Code of Practice on Postgraduate Research Degrees
The Code of Practice on Postgraduate Research Degrees is the framework through which Keele University delivers its postgraduate research (PGR) degrees. Senate approved the latest version in December 2023. The Code of Practice supplements the formal University regulations through its inclusion of detailed guidance in a range of areas central to PGR administration and the PGR experience. It is therefore an integral part of quality assurance mechanisms at Keele and helps to ensure that research degree provision is consistent across the institution.
The Code of Practice applies to postgraduate researchers on supervised research degree programmes at Keele; this includes:
- Those on PhD, MD, DM and MPhil programmes
- Those in the research stages of Professional Doctorate programmes such as EdD, DBA, DSW and DPharm
In addition to postgraduate researchers, all Faculty Research Offices and research staff who are associated with Keele’s research degree programmes should understand and follow the Code of Practice.
The latest version of the Code of Practice on Postgraduate Research Degrees can be accessed via the University's Policy Zone here:
Version
- Version 6, approved by Senate, December 2023.
- This iteration replaced the previous one (Version 5.6) which Senate approved in December 2021.
Owner
- Academic Registry
To Be Reviewed
- Every 3 years
Date of Next Review
- March 2025