Review of postgraduate research degree programmes in England and Northern Ireland

In 2005-06, we were contracted to undertake a review of postgraduate research degree programmes in England and Northern Ireland.

Report on the review of research degree programmes: England and Northern Ireland - HTML | PDF

The review method

• Operational description (incorporating guidance to institutions) for special review of postgraduate research degree programmes (England and Northern Ireland) - PDF version | HTML version

Related documents

• Circular letter CL 03/07
• Press release
• CL 12/05 - Postgraduate research degree programmes – review of quality and standards (England and Northern Ireland)
• CL 03/05 - Postgraduate research degree programmes – review of quality and standards (England and Northern Ireland) (consultation)

Academic Infrastructure documents relating to the review method

• Code of practice for the assurance of academic quality and standards in higher education
• The framework for higher education qualifications in England, Wales and Northern Ireland
• Subject benchmark statements
• Programme specifications

A similar review was also undertaken in Wales:
Review of postgraduate research degree programmes in Wales | Arolwg o raglenni graddau ymchwil ôl-radd yng Nghymru