Continuation of your studies is dependent on satisfactory academic progress. Please be aware that the first year of your research degree is a probationary period, which must be completed satisfactorily, in order to progress to the second year of
the programme. If you are an MA/MSc/LLm by Research or PhD by Published Work student the first three months of your research degree is a probationary period which must be completed satisfactorily in order to progress with your research degree.
The progress and status of all research students is reviewed annually by the Faculty. This includes:
- Your progress report (approximately 1000 words) which you should send to the relevant Postgraduate Research Tutor and your supervisory team (in addition, the report is assessed by someone external to the supervisory team),
- a progress report written by your Director of Studies,
- a piece of your written work should be submitted for completion of a Turnitin analysis, the results of which must be formally recorded on your Annual Progress Report, and
- an interview with the relevant Postgraduate Research Tutor and a member of your supervisory team
At the end of the first year’s study (or two years part-time), the University requires that the student progress review includes a clear indication about whether the student is likely to achieve the degree in the time normally allocated for the
degree (four years full-time and six years part-time). For full-time MA/MSc/LLM by Research students this review should occur at the end of the first six months (or at the end of the first year for part-time students).