Graduate School Forms
The forms listed here are available in both Adobe PDF and Microsoft Word Formats. Where possible, you are encouraged to complete forms in typescript and you should, therefore, aim to use the .doc versions.
Admission Guidelines
Admission Guidelines (.doc)
A summary of the admission regulations and annual review procedures for research candidates introduced in Session 2002-03 are outlined in the above document.
Applications (Approval of Title in Principle)
Applications -Approval of Title in Principle (.doc)
All candidates should complete the standard application form .The supplementary Graduate School 'Approval of Title in Principle' (Proforma one) document should be completed for all research degree candidates.
Annual Review (1st year students only)
Annual Report Proforma 2 - 2009-10
The second phase 'Approval of Project Proposal' (proforma two) above is completed by students normally after 6-9 months full time study or equivalent. A timetable is provided in the PGR Annual Reports link.
Interim Review (year 1)
Interim Report - 2009-10
A number of recently matriculated students will not be in a position to fulfill the requirements of the second phase 'Approval of Project Proposal' above. It is important that this interim report is submitted for any such students in order to permit re-matriculation.
Years 2 and 3 Annual Report
Year 2 and Beyond Form - 2009-10
Writing Up Report
Skills Matrix
General Writing Up Regulations
General Writing Up Regulations (.doc)
The above document provides guidance on the layout and presentation of theses (including reference styles).
Application to Submit Thesis
Intention to Submit Thesis Form
You need to inform the Graduate School of your intention to submit your thesis three months in advance by submitting the above form. This will prompt the identification and appointment of your examiners. If you fail to submit within three months, you will be charged a late fee!
Thesis Access Form
Thesis Access Declaration Form
Candidates must ensure that they complete the Thesis Access Declaration form before submission of the thesis.
Responsibilites of Supervisors and Students
Responsibilites of Supervisors and Students (pdf)
Responsibilites of Supervisors and Students (.doc)
The above document provides guidelines for supervisors and postgraduate students, as well as outlining the major responsibilities of Postgraduate Conveners and of the Higher Degrees Committee.
Annual Course Monitoring Reports
Annual Course Monitoring Report Form - 2007-08
Annual Course Monitoring Reports should be completed for all postgraduate taught courses and submitted by end November in the following semester.
Staff Fees
The policy on 'Tuition Fees for Members of Staff' is available from the Human Resources web site, together with a standard application form.
Declaration of Originality
Declaration of Originality (pdf)
Declaration of Originality (.doc)
The above form should be submitted by all students with each piece of summatively assessed work for postgraduate taught courses; it may also be used for formative assessments if applicable.
Nomination of Special Committee of Examiners for Research Degrees
Nomination of Special Committee of Examiners for Research Degrees
Internal and External Examiners
Internal and External Examiners (pdf)
Internal and External Examiners (.doc)
This brief proforma should be completed by internal and external examiners to corroborate information held on examiners' qualifications and previous examination experience.
Examiners' Reports for Research Degrees
Examiners' Reports for Research Degrees (pdf)
Examiners' Reports for Research Degrees (.doc)
Please only use these blank forms in an emergency. It is usual practice for key data fields to be pre-filled by the Graduate School before sending reports to relevant parties.
Guidance Notes for Examiners
Guidance Notes for Examiners (pdf)
Guidance notes for examiners are available in this document.
Bench Fee Computation Form
Bench Fee Computation Form (pdf)
Bench Fee Computation Form (.doc)
A bench fee may be levied at the time of admission to reflect the actual costs of research projects when it is thought that the usual fees/research grants do not cover these. The Bench Fee Computation Form should list all relevant costs within the calculation.