment process: