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A. Code of Practice for Research Degrees 4

B. General Postgraduate Regulations

1) Registration 16
2) Medium of Instruction 16
3) Residence and Dispensation from Residence 16
4) Personal Conduct 17
5) Complaints Procedures 17
6) Appeals 19
7) Statement concerning Harassment and Discrimination 19
8) Statement on Health and Safety 21
9) Suspension of Registration 22
10) Illness 22
11) Withdrawal 23
12) Dual Registration 23
13) Attendance at Examinations 23
14) Non-payment of Fees and Accounts 23
15) Neglect of Academic Obligations 23
16) Academic Dishonesty 24
17) Address and Accommodation 25
18) Personal Property 25
19) Academic Dress 25

C. Regulations Applying to Students Registered for higher degrees by
Individually Supervised Study

1) Admission and Matriculation Requirements 26
2) Supervision 26
3) Field of Study 27
4) Probationary Period of Study 27
5) Period of Registration 27
6) Writing-up 28
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7) Submission of theses 28
8) Length of Theses 29
9) Format and Binding 29
10) Abstracts 30
11) Examination and Assessment 31
12) Results 31
13) Referral 32
14) Faculty Board Procedure 32
15) Review of a Decision to Terminate Studies 33
16) Review of a Decision to Refer a Candidate 35
18) The Degree of M.D. 36

D. The Award of a Degree by Published Work

1) The degree of PhD 40
2) The degree of D.Litt., D.Sc., and LL.D. 41

E. Research Degrees Including a Taught Course Element

1) The Degree of Doctor of Clinical Psychology 42
2) Doctor of Education 44
3) The Degree of Doctor of Social Science (Human Resource Management) 46

Appendices
I Code of Student Discipline 50
II English Language Regulations 62
III Library Regulations 65
IV Regulations Concerning Freedom of Speech 68
V Regulations Concerning the use of University Computing Services 72
VI Regulations Concerning Residential Accommodation 76
VII Parking Regulations 79
VIII Data Protection Act 85
IX Use of Student Data 86
X Fees 2005/6 88
XI The Students’ Union 92
XII Student Charter 97
XIII Student Code of Social Responsibility 103
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XIV Race Equality Policy 106

3 A. Code of Practice for Research Degrees
Introduction

This code applies to candidates applying for admission to a research degree at the University and to
all students registered for a research degree regardless of mode of study or place of residence and
to staff responsible for the supervision of such students. It should be read in conjunction with the
Postgraduate Regulations. The Code also applies to students registered for University of Leicester
research degrees at associated colleges, although these may, in addition, have their own codes of
practice.

Admission and Selection

1. All applications will be considered in line with the University’s Code of Practice on Equal
Opportunities in Admissions.
2. The University’s minimum entry requirement for a research degree is normally a first degree
with at least upper second class honours or an equivalent qualification.
For a candidate who does not meet this requirement the department should make a special case to
the Board of Graduate Studies based on one or more of the following:
a) previous training and experience;
b) published work;
c) upper second class strengths shown in relevant courses in their first
degree;
d) the student having passed a qualifying examination of final honours
standard.

3. Candidates who wish to undertake a research degree on a part-time basis whilst resident
overseas should also have the following status or fulfil one of the following criteria:
a) be an academic member of staff employed by an overseas institution of
higher education;
b) be employed overseas in an area of work directly relevant to, and
capable of generating material for their research;
c) be registered on an approved University research degree programme
run in an overseas country.

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4. An interview should form part of the selection process for a research degree whenever practical
with at least two members of the academic staff of the department attending. Where the
arrangement of such an interview is not feasible, for example the candidate is resident overseas,
departments should have fair and rigorous selection procedures in place to assess a candidate’s
suitability to undertake a research degree.
5. A recommendation to admit a candidate should be endorsed by two members of the academic
staff of the department(s) concerned, one of whom shall be the Head of Department (or the
Postgraduate Tutor where the Head of Department has delegated authority) and the other should
normally be the proposed supervisor.
The recommendation may be for admission to any of the following:
a) direct to an M.Ed. by research;
b) as an advanced postgraduate student (in exceptional cases, candidates
with appropriate qualifications, may directly register for an M.Phil. or
Ph.D with an appropriate probationary period);
c) as an occasional student in the first instance as an intended preliminary
to a higher degree.

6. The detailed requirements for the proposed programme of research frequently cannot be
specified in advance, but in making the recommendation for an offer of a place the Head of
Department should confirm the following points in the light of the proposed field of study and
discussions with the student:

a) that the candidate is appropriately qualified for the proposed
programme of research;

b) that on the information available, the proposed programme of research
should be capable of being studied to the depth required to obtain the
degree for which the candidate will be registered;

c) that it might reasonably be expected that the proposed programme of
research be completed and a thesis submitted within the maximum
period of registration for the degree for which the student will be
registered;

d) that in so far as can be predicted, appropriate resources (e.g. library,
computing, laboratory facilities, equipment, technical assistance and
supervision (including alternative supervision to cover temporary
absences of staff) will be available.

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7. The formal offer of admission can only be made by the Graduate Office on behalf of the
Board of Graduate Studies based on the recommendation of the department. The
recommendation of the department must include a brief outline of the proposed research study
programme which will be incorporated into the University’s offer letter. Departments may
informally notify the student of their recommendation provided that this clearly indicates that
the recommendation is subject to the approval of the Board of Graduate Studies.

8. When a department recommends that a candidate resident overseas should be registered for a
part-time research degree the Graduate Office will issue the approval form for such
arrangements. This should be completed by the proposed supervisor and Head of Department.
The Head of Department will be required to present a reasoned case for registration on this
basis, confirming that the student will have the necessary facilities and an appropriate
environment in which to undertake the research and that the field of study is suitable for the
research to be undertaken in this way. The case will be presented to the Chairman of the Board
of Graduate Studies for approval.

Designation of Supervisor

9. Departments must specify the supervisory arrangements including the name of the main
supervisor at the time it recommends on offer is to be made. Departments are strongly encouraged
to operate a thesis committee system for its students or an equivalent method. A thesis committee is
likely to include:

(i) a main supervisor, who carries primary responsibility for supervision;
(ii) a second supervisor or advisor who can offer further academic advice;
(iii) the Department’s Postgraduate Tutor (or her/his nominee) who is involved in
monitoring progress but is independent of the supervisory team.

Departments must be able to supervise the number of students they accept in relation to the
resources available and all other demands on staff. The main supervisor must be a member of
the academic staff of the University or be a Recognised Teacher from an Associated Institution
approved by the relevant Faculty Board and Senate under the provision of Ordinance XXI.

10. The advantage of the thesis committee system is that there is a single point of contact (the
main supervisor), but there are also others who are familiar with the student’s work and can
support and monitor progress. For example, if a main supervisor is temporarily unable to
continue supervising a student, the second supervisor or advisor can assume the role of the
main supervisor.