Information for Current PGR Students, MVLS Graduate School

You've Settled In....What Now?

Whether it's your first year, 2nd year or last year, all the information you need to guide you through your PGR experience with the College of MVLS is outlined below.

Got a question? Email the Graduate School office if you can't find what you need in the links below.

 

Induction & Registration....Information on your registration process

PGR FAQs

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Skills & Training


> Extra Credits

> Credit Allocation

> Compulsory Courses

> Credits for external courses & other training opportunities

> Booking Courses

> Skills Training Transcripts

> Research Training Programme Handbook

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PGR Review Process

 

> PGR Review Process

> PGR Progress Review Flowchart (MS Word)

> Panel Interview Guidelines

> Training Needs Assessment (MS Word)

> Researcher Development Log (MS Word)

 PGR Career Events , check out alternatives to research.

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Your Thesis


> Formatting your thesis

> Submitting your soft bound thesis

> Your Viva Voce and what happens next

> Handing in your hard bound thesis

> Finally....Graduation!

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Not Going to Plan?


> Absence and what to do if you're ill

> Need to suspend your studies?

> How to extend your submission deadline

> Support for your health & welfare

> Student reps and where to find them

Student Forms....Looking for a particular form? 

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Visa Extensions

 

> Visa extensions and how to get one

> Eligible for the Doctorate Extension Scheme (DES)?

> DES Application form (MS Word)

> Want to work in the UK after your course?

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PGR Den

The PGR Den is a digital learning environment in Moodle designed to support you throughout your PGR journey.

It includes:

> Resources that should give you an idea of what to expect

> Information to help you develop and reflect on your skills

> Guidance on how you can connect with others

Policies and Procedures...PGR Code of Practice, Postgraduate Research Student Handbook, advice on deadlines and much more