On occasion, programmes can be exempted from one or more of the clauses in the Regulations; one or more of the clauses can be varied; and programmes can impose additional requirements.
Exemptions are characterised by the omission of the relevant clause.
Variations are characterised by the replacement of the clause with alternative wording.
Additions are characterised by requirements in addition to those detailed in the Academic regulations.
The programmes listed have approval from the Academic Quality and Standards Subcommittee for the exemptions and/or variations and/or additions to the regulations noted below.
Summary of timings of progression reviews for students who enrolled on their doctoral studies on or after 1 August 2016 (full-time programmes)
First Attempt
Second Attempt
Submission window
Decision deadline
Submission window
Decision deadline
First Progression Review
7 - 9 months
Before the end of month 10
10 - 11 months
Before the end of month 12
Second Progression Review (Confirmation)
18 - 20 months
Before the end of month 21
21 - 23 months
Before the end of month 24
Variation
Students who are in full-time candidature for the PhD South Coast Biosciences Doctoral Training Partnership will undertake Progression Reviews in accordance with the following timings:
Summary of timings of progression reviews for students who enrolled on their doctoral studies on or after 1 August 2016 (full-time programmes)
First Attempt
Second Attempt
Submission window
Decision deadline
Submission window
Decision deadline
First Progression Review
9 - 11 months
Before the end of month 12
12 - 13 months
Before the end of month 14
Second Progression Review (Confirmation)
20 - 22 months
Before the end of month 23
23 - 25 months
Before the end of month 26
These regulations should be read in conjunction with the Doctoral Programme Profile.
Disclaimer:
As a research-led University, we undertake a continuous review of our programmes to ensure quality enhancement and to manage our resources. As a result, these regulations may be revised during a student’s period of registration, however, any revision will be balanced against the requirement that the student should receive the educational service expected. Please read our Disclaimer to see why, when and how changes may be made to a student’s programme.
