Confirmed Enrolment

Confirmed enrolment
Responsibilities of the candidate
Candidates working at a distance

Confirmed Enrolment

As the University's most senior students, candidates must demonstrate a high level of commitment and personal initiative. They should expect to take the lead in most matters pertaining to the project, adhering to the principle that theirs is the main responsibility for the conduct and progress of the research.

Candidates should also ensure that they have acquainted themselves with the regulations and procedures governing the PhD programme.

Responsibilities Of The Candidate

The Responsibilities of the Candidate include the following:
Ethics	To become familiar with, and abide by, the University's regulations and procedures governing ethical behaviour in research
Abiding by the regulations	To become familiar with, and abide by, the University's regulations governing the degree and associated procedures as contained in this and other documents such as the Calendar and Faculty/School information
Agreements with outside bodies	Not to reach agreements with outside bodies which may bind the University in anyway or involve ethical or intellectual property issues without the written agreement of the UNIlink Office
Full Research Plan & Progress Reports	To agree with the supervisors a full research plan for the completion of the thesis; to develop with the supervisors, at the beginning of each six monthly period, a research plan for each period; to report against that plan on progress achieved by the end of each six-monthly period
High standard of work	To carry out his/her programme of study to a high standard according to agreed research plans and within the prescribed period of study
Raising matters	To raise matters discussed during informal meetings with supervisors at scheduled meetings in order to confirm a common understanding and to enable recording of agreed action
Advising of problems	To bring any problem which may be interfering with study or research, including personal or medical problems, to the attention of the chief supervisor or the Faculty/School/department contact person
Keeping records	To keep records appropriate to the standards and conventions of the discipline and to regularly submit these records for examination by the chief supervisor so that the candidate can be assisted to maintain high standards of recording
Submit work	To submit written thesis work for comment and discussion in accordance with agreed protocols
Submit reports	To submit any required reports on progress and/or complete regular progress reports
Presenting findings	To present work or findings from time to time as agreed with the chief supervisor
Confidential consultation	To consult in confidence the chairperson of department or Faculty/School Dean's nominee for postgraduate studies if a change of supervisor is desirable for any reason
Thesis submission	To decide when to submit the thesis for examination, having taken account of the chief supervisor's opinion, and to submit the thesis for examination according to the requirements set out in University regulations and within the prescribed period of study.

Candidates Working At A Distance

Candidates working for extended periods away from the University campus are advised to familiarize themselves with the special conditions that apply.