Research General Enquiry

• What are the tuition fees for a research degree?
• I would like to withdraw from my research programme, what do I need to do?
• I would like to suspend my research programme, what do I need to do?
• My visa is due to expire soon after my submission, how will this affect my viva?
• I would like to extend my research programme, what do I need to do?
• What should I do if I am not available on my viva date?
• What is the earliest/ latest date I can submit my final thesis?
• I don’t agree with my viva outcome, what should I do?
• What are the outcomes of the viva?
• How do you prepare for a viva?
• Is there any training I can receive on the viva examination?
• What format should my electronic copy be in?
• What are the fees for the exam stage?
• I still have some fees to pay, do I need to pay these before I submit my thesis?
• Are there any rules I needs to follow for the layout of my thesis?
• Does my supervisor have to attend the viva?
• I have worked for the University of Bedfordshire, will this affect my viva?
• How soon after submission will my viva be?
• What leave am I entitled to once I have submitted my thesis?
• Can I ask my examiners questions before the viva?
• My examiners still have not been approved by the RDC what does this mean?
• Who are my examiners?
• How many copies of my thesis do I need to print?
• Which forms are required for the thesis submission process?
• What is the student code of conduct?
• What is the academic misconduct procedure?
• I would like to make a complaint, how do I do this?
• I would like to appeal a decision, what should I do?
• I advised my supervisor that I wasn’t well, why has this been recorded as unauthorised absence?
• I am not well and this will impact upon my progression. Who should I discuss this with and what do I need to do?
• The doctor has advised me that I am not well enough to engage with my studies, who do I advise?
• I am not very well and I am unable to come in and complete weekly attendance what should I do?
• Do I need a letter for annual leave/authorised absence?
• If my leave has not been authorised could this affect my re-entry into the UK?
• My supervisor agreed that I could go away/ to the conference, why is this recorded as unauthorised absence?
• I disagree with the amount of leave I have remaining for this current year. Who should I discuss this with?
• I have travelled outside of the UK without having this approved by the University of Bedfordshire. What should I do?
• I have to return home immediately due to mitigating circumstances. What do I do?
• Is there any funding support for conferences?
• I would like to attend a conference do I need to use my annual leave for this?
• Can the annual leave form/authorised absence form be completed electronically?
• Do I need to do anything when I come back from leave?
• I would like to go on holiday. What is the correct way to advise the Research Graduate School of this?
• I would like to work to help support my studies are there any rules about this?
• I have received an email advising me that I haven’t completed my weekly engagement, but I did what should I do?
• Why do we need to complete weekly attendance?
• As a research student what are my programme engagement requirements?
• Why do I need to complete an immigration history form?
• What is a CAS?
• Can you please explain what the PP2 process is and what it entails?
• Can you please explain what the PP1 process is and what it entails?
• Interruption of Studies Process
• As a research student, how do I obtain a Council Tax exemption certificate/confirmation of studies letter/To Whom It May Concern letter?
• What are mandatory events?