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This handbook has been prepared by the University Research Degrees Committee (RDC) and the Research Office of the University of Ulster to help research students and their supervisors find their way through the various administrative stages of a research degree and to attempt to clarify who is responsible for doing what at each stage.
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| Entire document (414k) | The full text of the Research Studies Handbook, including title page, table of contents and full appendices |
| Section | Description |
| Key Processes | Key processes for research students - what happens and when |
| Introduction | Introduction to the research studies handbook |
| Procedures Section 1 | Information applicable to all students |
| Procedures Section 2 | Making changes - applicable to current students |
| Appendix 1 | Regulations for the Degree of Master of Philosophy (MPhil) and Associated Rules and Guidelines |
| Appendix 2 | Regulations for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Associated Rules and Guidelines |
| Appendix 3 | Regulations for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy by Published Work (PhD by Published Work) (And associated rules and guidelines) |
| Appendix 4 | Regulations for the Degree of Doctor of Medicine (MD) and Associated Rules and Guidelines |
| Appendix 5 | Regulations for the Degrees of Doctor of Letters (DLitt) and Doctor of Science (DSc) |
| Appendix 6 | Notes of Guidance for the Presentation of Theses for Research Degrees |
| Appendix 7 | Framework for Distance Research Study |
| Appendix 8 | Code of Practice on Admissions, Supervision and Examining of Research Students, where a Member of Staff has a Personal Interest, Involvement or Relationship with a Student or Prospective Student |
| Appendix 9 | Role of Student and Supervisor |
| Appendix 10 | Procedures for the Review of Decisions |
| Appendix 11 | Procedures for the Review of Decisions regarding Faculty Interim Assessments |
| Appendix 12 | Intellectual Property Rights: Code of Practice |
| Appendix 13 | Extracts from the University Policy Statement Relating to Health and Safety in the Supervision of Students |
| Appendix 14 | Awards Available To Home Students |
| Appendix 15 | Awards Available To Overseas Students |
| Appendix 16 | Policy on Security of Information |
| Appendix 17 | POCVA Procedures for Research Students |
| Appendix 18 | Code of Practice for Professional Integrity in the Conduct of Research |
| Appendix 19 | Plagiarism Procedures for Research Theses |
| Appendix 20 | Data Protection |
| Appendix 21 | External Supervisor Guidelines |
| Appendix 22 | Ulster eThesis Deposit Agreement |
The information provided in these pages is correct at the time of going to press. The University reserves the right to make changes to procedures at any time, before or after a candidate's admission. As much notice as possible will be given of such changes.
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