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Admission, Supervision & Progression
| Policy Title | Last Review Date | File |
|---|---|---|
| Best Practice on PhD Students Studying Remotely | 05/06/2024 | Best Practice on Postgraduate Research Students Studying Remotely |
| Recognition of Courses or Modules taken externally for Research Students | Recognition of Courses or Modules taken externally for Research Students | |
| Policy on the Supervision of Research Students | 14/04/2021 | UCC Policy on the Supervision of Research Students |
| PhD by Prior Published Work | 07/12/2016 | PhD by Prior Published Work |
| Framework Policy on Joint PhDs | 26/06/2009 | Framework Policy on Joint PhDs |
| UCC Policy on Modules for Research Students | 07/12/2022 | UCC Policy on Modules for Research Students |
| Postgraduate Research Visiting Student Policy | 24/11/2022 | Postgraduate Research Visiting Student Policy |
| Progress Review Policy for Research Students | 24/11/2023 | UCC Policy on Progress Reviews for Research Students |
| Protocol for Recognition of Prior Learning for admission to research programmes | 17/04/2019 | Policy on Recognition of Prior Learning for Research Programmes |
| Guidelines on the Roles and Responsibilities of Unit Graduate Studies Committees | 10/05/2023 | Roles and Responsibilities of Unit Graduate Studies Committees |
Sumbission and Examination Policies and Related Documents
| Policy Title | Last Review Date | File |
|---|---|---|
| Policy on Viva Voce Examination for Research Students | 02/12/2020 | Policy on Viva Voce Exams 2021 |
| Procedures for Submission and Examination of Theses for PhD Degrees | 11/10/2024 | Procedures for the Submission and Examination of PhD Theses |
| Procedures for Submission and Examination of Theses for Practitioner Degrees | 11/10/2024 | Submission and Examination of Theses for Gradum Doctoratus |
| Procedures for Submission and Examination of Theses for MD Degrees | 11/10/2024 | Procedures for the Submission and Examination of MD Theses |
| Procedures for Submission and Examination of Research Masters Degrees | 11/10/2024 | Submission and Examination of Theses for Research Master Degree |
| Examination Appeals Procedure (see Guide to Exams) | 03/02/2021 | Guide to Examinations and Assessment v13.2 |
| Procedure for the award of a posthumous postgraduate research degree | 02/12/2020 | Postgraduate Posthumous Awards Procedure (Research) |
Research Student Annual Leave
Research students are encouraged to take a break from their programme of study, and UCC recommends a 20-day leave allowance per annum (full time, pro-rata part time). The dates and duration of annual leave must be discussed and agreed upon in advance of the leave with the Supervisory Team. This document provides guidance for students and staff on annual leave for research students.
| Title | Last Review Date | File |
|---|---|---|
| Guidelines for Research Student Annual Leave | 10/05/2023 | Guidelines for Research Student Annual Leave |
Leave of Absence and Recommencement
| Policy Title | Last Review Date | File |
|---|---|---|
| UCC Policy on Leave of Absence Policy for Postgraduate Research Students | 14/06/2024 | Leave of Absence - PG Research |
| UCC Policy on Re-commencement of Programme for Postgraduate Research Students | 14/06/2024 | Re-commencement of Programme - PG Research |
Plagiarism Policy (Research Theses)
| Policy Title | Last Review Date | File |
|---|---|---|
| Procedures for Investigating Allegations of Plagiarism in Research Theses | 06/03/2015 | Procedures for Investigating Allegations of Plagiarism in Research Theses |
Resolution of Difficulties
| Policy Title | Last Review Date | File |
|---|---|---|
| Policy on Resolution of Difficulties as a Postgraduate Research Student | 31/03/2018 | Policy on Resolution of Difficulties for Postgraduate Students_(updated Aug 2022) |
Research Integrity
| Policy Title | Last Review Date | File |
|---|---|---|
| UCC Code of Research Conduct | 14/09/2021 | UCC Code of Research Conduct 2021 |