| Introduction |
| This programme contains the full Regulations for all
categories of postgraduate study in the University of Edinburgh. Please
consult the Table of Contents for details. Postgraduate students should
read these regulations together with the appropriate Assesment Regulations
and either the Code of Practice for Supervisors and Research Students
or the Code of Practice for Taught Postgraduate Programmes.
In the case of any appeal, a student will be deemed to have read the
Regulations and the relevant Code of Practice. |
| The University reserves the right to exclude from studies
forthwith any student who wilfully and persistently neglects his/her
academic work to such an extent that there is no possibility of him/her
being regarded as having duly performed the work required as part
of their degree programme. |
Definition |
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In all the following Regulations, "the Committee" means the Senatus
Postgraduate Studies Committee. |
Powers of delegation |
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The Committee may from time to time delegate to College Postgraduate
Studies Committees those of its functions which it deems to be more
appropriately performed at College level. |
| Higher Degrees |
| 1. |
General Regulations DD, DLitt, LLD, DSc, DMus |
| 1.1 |
Candidates for these higher degrees of the University must:
(a) be graduates of The University of Edinburgh of
not less than seven years' standing, or
(b) be graduates of other approved Universities
of not less than seven years' standing who
(i) have served as members of staff (ordinary or
honorary) of The University of Edinburgh for a continuous period
of not less than four years, or
(ii) in the case of the DMus have been awarded the
degree of MMus by The University of Edinburgh, or
(c) have been for four years Postdoctoral Fellows of the University. |
| 1.2 |
Candidates must apply to the Higher Degrees Committee of the Senatus
Academicus for approval of their candidature before submitting themselves
to examination. The appropriate form of application for approval may
be obtained from the Postgraduate Office or the Secretary to the relevant
College Postgraduate Studies Committee. |
| 1.3 |
Candidates, save those submitting compositions for the DMus,
must submit published work in support of their candidature. Since
the contents of a submission are liable to vary considerably, the
format of submissions is not prescribed. Books should be submitted
as published. Submissions comprising published papers and similar
items should, as far as is practicable in the circumstances, be
bound together in a manner that conforms to the Regulatory Standards
for the Format and Binding of Theses and Portfolios of Musical Compositions
(see the Research Degree Assessment Regulations). The submission
must be accompanied by (a) a typed list of its contents, (b) the
declaration required in Regulation 1.4 and (c) six copies of an
abstract (see the Research Degree Assessment Regulations). The form
for the abstract is obtainable from the College Office. The list
of contents, declaration and text of the abstract must be incorporated
at the beginning of each copy of a bound submission.
Candidates for the DMus may submit work as musicologists or composers.
Compositions submitted for the DMus may be published or unpublished
works. Unpublished compositions must conform to Part B of the Regulatory
Standards (Portfolios of Musical Compositions). |
| 1.4 |
All works submitted must be accompanied by a statement, signed
by the candidate:
- giving full details of any other degree or postgraduate
diploma for which the works, in whole or in part, may have been
submitted. Work submitted for another degree will not, in itself,
contribute to the award. Earlier work may be submitted only when
subsequent work develops from it, and assists the examiners in
their overall assessment.
- certifying, for each piece of work submitted, either that
the work is the candidate's own or, if he/she had been a member
of a research group, the precise contribution made by the candidate
to each of the works in terms of initiating or leading the research
and in writing up the material.
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| 1.5 |
Submissions (three copies) should normally be lodged twelve months
before the expected announcement of the award and must be submitted
within 12 months of the acceptance of candidature. Two copies of successful
submissions will remain the property of the University and one will
be returned to the candidate. |
| 1.6 |
At the time of lodging a submission, the examination fee must
be paid. Candidates must also matriculate, but no matriculation fee
is charged. When they are not already graduates of The University
of Edinburgh, they must also, before graduating, pay the Registration
Fee for membership of the General Council. |
| 1.7 |
The Senatus shall, in the case of each submission, appoint one internal,
and, with the agreement of the University Court, two external examiners.
Each external examiner should be of recognised eminence in the subject
of the submission. For each submission there shall be at least three
examiners of recognised eminence in the subject of the submission. |
| 1.8 |
The degree shall be awarded only if the Senatus, on the recommendation
of the examiners, is satisfied that the submission represents both
an original and a substantial contribution to advancement of knowledge
of the subject and that it constitutes work of high distinction in
scholarship and/or research in respect of qualities such as erudition,
insight, imagination, innovation and critical balance, such that it
has established or confirmed the candidate as a recognised authority
in the relevant field. In the case of candidates submitting compositions
for the DMus, the degree shall be awarded only if the Senatus, on
the recommendation of the examiners, is satisfied that the submission
constitutes both an original and a substantial contribution of high
distinction. |
| 1.9 |
A candidate whose work has not been considered worthy of the degree
may not again offer himself/herself for the degree within five years
of his/her first candidature unless the period is specially reduced
by the Senatus on the recommendation of the examiners. |
| 1.10 |
Candidates for higher degrees may, at the discretion of the
Senatus, be permitted to graduate in absentia. |
| Regulations: Postgraduate Degrees |
| 2. |
Application and Registration of Postgraduate Students |
| 2.1 |
Application may be made for registration in one of the
following categories:
(a) as a candidate for the PhD, MPhil, DClinPsychol,
EdD or EngD in SLI (see Regulation 2.2)
(b) as a candidate for the MSc by Research, MTh by
Research or Master of Research
(c) as a candidate for a postgraduate degree involving
coursework (LLM, MBA, MEd, MMus, MSc, MSW, MTeach, MTh, Master of
Chinese Studies, Master of Clinical Dentistry)
(d) as a candidate for a University postgraduate diploma
(e) as a candidate for a University postgraduate certificate
(f) as a visiting postgraduate student
(g) as a special course postgraduate student working for
a period of at least three months attending a University course
unrelated to a specific University qualification. |
| 2.2 |
Registration |
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All candidates applying for registration for the PhD, MPhil,
DClinPsychol, EdD or EngD in SLI will be registered for the degree
of their choice.
Re-registrationas a candidate for a particular degree will depend
on satisfactory progress and on meeting any conditions specified
at the time of admission or subsequently. University StaffMembers
of the University staff and candidates holding a research appointment
under the auspices of the University may only be registered for
part-time study. |
| 2.3 |
Except in the case of registered special course postgraduate students
(see Regs. 2.10 and 2.11), applications for registration as
a postgraduate student must be made on a form obtainable from the
University. |
| 2.4 |
All applicants must be graduates of Edinburgh University or graduates
of another approved University, or must hold academic or professional
qualifications, or their equivalent, accepted by the Senatus Academicus
as equivalent. |
| 2.5 |
An application is considered first by the Head of School in which
the work will be carried out. The Head of School's recommendation
is made to the appropriate College Postgraduate Studies Committee
which reports through the Committee to the Senatus. The Committee
may authorise conveners of College Postgraduate Studies Committees
to reject applications or to approve the admission of certain graduate
applicants in circumstances specifically defined by the Committee. |
| 2.6 |
Conditions of Offer The Committee may impose appropriate
conditions before agreeing to register an applicant. These conditions
may include, amongst others:
(a) study of languages
(b) study in any special field pertinent to the work that
will be carried out
(c) examinations, written, practical or oral
(d) the preparation of a critical survey of relevant literature
(e) the extension of the normal minimum period of study, and
(f) restrictions on authorised leave of absence from Edinburgh
(see Regulation 4).
In the case of candidates registered for part-time study, the
Committee will normally impose such conditions as to ensure adequate
academic contact between the student and the appropriate University
School. |
| 2.7 |
Conflicting Studies |
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With the exception of those to whom special permission has been
granted by both the College and the Senatus Postgraduate Studies
Committees to pursue studies with a view to obtaining a professional
qualification, candidates must not, during the period of their registration,
take courses or pursue studies in this or in any other institution
with a view to obtaining any degree, diploma or professional qualification
other than the one for which they are registered in this University.
Candidates who have been registered for a postgraduate degree immediately
prior to their proposed period of study at the University of Edinburgh
may be admitted on the assumption that all written work for that
postgraduate degree will be submitted for examination no later than
30 September in the year of entry to the Edinburgh degree. Candidates
admitted on this basis who do not provide evidence of such completion
by 31 October will be formally withdrawn from their studies at the
University of Edinburgh. |
| 2.8 |
No candidate may be awarded more than one qualification for the
same work. |
| 2.9 |
Transfers in candidature |
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The Committee may permit the following transfers in candidature
(a) from MPhil to PhD or to a postgraduate degree, or)
from postgraduate diploma or postgraduate degree to MPhil, or
(d) from postgraduate diploma or postgraduate degree to PhD.
When such permission is granted, the candidate shall, in addition
to satisfying the requirements for the degree to which transfer is
made, pursue such further course of study as the Committee may require.
Candidates transferring from registration for a postgraduate diploma
or postgraduate degree to MPhil or to PhD will be required to remain
in Edinburgh for such further period of study as the Committee deems
necessary. Save in exceptional circumstances, this further period
of study shall be not less than twelve months for the MPhil and twenty
four months for the PhD. |
| 2.10 |
Special course postgraduate students are admitted by the School
or organisation responsible for running the special course concerned.
It is the duty of the Head of School or director of the organisation
to notify the appropriate College Postgraduate Studies Committee of
the names of those who have been admitted. |
| 2.11 |
The Head of School or director of the organisation concerned will
ensure, on behalf of the Committee, that all special course postgraduate
students satisfy Regulations 2.1-2.8 and 3-4. |
| 3. Admission, Matriculation and
Payment of Fees |
| 3.1 |
Students must matriculate at the beginning of their period of study
and thereafter in September each year of their registration or until
graduation and must on the occasion of each matriculation pay the
fee due, at the date of payment, for the session concerned. If fees
are not paid within one month of the effective date of admission or
of the letter of admission, whichever shall be the later, and annually
thereafter within one month of the due date, then registration will
lapse. It will be restored if payment of a late fee is made within
three months of the due date; thereafter it will be restored only
with the express consent of the Committee. |
| 3.2 |
Alteration in the effective date of admission may be made
only with the permission of the Committee. |
| 4. Residence Regulation |
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Residence In Edinburgh
All candidates, with the exception of candidates registered for
the Master of Chinese Studies or for recognised distance learning
programmes, must remain in residence in Edinburgh throughout the
period of study prescribed unless leave of absence has been granted.
Residence in Edinburgh is taken to mean (a) residence in, or in
the immediate environs of, the city, or (b) a candidate's proximity
to Edinburgh so as readily to allow face-to-face supervision and
study as directed by the supervisor and approved by the Committee.
Leave of absence is not normally permitted in the case of candidates
for most postgraduate diplomas and taught masters degrees. |
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Residence elsewhere
PhD and MPhil candidates, with the written approval of the Head
of School, may be absent In order to carry out fieldwork and necessary
academic research for periods not exceeding 15 months In total.
Such periods of absence may not fall in the first three months of
study, and all candidates must be resident in Edinburgh for at least
nine months of their prescribed period of study distributed throughout
the prescribed period as directed by the candidate's supervisor
so that regular and frequent contact is maintained. Authorised
leave of absence, for reasons other than carrying out fieldwork,
in the first three months of study or for a longer period than 15
months may only be granted, In exceptional circumstances, by the
Committee. |
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Reduction In Residence
Requirements part-time PhD AND MPhil candidates who are not resident
in or near Edinburgh may be registered on the basis that (a) they
spend an initial period at the University of not less than three
months; (b) they spend a total period of not less than nine months
at the University over the period of study; (c) there is a maximum
period of nine months between visits to the University for supervision;
(d) there is demonstrable evidence of suitable facilities where
they are normally resident and/or employed; and (e) there are appropriate
reliable means of communication through which the candidate can
maintain regular and frequent contact with his/her Edinburgh supervisor(s). |
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In exceptional circumstances, and when strongly supported by
a particular School and College Postgraduate Studies Committee,
the Committee may reduce the residence requirements for part-time
candidates for the PhD degree to a total period of not less than
two months, provided:
(a) it is demonstrated that the subject of study fits particularly
well with the research interests of the Edinburgh School and supervisor(s)
(b) it is clearly demonstrated that a suitable research project
has been devised without the need to spend several monthsí
residence in Edinburgh
(c) there is demonstrable evidence of suitable research facilities
where the candidate is normally resident and/or employed
(d) there are appropriate and reliable means of communication
through which the candidate can maintain regular and frequent contact
with the supervisor(s) in Edinburgh, and
(e) the candidate already meets any requirements for doctoral
training normally required of a PhD candidate in that subject. |
| Regulations: Degrees by Research |
| 5. |
PhD and MPhil |
| 5.1 |
All registered postgraduate students must satisfy the Postgraduate
Studies: General Regulations. |
| 5.2 |
Supervision
Each candidate will work under the guidance of at least one University
supervisor appointed by the Committee. The University supervisor
must be either (a) a salaried member of the academic staff
of the University or (b) a member of staff employed by the
University, not being one of the academic staff, who has appropriate
expertise in research or an honorary member of staff. The nomination
of individuals in category (b) to act as University supervisor
for a stated period must be specifically approved by the Committee.
In appropriate cases one or more other supervisor(s), who need not
be members of the staff of the University, may be appointed by the
Committee. For the PhD in Fine Art, additional supervision will
be provided by Edinburgh College of Art. |
| 5.3 |
Annual
The supervisors report to the Committee on the work of the candidate
each academic year. For full-time students, the University supervisor
in consultation with any other supervisor(s) makes a special report
to the Committee not later than 9 months after the date of the candidate's
registration. For part-time students, the report is submitted not
less than 12 months and not more than 18 months after the initial
registration. These reports are used as the basis, amongst other
things, for:
(a) confirming that any conditions of registration (see Regulation
2.6) have been met
(b) confirming registration as a candidate for one particular
degree or transferring registration as a candidate for a (different)
degree
(c) discontinuing registration. When discontinuation is recommended
by a supervisor, he/she must obtain the comments of the Head of
School, who is responsible for notifying the candidate that discontinuation
has been recommended. The candidate is then given an opportunity
to submit his/her views to the College Committee before it reaches
a decision as to whether or not the candidateís studies should
be discontinued.
(d) confirming or proposing the precise area in which a studentís
work is developing. |
| 5.4 |
Supervision Candidates, including those studying on a part-time
basis and those registered as continuing students, must report in
person to their supervisors as and when required and at least twice
in each three month period; candidates who are absent from the University
must report to their supervisors in writing. |
| 5.5 |
The Prescribed Period of Study The Committee shall prescribe
the duration of each candidate's minimum period of full-time or part-time
study at the time of the candidate's admission. |
| 5.6 |
Authorised interruption of study is not permitted during
the first nine months of registration. Thereafter registration may
be interrupted by the Committee for a specified period, if good cause
is shown. The total period of authorised interruption of study of
studies for any candidate may not exceed five years. No fees are payable
during any full year in which authorised interruption of study has
been continuous. |
| 5.7 |
Prescribed Period of Study |
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The period of study prescribed for full-time PhD candidates is 36
months. |
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The period of study prescribed for part-time PhD candidates is 72
months. and candidates holding a research appointment under the auspices
of the University may be registered for a minimum period of 36 months
part-time. Members of staff of Associated Institutions who can devote
the whole of their period of study to research and who have regular
and adequate involvement in the work of the University School may
also be registered for a minimum period of 36 months part-time. |
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Reductions to the prescribed period In the case of
a specific recommendation in the first-year report (Regulation 5.3),
or subsequently, the Committee may reduce the prescribed period by
up to 36 months for part-time PhD candidates. |
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The period of study prescribed for full-time MPhil candidates is
24 months |
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The period of study prescribed for part-time MPhil candidates is
48 months. Members of the University staff and candidates holding
a research appointment under the auspices of the University may be
registered for a minimum period of 24 months part-time. Members of
staff of Associated Institutions who can devote the whole of their
period of study to research and who have regular and adequate involvement
in the work of the University School may also be registered for a
minimum period of 24 months part-time. |
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Reductions to the prescribed period In the case of a specific
recommendation in the first-year report (Regulation 5.3), or subsequently,
the Committee may reduce the prescribed period by up to 24 months
for part-time MPhil candidates. |
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Transfers from another Institution The research studies of
candidates who apply to transfer from another institution in order
to study for the PhD or MPhil degree of this University may be counted
towards the prescribed period of study for the degree. In such cases
the prescribed period of study at this University shall be not less
than 12 months. Candidates whose prescribed period of study has concluded
shall thereafter be registered as continuing students during the remainder
of their permitted period of study. |
| 5.8 |
Submission of Thesis Candidates must submit their theses
within 12 months of the completion of their prescribed period of study
(excluding any periods of authorised interruption of study) unless,
in exceptional circumstances, an extension is granted by the Committee. |
| 5.9 |
Failure to Submit a Thesis Students who fail to submit a
thesis or, in the case of candidates In Fine Art, a thesis and exhibit
or, in the case of candidates In Musical Composition, a portfolio
of compositions by the deadline specified in the Regulations will
be deemed to have withdrawn and will have their registration recorded
as lapsed. |
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Lapsed Registration A student whose registration has lapsed
in this way will be entitled to ask the committee to reinstate his/her
registration at a later date to permit examination of a completed
thesis. A decision as to whether or not a candidate should be reinstated
will be taken by the Committee, and factors such as the passage of
time and its implications for the topic of study will be taken into
account. If, exceptionally, reinstatement is approved, the candidate's
thesis will be examined in the normal way, subject to payment of a
reinstatement and examination fee. |
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During the period between lapse of registration as a student and
reinstatement, the candidate ceases to be a student and is accordingly
not entitled to any supervision or access to University facilities. |
| 5.10 |
The grounds for award of the degree of PhD by Research
are: |
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(a) The candidate must have demonstrated by the presentation
of a thesis and by performance at an oral examination (unless this
is exceptionally waived) that the candidate is capable of pursuing
original research in the field of study, relating particular research
projects to the general body of knowledge in the field, and presenting
the results of the researches in a critical and scholarly way. |
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(b) The thesis must be an original work making a significant
contribution to knowledge in or understanding of the field of study
and containing material worthy of publication; show adequate knowledge
of the field of study and relevant literature; show the exercise of
critical judgement with regard to both the candidate's work and that
of other scholars in the same general field; contain material which
presents a unified body of work such as could reasonably be achieved
on the basis of three years postgraduate study and research; be satisfactory
in its literary presentation, give full and adequate references and
have a coherent structure understandable to a scholar in the same
general field with regard to intentions, background, methods and conclusions. |
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(c) Length of Thesis Within the Colleges of Humanities
and Social Science and Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, the PhD thesis
must not exceed 100,000 words. The thesis for the PhD in Fine Art
must not exceed 50,000 words. Within the College of Science and Engineering
the PhD thesis must not exceed 70,000 words. In exceptional circumstances,
on the recommendation of the supervisor, permission may be granted
by the Committee to exceed the stated length on the ground that such
extension is required for adequate treatment of the thesis topic. |
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(d) For the award of PhD in Fine Art, in addition to the above,
the candidate will be required to submit an exhibit in accordance
with the requirements laid down by the Edinburgh College of Art. |
| 5.11 |
The grounds for award of the degree of PhD for Musical
Composition in Music are: |
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(a) The candidate must have demonstrated by the presentation
of a portfolio of compositions and by interview at an oral examination
(unless this is exceptionally waived) that the candidate is capable
of original composition to a high creative level. |
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(b) The portfolio of compositions must comprise original
work suitable for professional performance and worthy of publication;
must show competence in the ancillary technical skills appropriate
to the chosen style; must contain material which presents a body of
work such as could reasonably be achieved on the basis of three years
postgraduate study; must be satisfactory in its presentation and intelligible
to any musician who might have to use it. |
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(c) The portfolio of compositions should normally include
at least one major and extended work. A shorter submission may be
accepted in the case of electronic compositions. |
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(d) The portfolio of compositions should be the result
of work done mainly while the candidate is registered for this degree.
If a substantial part of the portfolio was completed before registration
for the degree, the candidate should indicate this in the declaration
(see the Research Degree Assessment Regulations) and identify
the part of the portfolio so completed. |
| 5.12 |
The grounds for award of the degree of MPhil by research
are: |
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(a) The candidate must have demonstrated by the presentation
of a thesis and by written and/or oral examination that the candidate
has acquired an advanced level of knowledge and understanding in the
field of study, is capable of relating knowledge of particular topics
to the broader field of study involved and of presenting such knowledge
in a critical and scholarly way. |
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(b) The thesis must be a significant work comprising
a satisfactory record of research undertaken by the candidate, or
a satisfactory critical survey of knowledge in the approved field
of study; show competence in the appropriate method of research and/or
an adequate knowledge of the field of study; exhibit independence
of approach or presentation; be satisfactory in literary presentation
and include adequate references. |
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(c) Within the Colleges of Humanities and Social Science
and Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, the thesis must not exceed 60,000
words. Within the College of Science and Engineering the thesis must
not exceed 50,000 words. In exceptional circumstances, on the recommendation
of the supervisor, permission may be granted by the Committee to exceed
the stated length on the ground that such extension is required for
adequate treatment of the thesis topic. |
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(d) The award of MLitt in Fine Art will only be made for
the thesis and exhibit in Fine Art where the examiners deem that the
thesis and exhibit do not meet the criteria for the award of PhD,
but that they are sufficiently close to meeting those criteria for
an MLitt in Fine Art to be awarded. |
| 5.13 |
The grounds for award of the degree of MPhil for Musical Composition
in the School of Arts, Culture and the Environment are: |
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(a) The candidate must have demonstrated by the presentation
of a portfolio of compositions and by oral examination that the candidate
is capable of original composition to a high level. |
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(b) The portfolio of compositions must comprise original
work suitable for professional performance; must show competence in
the ancillary technical skills appropriate to the chosen style; must
be satisfactory and intelligible in its presentation. |
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(c) The portfolio of compositions should include at
least one extended work. A shorter submission may be accepted in the
case of electronic compositions. |
| 6. PhD (by Research Publications) |
| 6.1 |
Applicants who are graduates of the University of Edinburgh or who
are current members of staff of the University of Edinburgh, or of
one of the University's Associated Institutions, may, at the discretion
of the Senatus Postgraduate Studies Committee, be allowed to apply
for the award of the degree of PhD (by Research Publications). |
| 6.2 |
Applicants must be either graduates of the University of Edinburgh
of at least five years' standing; or members of staff of the University
of Edinburgh or of an Associated Institution of not less than three
years' standing. |
| 6.3 |
Applicants should have been active postgraduate researchers in their
field of expertise for a minimum of five years before seeking permission
to register for this degree, and they should not submit material published
more than ten years prior to the date when they are given permission
to register for the degree. |
| 6.4 |
Permission to register will not normally be granted to applicants
who are in a position to submit for the PhD by dissertation or who
already possess a PhD. |
| 6.5 |
Applicants will be allowed to register for the degree only with
the permission of the Senatus Postgraduate Studies Committee, after
they have been recommended by the relevant College Postgraduate Studies
Committee. Applicants must first apply to the appropriate College
Postgraduate Studies Committee to seek approval for their candidature
before they can submit their work for formal examination. At the same
time as lodging their application, applicants will be expected to
submit their published work and a 500-word synopsis outlining the
extent, range, quality and coherence of their submission. |
| 6.6 |
When an applicant has notified a College Postgraduate Studies Committee
of a desire to register for this degree, the Committee will appoint
a suitably qualified member of staff to advise it on whether there
is a prima facie case for submitting the proposal to the Senatus
Postgraduate Studies Committee. |
| 6.7 |
On registration, an adviser will be appointed to advise the candidate
on the selection, coherence and quality of the portfolio of research
work to be submitted and on the nature of the accompanying abstract
and critical review. |
| 6.8 |
The grounds for the award of PhD (by Research Publications) are |
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(a) The submission of a portfolio of published work judged
satisfactory by the examiners and a satisfactory performance at an
oral examination. |
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(b) The submitted portfolio of published research must add
up to a substantial and coherent body of work which would have taken
a diligent student the equivalent of three years of full-time study
to accomplish, which makes a significant contribution to knowledge
in or understanding of the candidate's field of study, and which is
of a scholarly standard normally expected of a candidate who submits
a PhD dissertation. |
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(c) The portfolio of published work must consist of either
one or two books or at least six refereed journal articles or research
papers, which are already in the public domain. The total submission,
including the critical review (see the Research Degree Assessment
Regulations) should not normally exceed 100,000 words. |
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(d) Candidates must either be the sole author of the portfolio
of published work or must be able to demonstrate in the critical review
of the submitted work that they have made a major contribution to
all of the work that has been produced by more than one author. |
| 7. MSc by Research, MTh by Research
and Master of Research (MRes) |
| 7.1 |
Candidates may, at the discretion of the Committee, be registered
for the general degree of MSc by Research in any College, for a specified
MSc by Research or Master of Research (MRes) (See relevant Degree
Programme Table entry), or for the MTh by Research in Divinity. |
| 7.2 |
All registered candidates for the MSc by Research, the MTh by Research
and MRes must satisfy the Postgraduate Study: General Regulations.
Registration for a specified MSc by Research or for the MTh by Research
involving coursework or for the MRes will normally date from the start
of the first semester; other candidates may commence study at any
agreed time. No candidate will be admitted to any degree programme
after the date of opening without the express permission of the Dean
of Postgraduate Studies acting on the advice of the programme director.
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| 7.3 |
The period of study is 12 months full-time. The degrees may also
be taken over a period of 36 months part-time. For those candidates
studying on a part-time basis this period may be reduced by up to
12 months. These periods may only be extended in exceptional circumstances.
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| 7.4 |
Candidates will pursue their studies under the direction of University
supervisors nominated by the Head of School and appointed by the Committee.
The Committee may appoint additional supervisors outwith the University.
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| 7.5 |
After the first six months of study, registration may be interrupted
by the Committee, if good cause is shown, for not more than 12 months.
No fees are payable during any full year in which authorised interruption
of study has been continuous. |
| 7.6 |
Candidates for the general degree of MSc by Research and
for the MTh by Research will be required to undertake independent
work which must be approved at the time of admission by the Head of
School in which the studies are to be pursued and by the relevant
College Postgraduate Studies Committee. Candidates will be required
to undertake research training plus (i) projects and/or assignments
and/or course work, and (ii) the preparation of a dissertation. Candidates
for a specified MSc by Research or MRes or for the MTh by Research
involving coursework will be required to follow the programme of study
as laid out In the relevant Degree Programme Table or as specified
by the relevant School. |
| 7.7 |
Candidates will be formally examined on the course of study and/or
programme of research laid down. Any required course and the method
and times of assessment will be specified at the start of the session.
An oral or practical examination may be required. In addition to any
coursework which may be required, candidates will be required to submit
their independent work for examination by a date specified by the
School. Extension will be granted by the Committee in exceptional
circumstances only. |
| 7.8 |
The grounds for the award of the general degrees of MSc by Research
and MTh by Research are |
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(a) The certified completion of research training plus other
designated projects and/or assignments and/or course work, and the
completion of a dissertation. The assessed work, including the dissertation,
should be equivalent to but not exceeding 30, 000 words. The dissertation,
which may comprise the total of the assessed material, or a part only,
in which case that part must be worth at least 60 points out of the
total 180 points required for the award of the degree. Assessments
of the various elements may be made separately or together at the
end of the programme. |
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(b) The completion any required research training and have
demonstrated by the presentation of work specified above that he/she
has acquired an advanced level of knowledge and understanding in the
field of study and is capable of undertaking independent research.
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(c) The portfolio of projects or dissertation submitted should
comprise either a satisfactory record of research undertaken
by the candidate, or a satisfactory critical survey of knowledge
in the field of study, or both combined with a satisfactory
plan for a more advanced research project; and show competence
in the appropriate method of research and an adequate knowledge of
the field of study. The work must be satisfactory in its literary
presentation and include adequate references. |
| 7.9 |
The grounds for the award of a specified MSc by Research, MRes or
MTh by Research, and the recommended length of the dissertation, will
either be laid out In the relevant Degree Programme Tables or will
be specified by the relevant School. |
| 7.10 |
Any candidate who fails to reach the standard required for the award
of MSc by Research or MTh by Research but who satisfies the requirements
for the award of a postgraduate diploma may, on the recommendation
of the examiners be awarded the postgraduate diploma. |
| 7.12 |
The degree may be awarded with distinction. |
| 7.13 |
On the recommendation of the supervisor and Head of School, and
after seeking the views of the candidate, the Committee may interrupt
or discontinue a candidate's studies. |
| Regulations: Postgraduate Degrees (involving
Coursework and Thesis) |
| 8. |
Taught Professional Doctorates |
| 8.1 |
All registered candidates must satisfy Regulations 2.1-2.8 and
3-4, 5.2-5.10 |
| 8.2 |
The Committee will impose such conditions on part-time candidates
as to ensure regular and frequent academic contact between the candidate
and his or her supervisor. |
| 8.3 |
The University supervisor in consultation with other supervisor(s)
must make annual reports to the Committee in terms of Regulation 5.3. |
| 8.4 |
The grounds for the award of degree are: |
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(a) The candidate must have demonstrated by the presentation
of a thesis and by written and/oral examination that the candidate
has acquired an advanced level of knowledge and understanding in the
field of study, is capable of relating knowledge of particular topics
to the broader field of study involved and of presenting such knowledge
in a critical and scholarly way; |
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(b) The thesis must be a significant work comprising a satisfactory
record of original research undertaken by the candidate, or a satisfactory
critical survey of knowledge in the approved field of study; show
competence in the appropriate method of research and/or an adequate
knowledge of the field of study; exhibit independence of approach
or presentation; be satisfactory in literary presentation and include
adequate references. |
| 8.5 |
Additional entrance requirements, curriculum and examination
arrangements are will be held In relevant Degree Programme Tables
and programme handbooks. |
| Regulations: Postgraduate Degrees (by Coursework) |
| 9. |
One Year Postgraduate Degrees General Regulations MEd, MMus,
MSc, MTh, LLM and MBA by full-time study (For MBA in International
Business see Section C, Regulation 13, for MSc in System Level
Integration see Section C, Regulation 14, for Master of Clinical
Dentistry see Section E, Regulation 7, for Master of Teaching
see Section C, Regulation 15, for Modular Master's Scheme in
the Moray House School of Education see Section C, Regulation
16.) |
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These regulations govern all one-year full-time (and equivalent
part-time) postgraduate degrees by coursework. They may, however,
be superseded by certain programme-specific regulations for degrees
offered in collaboration with other institutions. |
| 9.1 |
Part time study Some postgraduate degree programmes may
be pursued by part-time study on either a continuous or intermittent
basis. Requirements for progression through individual programmes
of study are shown in the relevant Degree Programme Table and/or programme
handbook. |
| 9.2 |
Admission and Registration |
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All registered candidates for postgraduate degrees must satisfy
Regulations 2.1-2.8 and 3-4. |
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Where a postgraduate degree, diploma and certificate have common
coursework candidates may initially be registered concurrently for
this shared postgraduate degree/diploma/ certificate programme . Candidates
who after the common coursework examination are invited to submit
the independent work will continue with concurrent registration until
the assessment of the independent work. After this assessment the
candidates will be registered either for the postgraduate degree or
for the postgraduate diploma as appropriate. Candidates who after
the common coursework examination proceed to graduate for the postgraduate
diploma or who are invited to resit postgraduate diploma examinations
will be registered for the postgraduate diploma. |
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The period of study is 12 months, full-time. This period may not
be reduced, and may be extended only in exceptional circumstances.
No candidate will be admitted to a postgraduate degree or diploma
programme after the date of opening without the express permission
of the Dean of Postgraduate Studies acting on the advice of the programme
director. |
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The period of study for degrees studied on a part-time continuous
basis should be 36 months. The Committee may reduce this period by
up to 12 months. For those degrees available on a part-time intermittent
basis, the maximum period of registration is 72 months. |
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Registration for part-time study will be permitted only to suitably
qualified candidates who can show to the satisfaction of the Committee
that they will be able to attend the prescribed courses, and devote
adequate time to the necessary study. Registration will date from
15 September (for 2004) except in the cases of the MBA part-time,
where registration starts 1 January, and specified MSc or MEd programmes
by part-time intermittent study, where registration will date from
the start date of the first module. No candidate will be admitted
to a postgraduate degree, diploma or certificate programme after the
date of opening without the express permission of the Dean of Postgraduate
Studies Committee acting on the advice of the course director. |
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Candidates must work in a School of the University, or in an institution
in or near Edinburgh specifically approved by the Committee, unless
granted leave of absence in terms of Regulation 4. |
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Candidates following degrees on a part-time basis must be resident
in or near Edinburgh (see Regulation 4). Candidates following degrees
which are available on a basis which does not require them to be at
the University continuously throughout the period of study must be
present in the University for the periods specified and according
to the periodic basis specified. |
| 9.3 |
Leave of Absence, Authorised interruption of studies or Discontinuation |
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Leave of absence is not normally permitted, but may be granted on
special application to the Committee by the candidate's University
supervisor (See Regulation 4). |
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After the first six months of study, registration may be interrupted
by the Committee, if good cause is shown, for not more than 12 months.
No fees are payable during any full year in which authorised interruption
of study has been continuous. |
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On the recommendation of the supervisor and Head of School, and
after seeking the views of the candidate, the Committee discontinue
a candidate's studies. |
| 9.4 |
Examination |
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Regulations relating to examination and assessment (including progression
and awards) are detailed in the Postgraduate Assessment regulations
which are available via:- |
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http://www.aaps.ed.ac.uk/regulations/exam.htm |
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Candidates will be formally examined on the course of study laid
down (see relevant Degree Programme Table). An oral examination may
be required. Candidates, in addition to being examined on coursework,
will be required to submit their independent work for examination
by a date in September to be announced. For part-time candidates,
this will be the Friday before the start of semester 1 in the third
year of study. For part-time MBA candidates this will be by a date
in April to be announced. For candidates for the MSc in Economics
(Scottish Graduate Programme in Economics) this will be the first
Friday in September. For all other postgraduate degree candidates,
it will be a specified Friday before the start of the new semester
(i.e. in 2005 Friday 25 August 2006). Extension will be granted by
the Committee in exceptional circumstances only. The submission of
independent work may consist of a dissertation or, alternatively,
for the MMus, of compositions or a repertoire of works for performance.
(Two typewritten copies of each dissertation must be submitted). |
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For those degrees studied on a part-time continuous basis, coursework
should be completed within 24 months of first registration before
progression to the dissertation. After the first nine months of study,
registration may be interrupted by the Committee, if good cause is
shown, for not more than 24 months. No fees are payable during any
full year in which authorised interruption of study has been continuous. |
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The assignment of independent work will take place before 31 March
in the year in which it is to be examined, except for those candidates
studying on a part-time intermittent basis. |
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Candidates who are required to resubmit any components may exit,
if successful, with a postgraduate diploma. |
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A candidate who fails to reach the standard required for the degree
may be permitted, on the recommendation of the examiners, to transfer
to antedated candidature for an appropriate postgraduate diploma,
where one exists, in terms of the Regulations for that postgraduate
diploma. |
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The degrees may be awarded with distinction. |
| 9.5 |
Recognition of Prior Learning (For specified MBA, MSc
and MEd programmes (see relevant Degree Programme Table/programme
handbook)) |
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(a) The Senatus shall have power to recognise attendance
and examinations passed at other universities or institutions of comparable
standing recognised for this purpose by the University Court. Such
recognition shall only be given where the Senatus is satisfied that
the course or examination pass to be recognised is of a sufficiently
high standard and that the content of the course attended or examination
passed at another university is equivalent to that of corresponding
course or examination prescribed for the degree in these regulations. |
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(b) Students being granted exemption must have been enrolled
or be enrolled on a similar programme at another university or institution
of comparable standing. The maximum number of courses in the Edinburgh
MBA part-time programme from which students can be exempted is six,
and students must attend the Edinburgh programme for a minimum of
five academic terms. |
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The maximum number of courses in the Edinburgh MBA part-time programme
from which students registered for the Employment Services MBA may
be exempt is eight, provided they take appropriate courses from the
MBA programme at Heriot-Watt University. Students registered for the
Employment Services MBA are not required to attend the Edinburgh programme
for a minimum of five academic terms. |
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The maximum numbers of courses in
the MEd which a student can be exempted from is six, from MSc part-time
programmes in the Moray House School of Education, it is two. |
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Candidates who began study for the degrees of MA in Dance, MA in
Leisure Policy and Practice, MA in Sport, Leisure and Physical Education
and MA in TESOL at Moray House Institute of Education prior to 1 August
1998 on a part-time basis will be eligible to be awarded the corresponding
postgraduate degree of MA from the University of Edinburgh. |
| 10. Postgraduate Diploma and Certificate Regulations |
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(For Postgraduate Diploma in System Level Integration see Section
D, Regulation 16) |
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(For the Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Leadership and Management
see Section C, Regulation 17) |
| 10.1 |
These Regulations apply to postgraduate diplomas and certificates
in all Colleges. Additional requirements and course descriptions are
given in the relevant Degree Programme Table/programme handbook. |
| 10.2 |
Admission and Registration |
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Candidates must satisfy the Regulations for registration of postgraduate
students, numbers 2.1-2.8 and 3-4. |
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Where a postgraduate diploma/certificate and a postgraduate degree
have common coursework Regulation 9.2 will apply. |
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With the exception of the Diploma in Legal Practice, the minimum
period of study for a diploma is one academic year full-time. No candidate
may take longer than two academic years full-time to complete a postgraduate
diploma. The period of study for postgraduate diplomas studied on
a part-time continuous basis should be three years. The Committee
may reduce this period by up to 12 months. For those postgraduate
diplomas available on a part-time intermittent basis, the maximum
period of registration is four years. |
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The minimum period of study for a certificate is one term full-time.
Where part-time study is available, the minimum period of study is
one academic year. No full-time candidate may take longer than one
year, or, in the case of a part-time candidate, three years to complete
a certificate. |
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Any exceptions are given in the relevant Degree Programme Table/programme
handbook. |
| 10.3 |
Curriculum Candidates must satisfactorily fulfil the
requirements of the curriculum for the postgraduate diploma or certificate
as approved by the Committee. |
| 10.4 |
Authorised interruption of studies or Discontinuation
On the recommendation of the supervisor and Head of School, and after
seeking the views of the candidate, the Committee may interrupt or
discontinue a candidate's studies. |
| 10.5 |
Examination |
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Regulations relating to examination and assessment (including progression
and awards) are detailed in the Postgraduate Assessment regulations
which are available via:- |
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http://www.aaps.ed.ac.uk/regulations/exam.htm |
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Candidates will be examined by written papers on the subjects in
the curriculum and may be required to submit a dissertation. Oral
and practical examinations may be required. |
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Candidates must satisfy the assessment requirements of each course.
Candidates who fail a course will be permitted one further
attempt to pass the assessment of that course within two months of
the result being made known |
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All postgraduate diplomas may be awarded with distinction with the
exception of those in the School of Law. |
| 11. Registration of Postdoctoral Fellows and Postgraduate Workers |
| 11.1 |
Registration of Postdoctoral Fellows |
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Postdoctoral Fellows are graduates who already hold the PhD degree,
or who have qualifications and experience accepted by the Senatus
as equivalent in seniority. Registered candidates and University diploma
students are not eligible for registration in this way. |
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It is the duty of each Head of School to notify, on the prescribed
form, the appropriate College Postgraduate Studies Committee of the
arrival of any research worker, who is attached to the School for
a period of one term or more, and whom he/she recommends for registration
as a Postdoctoral Fellow. |
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If the recommendation is accepted, then registration will follow
and no fee is exigible. A contribution to research expenses may however
be required. |
| 11.2 |
Registration of Postgraduate Workers |
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Postgraduate Workers are graduates or holders of approved professional
qualifications, who do not hold the PhD degree and do not have qualifications
and experience accepted by the Senatus as equivalent in seniority
to the PhD degree and are not either registered postgraduate students
(see Regulation 2), or members of the University staff. |
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(Postgraduate Workers are normally in receipt of a stipend from
a source other than the University of Edinburgh, e.g. foreign University,
Research Council or research grant.) |
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It is the duty of each Head of School to notify on the prescribed
form the appropriate College Postgraduate Studies Committee of the
arrival of any graduate or professionally qualified worker, who is
attached to the School for a period of one term or more, and who is
not recommended by him/her for registration as a Postdoctoral Fellow
or as a Postgraduate Student, so that the person may be registered
as a Postgraduate Worker. |
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If the recommendation is accepted, then registration will follow
and no fee is exigible. A contribution to research expenses may however
be required. |
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