Things to consider

Are you motivated enough to take on upto two years of extra study, which will largely be done independently? Each student will be allocated a supervisor who will provide frequent personal supervision and monitor the progress of your research. Some Universities will offer in addition, two members of the faculty who are responsible for providing you with specialised techniques. Many students are noted as saying having a good supervisor can make all the difference.

The successful completion of a course of study is dependent on a positive commitment from both the teaching and supervisory staff and the students themselves. To maintain the highest standards in graduate teaching and research, Universities operate a Code of Practice, which deals with all aspects of teaching, supervision and study. All programmes of study are regularly reviewed to ensure that the teaching arrangements are satisfactory and that students are making appropriate progress. To ensure this, the views of students, academic staff and examiners are considered so that, where necessary, change takes place.

Information on all programmes are provided in programme handbooks, which describe in detail the syllabus, teaching arrangements, methods of assessment and other information essential to students. Advice is also given on how students may discuss any problems or difficulties.

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