Regulations

In common with all other degrees at Keele, the University's postgraduate research degrees are subject to the University Act, Charter, Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations. All postgraduate researchers are governed by the same regulations and framework for research degrees.

Regulation

Degree Type Covered

Regulation C9  

Professional Doctorate 

Regulation C10

MPhil, PhD (including PhD by Publication), Higher Degrees by Publication (DLitt, LLD, or DSc)

Postgraduate researchers at Keele follow the same process as all other types of student for Aegrotat awards and Posthumous Awards.

Type of Award

Definition

Aegrotat

A degree awarded in cases where students become too ill to continue their studies.

Posthumous

 A degree awarded in cases where students pass away during their studies.