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The University recognizes the need for research students to work in a stimu-
lating and supportive environment. This necessarily involves the integration
of research students with members of staff and/or collaborative entities work-
ing in established research groups, on one hand, and with students on taught
graduate courses, on the other. This is intended to avoid the isolation which
can often occur at research degree level and to broaden students’ research
experience.
MPHIL
Undertaking an MPhil Degree involves:
• Critically investigating and evaluating an approved topic.
• Demonstrating and understanding of research method appropriate to the
chosen field.
• Presenting and defending a substantial thesis by oral examination of the
examiner’s satisfaction.
PHD
Undertaking a PhD degree involves:
• Critically investigating and evaluating an approved topic, with the investi-
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Regulations Governing
Higher Degrees by
Research