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Periods of registration (also referred to as registered period of study) for postgraduate research degrees are set out in the University of Nottingham Qualifications Framework (UNQF) and may vary depending on the degree you are on. You can find the different processes and policies that may apply during this stage of your journey. 

For a PhD you would normally be registered for 3 years (full-time) or 6 years (part-time). Regulations set out the minimum and maximum period for your degree. This may vary depending on the terms and conditions in your individual studentship. 

You are expected to be undertaking your research in this period, with full access to research facilities and submit your thesis by the end of that time. 

The information on this page will signpost you to different processes and policies that may apply during this stage of your researcher's journey.

Registration, training and induction

 

Researcher engagement and employment

 

Mode of study

 

University of Nottingham staff who wish to undertake a research degree 

 

Module enrolment for researchers

 

Supervision

 

Progression review

 

Additional period of study and transfer your studies

 

Voluntary interruption of study

 

Sickness leave and annual leave

 

Study away

 

Finance and funding

 
 

Withdrawal

 

Submission

 
 

Notification of submission