The Graduate School is a dedicated team of professional support staff who support all enrolled students on Postgraduate Research Degrees at the University. for all current students and Northumbria staff you can find information on the Graduate School Intranet Site.
The Graduate School address is:
The Graduate School, Academic Registry
Northumbria University
Pandon Building
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE2 1XE
Prospective Students or Applicants
Please contact PGR Admissions, or visit the Postgraduate Research pages.
New Students
Access new student information.
Academic Regulations
Academic Regulations for Research Awards
This includes MPhil, PhD and Professional Doctorate
Handbook of Student Regulations
The handbook is located on the Legal Services page
External Examiner Information
External examiners for Postgraduate Research Examinations can find the information and paperwork that they need below. They will also need to be aware of the Academic Regulations that are listed above.
Information for the Examination Team
Please find below all of the information needed by an examiner for a postgraduate research degree Viva Voce examination. You can also find the relevant Academic Regulations above.
The preliminary report (A Form) should be completed prior to the examination and the examiners will discuss these in the private meeting immediately before the examination takes place.
The Notes for the Examination Team gives generic details for all PGR examinations
Expenses for Research Degree Examinations
External examiners will be provided with a copy of the expenses claim form on or before the day of the examination. A copy of this as well as expenses guidance can be found on the Guidance for External Examiners webpage, under Fees and Expenses.
