Thesis and Examination: The Code of Practice
Guidance and support for postgraduate research students, supervisors, departments, and examiners on thesis preparation, submission and examination.
Preparation and submission
General guidance
General guidance on writing your thesis and the support available.
Thesis formats
Information on the various formats permitted by the University.
Unfair means
How to avoid using unfair means, how they are detected, and what happens if a student is found to be using them.
Copyright
Guidance on using third-party material in theses and including work that has already been published.
Formatting and binding
How to correctly format and bind your thesis.
Submitting your thesis
How to correctly submit your thesis for examination.
Examination
Appointing examiners
Guidance on appointing examiners for thesis examinations.
Degree criteria
Approved criteria for the award of PhD and MPhil degrees.
Viva voce
Guidance on preparing for the final viva examination.
Examination outcomes and reports
The recommendations available for the award of a doctoral degree.
Post-viva activities
Final library copy
How to submit a final copy of your thesis to the Library.
Embargoes
Appropriate circumstances where an embargo of a thesis may be necessary.
eThesis
Guidance on uploading your eThesis to White Rose eTheses Online.
Award of degrees
The process to confirm the award of your Postgraduate Research degree.
Post-award services
Useful information for students who have been awarded their research degree.
Who to contact
Postgraduate research support
Contact information for the teams that support postgraduate research (PGR) students.
Complaints and appeals
View the complaints and appeals process for doctoral candidate.