The University provides a diverse range of research degree programmes through its Schools, Departments and Centres and through its validated and partner institutions.
This policy and guidance documents set out the arrangements for the quality assurance and enhancement of research degree provision and the principles that underlie the it, regarding the admission, progress and assessment of the University's research degree students.
These policies should be read alongside essential information for researchers.
Legacy SGUL students should contact the Doctoral College (Tooting Campus) in the first instance. All processes are gradually being adapted to the merged regulations, and you will be updated when changes that affect you have been made. Please email researchdegrees@sgul.ac.uk with your query.
Admissions
Admission for a research degree policy
Doctoral Degrees Condition and Categories of Reg
Supervision
Roles and Responsibilities of Research Students and Supervisors guidance
Conflict Resolution Supervisors and Supervisees
Progression
Progress Review Policy for Research Degrees
Transfer of Registration for MPhil/PhD to PhD policy
Academic Integrity and Misconduct Policy
Graduate Teaching Assistants
Graduate Teaching Assistants Policy
Examination
Doctoral degree examination policy
Notes for students on the viva voce examination
Statement of co-authors of joint publications
Changes in registration status
Interruption of Studies policy
Application for extension of candidature policy
Notification of Withdrawal policy
Parental Sick and Special Leave policy for PGRS
Guidance
PhD by prospective publication
Transfer to Writing Up guidance
Viva Voce Examination Information
External Examiners Fees and Expenses Claim Form
Checklist for External Examiners
Checklist for Viva Voce Chairs
Contact the Doctoral College
Please note that following our merger, all policies are subject to review and re-development as part of the integration within City St George’s, University of London. These policies were last updated on 25 July 2025.