BBSRC Doctoral Training Programme

The Doctor of Philosophy (BBSRC Doctoral Training Programme) comprises two elements: a taught element in Research Methods in Life Sciences (pursued at the University of Bristol), and a period of doctoral research at Swansea University, leading to the award of a PhD from Swansea University.

Where possible, the partners have attempted to ensure that the programme regulations are comparable.

This section should be read in conjunction with the University’s Guide to Research Student Admissions.

1.1

Doctoral degrees are awarded to students who have demonstrated:

• The creation and interpretation of new knowledge through original research or other advanced scholarship, which is of a quality to satisfy peer review, which extends the forefront of the discipline and which merits publication.
• A systematic acquisition and understanding of a substantial body of knowledge which is at the forefront of an academic discipline or area of professional practice.
• The general ability to conceptualise, design and implement a project for the generation of new knowledge, applications or understanding at the forefront of the discipline, and the ability to adjust the project design in the light of unforeseen problems.
• A detailed understanding of applicable techniques for research and advanced academic enquiry.

Typically, holders of the qualification will be able to:

• Make informed judgements on complex issues in specialist fields, often in the absence of complete data, and be able to communicate their ideas and conclusions clearly and effectively to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
• Continue to undertake pure and/or applied research and development at an advanced level, contributing substantially to the development of new techniques, ideas or approaches.

And holders will have:

• The qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment requiring the exercise of personal responsibility and largely autonomous initiative in complex and unpredictable situations, in professional or equivalent environments.

All students must enrol as students of Swansea University and pay the appropriate fees prescribed by the University. As enrolled students, students must comply with the University’s academic and general regulations. Students must comply with relevant University of Bristol, Regulations during their time spent at the University of Bristol. Students will be monitored by the University of Bristol during their studies at Bristol.

1.3

Students may not concurrently be enrolled on another programme leading to the award of a qualification in this or any other university/institution without the express permission of the Chair of the Academic Regulations and Cases Board and Dean of Admissions and Recruitment or unless the award is part of the identified qualifications within this degree framework.

1.4

All students are required to monitor their allocated University/Universities’ email account throughout the candidature period as all electronic correspondence from the University/Universities will only be sent to this account. All students are required to use the allocated University/Universities’ email account when communicating with the University.

1.5

The level of study of the research degree award governed by these regulations shall be at Level 8 of the Framework for Higher Education Qualifications (FHEQ).

This section should be read in conjunction with the University’s Guide to Research Student Admissions.

2.1

Students must normally hold (or be expected to achieve) an initial degree of a UK university or another university approved by Senate with a minimum classification of upper second (2:1) or Swansea University recognised equivalent. Students will be required to complete the taught element before progressing to the next year of study.

2.2

All students are required to meet the University and programme English Language entry requirements.

Students may be required to take additional instruction in English language.

2.3

The decision as to whether an applicant should be admitted to a proposed programme of research shall rest with the SWBio Hub Panel in like with BBSRC requirements, against which these regulations have been mapped. Decisions should be based on the following factors:

a) whether the Panel is satisfied that the applicant is of the required academic standard to complete the programme of research proposed, irrespective of the student’s qualification;

b) whether the applicant’s chosen research topic is appropriate for study in the depth required for the degree;

c) whether adequate supervision could be provided by an appropriate member of staff in accordance with the regulations set out under ‘Supervision’;

d) whether there are appropriate resources and facilities in place to support the proposed programme of research;

e) whether it appears reasonable that the proposed programme could be completed in the prescribed minimum period.

f) As well as academic qualifications, Admissions decisions may be based on other factors where relevant, including (but not limited to): the standard of the research synopsis/proposal, performance at interview, intensity of competition for limited places, and relevant professional experience.

This section should be read in conjunction with the University’s Guide to Research Student Admissions.

3.1 Enrolment

3.1.1

The University expects all students to enrol at Swansea University from the start of the programme. All students shall enrol in accordance with the enrolment instructions for the particular programme of study and within the prescribed enrolment period. In addition, students will be enrolled with Bristol University for the duration of the taught element, in line with University of Bristol regulations.

3.1.2

Students are required to enrol within the prescribed enrolment period:

• If enrolling for the first time with the University
• If enrolling for the first time on a particular programme of study
• If progressing to the next level of study, the next year of study or in some cases, the next part of study and attending on a full-time or part-time basis
• If the University is expecting a fee to be paid in accordance with the University’s regulations governing student finance and fees.

3.1.3

In order to enrol with the University, students, where applicable, are required to provide evidence of entitlement to study at the University in accordance with:

• The specific programme requirements
• The University’s regulations governing matriculation
• The laws governing study in the United Kingdom.

3.1.4

Failure to enrol within a prescribed enrolment period will result in candidature lapsing and withdrawal of the student from the University. Requests for the reinstatement of the candidature and permission to enrol late shall be considered by the Executive Dean or nominee and Academic Services.

3.1.5

The University shall notify the relevant authorities, within a prescribed period in accordance with United Kingdom laws governing study in the UK, of students who have been withdrawn for failure to enrol on a programme of study within the prescribed enrolment period.

3.2 Methods of Study

A student may only study for the degree of PhD (BBSRC DTP) by Method D:

As a full-time (or part-time) student, by pursuing teaching/research at the University and/or teaching/research within an approved programme of research offered collaboratively by the University and another University/approved partner within the Doctoral Training Programme.

3.3

The Integrated PhD degree may not be conferred as an honorary degree.

This section should be read in conjunction with the University’s Guide to Research Degree Candidature and the University’s Guide to Transfer and Withdrawal of Research Students.

4.1

A student must pursue and complete a programme of teaching at Master’s Level (The Master’s element) and supervised study, including research and generic skills development as either a full-time or a part-time student.

4.2

The taught element shall be completed as prescribed by the regulations of the University of Bristol and assessment completed therein.

4.3

Full time students on the Integrated PhD Award must successfully complete the taught component before progressing to the next year of the programme. Students who do not successfully complete the taught components may be eligible for an Exit Qualification.

4.4

The full degree programme shall be completed within the following periods from the date of the initial registration:

5.1

Students for the degree of PhD (BBSRC DTP) will study the taught element at the University of Bristol, before progressing to study the following years at Swansea University.

5.2

Students may in some cases apply to, or be required by, the Academic Regulations and Cases Board to transfer mode of study or programme of study. Such transfers will be governed by the University’s Guide to Transfer and Withdrawal of Research Students. In such cases the University will determine a revised minimum period of study.

5.3

Students shall normally be prohibited from transferring their candidature to another institution after the minimum period of candidature for the research element, as outlined in paragraph 1 of the University’s Guide to Research Degree Candidature, has been completed at this University.

6.1

Faculties/Schools must specify the structure and delivery model of a programme at the point of programme approval.

6.2

The degree of PhD (BBSRC DTP) shall comprise a taught element (year 1 full time, years 1 and 2 part time) and research element (years 2-4 full time, years 3-8 part time), within an integrated 4 (or 8) year programme.

6.3

The taught element will comprise a range of discrete educational components (modules) totalling 180 credits and including 60 credits of Directed Independent Learning, of the academic level and content relevant to the area of study and research, pursued in line with the relevant regulations of the University of Bristol.

6.5

The research element of the programme shall consist of the production and submission of a substantial research thesis, and viva voce examination.

6.6

The structure of the Integrated PhD programme (BBSRC DTP) shall be as follows:

Full time

Part time

 6.7  Professional Internships for PhD Students (PIPS)

Students are expected to undertake a 3-month placement (outside of an academic research environment during the second or third year of the programme.

7.1

All students will be enrolled on the Integrated PhD programme from the start of the programme.

7.2

All students will commence the taught element in Year 1.

7.3

In order to progress to year 2 (or 3 part-time) of the programme, students are required to successfully complete (the taught element).

Information relating to modules can be found in the University of Bristol Regulations.

9.1

Full-time and part-time postgraduate taught students may be permitted to change their mode of attendance prior to the start of their degree programme, provided that it does not contravene rules governing sponsor/studentships. Full-time and part-time students may change their mode of attendance between 1 or 4 weeks of commencement of their programme with the approval of the Executive Dean (or nominee) and the DTP Hub, to ensure the proposed change is in line with funder Terms and Conditions.

Students wishing to change their mode of study beyond these deadlines would normally be advised to suspend studies and return the following session. However, with the express support of the Executive Dean (or nominee) and the DTP Hub, a case may be submitted to Academic Services who will consider the case administratively on behalf of the Academic Regulations and Cases Board.

10.1

Students will be allocated a Research Supervisory Team at the point of enrolment. Students will also be allocated a Personal Tutor (or equivalent) by the University of Bristol for the taught element, in line with University of Bristol regulations.

10.2

Students shall be supervised, on a regular and continuing basis in accordance with the procedures for postgraduate supervision as set out in the University’s Guide to Postgraduate Research Supervision.

10.3

The supervisory team will be cross-institutional and appointed by the student’s Executive Dean (or nominee). The supervisory team shall consist of at least two internal supervisors and an affiliate supervisor, who are eligible for appointment as set out in the University’s Guide to Postgraduate Research Supervision. One internal supervisor will be designated as the first/primary supervisor.

10.4

The internal supervisors must be members of staff at Swansea University as set out in the University’s Guide to Postgraduate Research Supervision. The first/primary supervisor will have main responsibility for reporting progress to the Faculty and University Progression and Awards Board.

10.5

All students undertaking study through method D at a collaborative partner will be assigned Personal Tutors or research supervisors in accordance to the regulations of the institution of study.

10.6

External supervisors are appointed in accordance with the University’s Guide to Postgraduate Research Supervision with the approval of the Progression and Awards Board. Such supervisors will be given official recognition within the University.

This section should be read in conjunction with the University’s Guide to Progress Monitoring of Research Students.

11.1

During the taught element, students shall be expected to attend/engage and be monitored for all scheduled learning sessions in accordance with the regulations of University of Bristol.

11.2

All students undertaking study through method D at a collaborative partner will be expected to adhere to the monitoring and progress requirements in accordance to the regulations of the institution of study.

11.3

The University is required to confirm the candidature of each student within three months of the start of year 2 (or 3 for part time students), once students , as set out in the University’s Guide to Progress Monitoring of Research Students.

11.4

If a Faculty/School is unable to confirm the candidature of a student within this timeframe, the student may be required to suspend or withdraw from the programme.

11.5

Students are expected by the funder to complete within the defined funding period. A student’s progress in minimum candidature shall be monitored on a regular basis by the Progression and Awards Board in order to decide whether the student be permitted to progress. Progress will be monitored at specific stages as detailed in the University’s Guide to Progress Monitoring of Research Students.

11.7

If a student’s progress is deemed to be unsatisfactory by the Progression and Awards Board and/or the funder, the student may be required to transfer on to another programme, or required to withdraw from the programme.

11.8

In the case of paragraphs 11.4 and 11.7 above, affected students shall have the right to appeal against progression decisions in accordance with the Swansea University Accuracy of Published Marks procedures or Academic Appeals procedures.

This section should be read in conjunction with the University of Bristol Regulations and BBSRC Terms and Conditions.

12.1

Students whose work is interrupted by illness for more than seven days are required to inform their Faculty/School in writing and to submit a medical certificate.

12.2

A student who has been absent from an examination is required notify the respective University through the relevant regulations and guidance.

12.3

All students shall note that it is their responsibility to make the relevant University aware as soon as possible of any extenuating circumstances which could have an effect on their performance either during the academic year or during examinations, in accordance with the Universities’ Policies on Extenuating Circumstances and Academic Appeals based on extenuating circumstances which could have been brought to the attention prior to the meeting of examination boards shall not be considered.

12.4

All students undertaking study through method D at a collaborative partner will be expected to adhere to the absence policies and procedures in accordance to the regulations of the institution of study.

13.1

All students undertaking study through method D at a collaborative partner will be expected to adhere to the suspension of study procedures in accordance to the regulations of the institution of study and the UKRI training grant Terms and Conditions.

This section should be read in conjunction with the University’s Guide to the Employment of Research Students and with the University of Bristol Regulations and Code of Practice for Research Degree Programmes.

14.1

Students who seek employment in addition to their studies, either within the University or external to it, shall abide by the guidelines on employment as published in the University’s Guide to the Employment of Research Students and the UKRI training grant Terms and Conditions.

This section should be read in conjunction with the University’s Guide to Research Degree Candidature.

15.1

All students undertaking the taught element at Swansea University will be expected to adhere to the relevant policies, procedures and regulations of Swansea University.

15.2

All students undertaking the taught element at the University of Bristol will be expected to adhere to the relevant policies, procedures and regulations of the University of Bristol.

16.1

All students undertaking the taught element at the University of Bristol will be expected to adhere to the relevant policies, procedures and regulations of the University of Bristol.

17.1

All students are required to submit a thesis by the maximum submission date as set out in these regulations, current at the time of admission and as stated in the formal Offer Letter.

17.2

Where a student fails to submit a thesis by the maximum submission date the University or funder may require the candidature to be terminated.

17.3

Students shall notify the University of their Intention to submit at least three months prior to the expected date of submission.

17.4

On completion of the minimum candidature period, a candidate shall submit an electronic copy of a thesis for examination in accordance with the University’s Guide to the Submission and Presentation of a Thesis for Research Students. Should an examiner request a paper copy of the thesis, this will be provided by the candidate via the Postgraduate Research support team.

17.5

All candidates must submit an updated electronic copy of the thesis after examination, if any corrections or amendments have been made.

17.6

Any student who is following a programme of research at the University may choose to submit a thesis or other work in either English or Welsh. A student who wishes to be assessed in a language which is not the main language of tuition/assessment for the programme concerned is required to notify the Academic Regulations and Cases Board before the end of the minimum period of candidature. Arrangements will be put in place as outlined in the University’s Guide to the Examination of Research Students. Also, requests to be assessed in Welsh must be submitted via the Faculty/School before the end of the minimum period of candidature to enable appropriate arrangements to be established to assess the work through the submitted language, wherever possible, or if not possible, through translation.

17.7

The Academic Regulations and Cases Board shall not, however, give approval to requests based upon the student’s lack of ability to produce work for submission in either English or Welsh.

17.8

Once the University has been notified of the students’ intention to submit, the Executive Dean or nominee shall nominate members of the Examining Board which shall be constituted in accordance with section 14 of the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) regulations and as set out in the University’s Guide to the Examination of Research Students. The student shall be informed of the names of the proposed members of the Examining Board. The appointment of members of the Examining Board shall be confirmed by the Progression and Awards Board.

17.9

Students who are resubmitting a thesis which has previously failed to satisfy the Examining Board shall be required to submit the modified thesis in accordance with the University’s Guide to the Submission and Presentation of a Thesis for Research Students. The student will also be required to pay an additional resubmission fee.

18.1

A student requiring special provision for their coursework or examination shall submit a written application, in the first instance, to the Executive Dean (or nominee) who shall consult the Director of Student Services (or the appropriate University officer) as soon as possible. The application shall be supported by documentary evidence. The Executive Dean or nominee, in consultation with the Director of Student Services (or appropriate University officer) is permitted to disregard requests for special provision if not supported by appropriate documentary evidence.

18.2

If the Executive Dean or nominee is informed that a student should receive special provision, they shall forward the application, supported by copies of documentary evidence, to the Director of Student Services (or the appropriate University officer) as soon as possible. In the case of students with dyslexia, a report which is dated within three years of the date of entry of the student to the programme of study must be received from a qualified psychologist experienced in working with dyslexic adults or from someone with a qualification from a professional training course involving assessing adults with dyslexia.

18.3

Any student requiring special provision or special consideration for their coursework or examination due to unforeseen circumstances shall inform the Executive Dean or nominee as soon as possible. It shall be presumed that, unless the Faculty/School received details of extenuating circumstances and a request for an extension, that the student was not unduly affected in the preparation of the assessment in question.

18.4

If appropriate, suitable arrangements shall be made by the Executive Dean or nominee in consultation with the student.

18.5

All students undertaking study through method D at a collaborative partner will be expected to approach both Universities with regard to any special provision requirements.

19.1

All students undertaking study through method D at a collaborative partner will have the extension to the submission deadline/candidature agreed by both partners in accordance to the regulations of the institutions of study.

This section should be read in conjunction with the University’s Guide to Suspensions and Extensions for Research Students and the University’s Guide to Transfer and Withdrawal of Research Students.

20.1

Under exceptional circumstances and in accordance with the University’s Guide to Suspensions and Extensions for Research Students and the UKRI training grant Terms and Conditions, a student may be required to undertake a suspension of candidature due to disciplinary, financial or health reasons.

20.2

Under exceptional circumstances students may request a suspension of candidature or an extension to candidature. All requests for suspensions of candidature and extensions to candidature should be made in accordance with paragraph 2 of the University’s Guide to Suspensions and Extensions for Research Students.

20.3

Where a student undertakes a suspension of candidature, as outlined in paragraphs 20.1 and 20.2 above, a return to study date must be specified at the time of suspension.

20.4

Where a student fails to resume study by the return to study date, the student will be considered to have withdrawn from the programme effective from the start of the suspension, as set out in paragraph 7 of the University’s Guide to Transfer and Withdrawal of Research Students.

20.5

Established research students that have completed a year or more of their full-time research study but have exceeded the maximum suspension time allowed, would usually be required to withdraw by Academic Regulations and Cases Board; however, in exceptional circumstances, these students may be permitted to subsequently re-apply to be re-enrolled at the same stage of the previous research (within a maximum time period of 2 years from the date of withdrawal). Only under these circumstances may a student be allowed a reduced candidature period.

This section should be read in conjunction with the relevant University of Bristol Regulations.

21.1

Students shall be assessed by and under the relevant regulations of the University of Bristol.

21.2

The taught element shall comprise continuous assessment and/or examinations of an advanced character in fields of study at Level 7 of the FHEQ.

This section should be read in conjunction with the University’s Guide to the Submission and Presentation of a Thesis for Research Students.

22.1

Students for the Integrated PhD degree shall be assessed in the following ways:

a) Assessment of research shall take the form of a thesis embodying the methods and results of the research project. All Thesis should be presented in accordance with the University’s Guide to the Submission and Presentation of a Thesis for Research Students.
b) Assessment of research shall also take the form of an oral examination (viva voce) as detailed in paragraph 26.

22.2

The Executive Dean may delegate the administrative tasks concerning the submission and examination of a thesis to a member of their staff and shall also nominate a Chair of the Examining Board. The Chair should be a member of staff of the Faculty/School with appropriate experience who has not been otherwise directly involved with the supervision of the student.

This section should be read in conjunction with the University’s Guide to the Submission and Presentation of a Thesis for Research Students and the University’s Guide to the Examination of Research Students.

23.1

The Examining Board shall be required to conduct an oral examination of students for research degrees in all cases. In the case of a student who is allowed to re-submit within 12 months, a second viva would normally be expected. However, in exceptional cases, the requirement for a second oral examination may be waived where a detailed case for waiving the oral examination has been provided in the written report by the Chair of the Examining Board. The written report will have to be agreed and be counter-signed by all members of the Examining Board.

23.2

All oral examinations would normally take place at Swansea University within six months of the date of submission of the thesis. Any exceptions would either have to be agreed as an exception or agreed to reflect the nature of the University's Guide to the Examination of Research Students.

23.3

A student requiring special provision for the oral examination is required to notify their home Faculty prior to the submission of the thesis. Arrangements will be put in place by the Faculty/School as outlined in the University’s Guide to the Examination of Research Students.

23.4

A student’s supervisors shall have the right to convey to the Chair of the Examining Board any concerns relevant to a student’s research project, the resulting thesis or its examination which the supervisors consider the Board should take into account prior to reaching its decision. The supervisors shall convey these concerns, in writing, both to the Chair and to the student as soon as practicable after the presentation of the thesis to the Examining Board and, in any event, early enough to allow the student sufficient time prior to the examination of the thesis (including any oral examination) to consider the points made and prepare a response.

23.5

The oral examination shall be conducted in accordance with the University’s Guide to the Examination of Research Students. The recommendation of the Examining Board shall be presented to the Progression and Awards Board for confirmation.

This section should be read in conjunction with the relevant University of Bristol, Regulations.

Examining Boards and Appointment of Examiners (taught element)

24.1

All students undertaking study at a collaborative partner will be expected to adhere to the examining board and appointment of examiners in accordance to the regulations of the institution of study.

This section should be read in conjunction with the University’s Guide to the Examination of Research Students.

25.1

All Examining Boards for students completing the Doctoral element shall consist of the following individuals:

a) An independent Chair, who will be the Executive Dean or a member of staff with appropriate experience nominated by the Executive Dean. The Chair of the Examining Board is required to chair the oral examination and any meeting of the examiners.
b) An external examiner or examiners appointed in accordance with the University’s Guide to the Examination of Research Students.
c) An internal examiner appointed in accordance with the University’s Guide to the Examination of Research Students.

25.2

The Chair of the Examining Board shall be independent in the examining process and shall be responsible to the Progression and Awards Board for the conduct of the examination.

25.3

The student’s supervisors, or any member of staff involved in the supervision of the student, shall not be permitted to be part of the Examining Board, but may be invited by the Chair of the Examining Board, with the express prior written permission of the student, to attend the oral examination in an advisory role. An adviser may speak only when invited to do so by the Chair.

25.4

In the case of a student who is a member of staff of the University at the time of the examination, the Examining Board shall consist of the following individuals:

a) A Chair, as described in paragraph 28.1a) above.
b) Two external examiners appointed in accordance with the University’s Guide to the Examination of Research Students.

25.5

The Chair of the Examining Board shall be responsible for ensuring that the internal examiner(s) and the external examiner(s) receive copies of the thesis to be examined as well as any other relevant documents as set out in the University’s Guide to the Examination of Research Students.

26.1

One copy should be stored by the Faculty/School for not less than two years. Where a student has submitted two soft bound copies the other copy should be made available for collection by the student, unless the content is deemed to be relevant to Wales, in which case the copy should be deposited in the University Library.

27.1

A student shall be at liberty to publish the whole or part of the work produced during their period of registration at the University, prior to its submission as a whole, or as part, provided that in the published work it is nowhere stated that it is in consideration for a higher degree. Such published work may later be incorporated in the piece of directed independent learning submitted for examination.

This section should be read in conjunction with the University’s Guide to the Submission and Presentation of a Thesis for Research Students and the University’s Guide to the Examination of Research Students.

28.1

A thesis submitted for a higher degree of the University shall normally be openly available and subject to no security classification or restriction of access.

29.1

Notwithstanding the provisions in the regulations relating to the availability of the thesis or directed independent learning, the University may be permitted, on a special recommendation approved by the student’s Executive Dean or nominee, to place a bar on access to a student's work for a period of up to five years. It shall be the responsibility of the student's supervisor to make an application to the Executive Dean as soon as is reasonably practicable and in the case of the doctoral thesis, prior to the examination of the thesis. This bar would also apply to members of the University.

29.2

The summary and title shall be freely available.

29.3

Any recommendation for a bar on access must be made to the Executive Dean or nominee after consideration of an application by a student's supervisor It shall be the responsibility of the supervisor to make the application as soon as is reasonably practicable. The recommendation must include a statement of the grounds on which the request is being made. Most requests of this nature are made on the grounds of the commercial sensitivity of the research, which may have been partially sponsored by a commercial or industrial organisation.

29.4

When a bar on access has been granted, the student’s Supervisor will be notified. In the case of work which is deemed to be of relevance to Wales, the Faculty/School shall inform the librarian of the National Library of Wales that the work is to be withheld from access for a specified period.

29.5

Although the bar shall be regarded as operative as soon as the work is submitted, the period approved shall be calculated from the date on which the student is formally notified by the University that they has qualified for a degree.

29.6

On submission, a student shall be required to incorporate a signed statement within the work to indicate:

• that the work, if successful, may be made available online in the University’s Open Access Repository and for inter-library loan after expiry of any bar on access.
• A summary may be made available to outside organisations.

30.1

A student who completes an Integrated PhD (BBSRC DTP) will receive one Doctor of Philosophy award from Swansea University. Students who do not satisfactorily complete the taught element and progress to the next year of study may be eligible for an Exit Qualification from the University of Bristol as follows:

Level of study achieved Students may exit with eligibility for:
a) Successful completion of a minimum of 60 credits Postgraduate Certificate
b) Successful completion of a minimum of 120 credits Postgraduate Diploma
c) Successful completion of 180 credits Masters by Research

30.2

Students who fail to achieve a Doctor of Philosophy upon completion of the viva voce (and any permission resubmission) may only be eligible for the award of a Masters by Research (MRes). Students will not be eligible for consideration of a lower award (e.g. MPhil).

31.1

Students who have qualified for their award shall be admitted to their degree in absentia, by decree of the Vice-Chancellor of Swansea University. Students shall be invited to an awards ceremony at a later date to celebrate their award.

32.1

Aegrotat degree regulations 

32.2

Posthumous award regulations

32.3

All students undertaking study at a collaborative partner will be expected to adhere to the aegrotat and posthumous awards in accordance to the regulations of the institution of study.

33.1

Students who are not recommended by the Examining Board for the award of the degree in respect of which they submitted their thesis may appeal against the decision reached and request an academic appeal. All appeals shall be conducted in accordance with the Swansea University Accuracy of Published Marks procedures or Academic Appeals procedures.

33.2

All students undertaking study through method D at a collaborative partner will be expected to adhere to the academic appeals procedures in accordance to the regulations of the institution of study.

34.1

Allegations of academic misconduct shall be considered in accordance with the Swansea University Academic Misconduct procedures and regulations. Allegations of academic misconduct received by the University after the degree has been conferred upon the student shall be considered by the degree awarding institution.

34.2

All students undertaking study at a collaborative partner will be expected to adhere to the academic misconduct procedures in accordance to the regulations of the institution of study.

35.1

Allegations of fitness to practise shall be considered in accordance with the Swansea University Fitness to Practise regulations.

35.2

All students undertaking study at a collaborative partner will be expected to adhere to the fitness to practice procedures in accordance to the regulations of the institution of study.

36.1

Students who feel dissatisfied with the teaching and learning, facilities or services provided by the University, or with the way the University, its students or its staff have acted or omitted to act, should follow the procedures set out in the Swansea University Complaints Procedure.

36.2

All students undertaking study through method D at a collaborative partner will be expected to adhere to the complaints procedures in accordance to the regulations of the institution of study.

37.1

International students who need a visa to study in the University should be aware that their continued study at the University is dependent upon them meeting the conditions of their visa and the time-limits set by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). For more information please refer to https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/student-visas.

37.2

Decisions taken by the University with regard to a student’s enrolment status, academic performance, progression and award shall be made in accordance with the University’s academic and financial regulations and shall not be informed by visa restrictions and time-limits set by the UKVI. However, continued study is conditional upon meeting the University’s requirements and holding a valid visa.

Students who have any concerns or queries regarding their visa should contact International@CampusLife.