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Postgraduate Researcher Handbook
This Handbook is your guide to the University's academic and administrative arrangements for postgraduate researchers. It provides a range of information that we hope will be of value to you – both now as you start your research degree through to your final submission of your thesis.
Please use the links below to find the information you need or download the PDF version.
Welcome from the Graduate Dean
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You are joining one of the UK's largest and most vibrant postgraduate communities and will benefit from being a member of a University that combines a strong and proven track record of successful postgraduate support together with an internationally regarded research reputation. |
Welcome to the University of Leicester Graduate School.1.0 You, Your Supervisor, and the Supervisory Relationship
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Here you can read about your rights and responsibilities as a postgraduate researcher and learn more about the postgraduate experience at the University of Leicester. |
As a postgraduate researcher will take far more responsibility for your own learning and need to develop a range of new skills and more independence.2.0 The Graduate School and Support Services
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The Graduate School coordinates the support services for postgraduates provided across the University.This includes academic support through your supervisor together with learning, careers, and pastoral support services available through the University Library, Welfare Service, Postgraduate Researcher Development Team, and others.3.0 Researcher Development Training
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Undertaking a research degree is clearly about producing excellent research, but it is also about acquiring the skills you need to become an effective researcher and successfully complete your degree together with transferable skills of use both during your time here and in your career beyond.4.0 Administrative Matters
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This section of the Handbook contains administrative advice regarding your registration and related matters. For further advice you can contact the Graduate Office - call in Mondays to Fridays if you require advice or information during the course of your studies or you can email 5.0 Writing and Submitting Your Thesis
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Here you can find advice and guidance to support you through the process of writing and submitting your thesis and taking the viva examination. |
Writing your thesis may be the biggest challenge of your academic career and you will need to actively plan and control its direction.
Appendix - Code of Practice for Research Degrees |
