Integrated PhD and Engineering Doctorate in Complex Integrated Systems for Defence and Security (CDT-CISDnS) 2024-25

Academic Regulations: Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

School	School of Engineering
Final Award	Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Doctor of Engineering With exit awards of: Master of Philosophy Postgraduate Diploma Postgraduate Certificate
Programme(s)	Integrated PhD in Complex Integrated Systems for Defence and Security (CDT-CISDnS) Engineering Doctorate in Complex Integrated Systems for Defence and Security (CDT-CISDnS)
Last modified	March 2024

The Academic Regulations apply to and regulate the programme(s) listed above.

On occasion, programmes can be exempted from one or more of the clauses in the Regulations; one or more of the clauses can be varied; and programmes can impose additional requirements.

Exemptions are characterised by the omission of the relevant clause.
Variations are characterised by the replacement of the clause with alternative wording.
Additions are characterised by requirements in addition to those detailed in the Academic regulations.

The programmes listed have approval from the Academic Quality and Standards Subcommittee for the exemptions and/or variations and/or additions to the regulations noted below.

The taught component of the Integrated PhD and Engineering Doctorate programmes are also subject to the regulations governing Progression, Determination and Classification of Results: Postgraduate Master’s Programmes regulations, with exemptions, variations and additional requirements as specified below.

Exemptions

The clause(s) listed below describe where an exemption to the Regulations exists.

Existing University Regulation Progression, Determination and Classification of Results: Postgraduate Master’s Programmes		Approved Variation
7. Dissertation
7.1	The dissertation is not considered to be a taught Module and compensation, Referral and Repeat are not applicable.	Students are not required to complete a dissertation. Students will instead complete a non-credit-bearing compulsory Feasibility Study throughout the duration of the taught component of the Integrated PhD and Engineering Doctorate programmes. The Feasibility Study will follow the guidelines for the Transitional Research Project as set out in the Integrated PhD Framework which is designed to support students’ transition from the taught component to the research component of the programme. The Feasibility Study can form the foundation of the content submitted by students for their First Progression Review.
7.2	The Pass Mark for the dissertation is 50.
7.3	A student failing to achieve the Pass Mark may submit a revised dissertation on the same subject on one occasion only.
7.4	A student revising their dissertation will be given three months from the date the outcome of the Board of Examiners is published, to revise and resubmit their dissertation. If deemed appropriate by the Board of Examiners, a student revising their dissertation may be allowed access to facilities and/or resources for practical work during this time.
7.5	A student revising their dissertation will have access to two instances of supervision: i) The student will receive detailed written feedback on the failed dissertation and the improvements required. The student should also have the opportunity to meet with their supervisor to discuss the improvements required. ii) Before submission of the revised dissertation, the student will receive feedback on the revisions made.
7.6	The mark for a revised dissertation will be Capped at the Pass Mark.
7.7	No Internal or External Repeat of the dissertation Module is allowed.
7.8	The dissertation Module can only be undertaken as an internal student. If a student has not passed sufficient taught Modules at the first attempt such that they will need to Repeat the taught part of their programme to achieve the award, they can choose one or more of the following options following academic advice from within the School: i) The student can choose to undertake and submit the dissertation and then Repeat the taught part of their programme Internally or Externally. If the student fails the dissertation submission, the student will be allowed to submit a revised dissertation on the same subject on one occasion only as described under paragraphs 7.3 to 7.6. No Repeat of the dissertation allowed. ii) The student can choose to stop undertaking any work on the dissertation and Repeat the taught part of the programme Internally. Following successful completion of the taught Modules, the student can then complete and submit the dissertation. If the student fails the dissertation, the student will be allowed to submit a revised dissertation on the same subject on one occasion only as described under paragraphs 7.3 to 7.6. No Repeat of the dissertation allowed.

Variations

The clause(s) listed below describe where a variation to the Regulations exists:

Existing University Regulation

Regulations Governing Special Considerations and Pause in Study for Postgraduate Research Students

Approved Variation

2. Section A: The Policy

What circumstances are covered within these regulations?
Special consideration for extenuating circumstances

2.4

Whilst the University recognises that difficulties impact on individuals in different ways, a non-exhaustive list of the situations that generally meet the definition of extenuating circumstances is set out below:

bereavement – death of a close relative/friend/significant other that, in an employment context, would lead to an absence in accordance with compassionate leave;
serious short-term illness / accident / hospitalisation that, in an employment context, would have led to a period of (un)certified sickness absence;
deterioration or fluctuation of a disability or long-term/recurrent health condition;
significant adverse personal/family circumstances;
employment commitments that could not reasonably have been foreseen;
financial issues that could not reasonably have been foreseen;
other significant exceptional factors where there are other exceptional factors which have caused significant stress (e.g. victim of a crime).

bereavement – death of a close relative/friend/significant other that, in an employment context, would lead to an absence in accordance with compassionate leave;
serious short-term illness / accident / hospitalisation that, in an employment context, would have led to a period of (un)certified sickness absence;
deterioration or fluctuation of a disability or long-term/recurrent health condition;
significant adverse personal/family circumstances;
employment commitments that could not reasonably have been foreseen;
military or security deployment;
financial issues that could not reasonably have been foreseen;
other significant exceptional factors where there are other exceptional factors which have caused significant stress (e.g. victim of a crime).

2. Section A: The Policy

What circumstances are covered within these regulations?
Pause in study that is unrelated to extenuating circumstances

2.6

A non-exhaustive list of the situations that would generally require a pause in study is set out below:

attendance at a fixed-term work placement that supports the research degree;
parental leave;
employment commitments (where an employer requires more time than usual to be dedicated to employment). This should be for a short and limited period of time only.
other significant exceptional factors where there are other exceptional factors which have caused significant stress (e.g. victim of a crime).

A non-exhaustive list of the situations that would generally require a pause in study is set out below:

attendance at a fixed-term work placement that supports the research degree;
parental leave;
employment commitments (where an employer requires more time than usual to be dedicated to employment). This should be for a short and limited period of time only;
military or security deployment;
other significant exceptional factors where there are other exceptional factors which have caused significant stress (e.g. victim of a crime).

Additional Requirements

The clause(s) listed below are in addition to the Regulations.

None apply.

These regulations should be read in conjunction with the programme specification.

Disclaimer

As a research-led University, we undertake a continuous review of our programmes to ensure quality enhancement and to manage our resources. As a result, these regulations may be revised during a student’s period of registration, however, any revision will be balanced against the requirement that the student should receive the educational service expected. Please read our Disclaimer to see why, when and how changes may be made to a student’s programme.