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Research programmes are designed to allow for the all research to be completed and written up within the registered period of study. For eligible researchers, time is allocated to allow for the completion of any research yet to be written up. This time is referred to as the thesis pending period.  

Students whose programme of study lasts for less than four years (eight years in the case of part-time students) and who have completed their research and the period of registered study, may enter the thesis pending period. In all cases the thesis must be submitted within four years (full-time) or eight years (part-time) of the start of study or within 12 months (full-time) or 24 months (part-time) of the end of registration, whichever is the less. This may vary depending on the terms and conditions in your individual studentship. More information on the regulations can be found in the quality manual

Entry into thesis pending is dependent on satisfactory progression in the final Progression Review. Most students enter the thesis pending period upon finishing the registered period of study, but you can also choose to enter the thesis pending period early or alternatively request a further period of registered study. You should discuss your options with your supervisor in the first instance. 

During the thesis pending period you will still be entitled to use the library and University computing facilities but not the facilities for research as this stage of your study should be concluded. 

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 in thesis pending, including council tax exemption

 

Supervision in thesis pending

 

Extension to thesis pending and/or submission deadline

 

Notification of submission