Regulations and code of practice for research degree programmes

The ‘PGR Code’, provides the institutional framework for all postgraduate research (PGR) degrees delivered by us (the University of Bristol). Its purpose is to define the rules covering PGR study and to maintain the academic standards of research degrees.

View the 2023/24 Regulations and code of practice for research degree programmes

PGR code and regulations, 2023 to 2024 (Office document, 258kB) or PGR code and regulations, 2023 to 2024 (PDF, 1,288kB)

The PGR Code is for use by:

The PGR Code is updated annually so staff and students must refer to the current version. Only the current version has regulatory status and supersedes all previous versions.

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