INFORMATION FOR NEW POSTGRADUATE RESEARCHERS
Welcome to the College of Arts & Humanities Graduate School.
We are delighted that you have accepted an unconditional offer of a place on one of our Postgraduate Research Programmes and look forward to meeting you when you begin your studies.
The table below provides some information on what you can expect to happen next in the lead up to commencing study in the College of Arts & Humanities in October.
Visit the College of Arts & Humanities Graduate School webpages for more information about how we can support you throughout your studies.
If you have any questions about studying with us, please email the Graduate School Team.
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All student must complete both Academic and Financial Registration. You can complete enrolment on courses and classes at any time after you have academically registered. |
From 05 August |
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The University is required to check the immigration status for all students who are not nationals of the UK or Ireland, including home fee payers and those who do not require a Student Visa. Registration opens form Tuesday 10 Septemer and appointments are available to book from mid-August. |
From mid August |
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Welcome email from the Graduate School. This contains information about Skills Developemnt Workshops for new PGRs and Induction. You should also make contact with your supervisors as soon as possible to arrange a meeting, usually in October, to discuss your training needs and enrol on mandatory and other skills development workshops via MyCampus. |
From mid August/September |
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Campus Card Registry issues campus cards for new students at the start of each academic session, normally throughout September. Please note that you must be fully registered before you can receive a campus card. |
From September |
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Teaching Teaching starts for those on an MRes programmes. |
16 September |
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College/UKRI funded students You will receive your first instalment of stipend by the end of September. Please ensure that you have entered your UK bank details to MyCampus when completing registration. |
End of September |
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Start of PGR academic year You should now be fully registered on MyCampus and using your University email address for all study-related correspondence. |
01 October |
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PGR Induction - programme of events and booking information. All PGRs who started studies in the previous 12 months are very welcome to attend any or all of the induction week events taking place from Monday 07 to Friday 11 October. College PGR Welcome on Monday 07 October from 3-5pm. You will also be invited by your School (Critical Studies; Culture and Creative Arts; Humanities; or Modern Languages and Cultures) to join induction events on Thursday 10th October. |
07 - 11 October |
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All new PGRs must complete mandatory training during the first year of study. |
Available online throughout the year |
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Attend one of the Setting Off workshops (doctoral students only) |
TBC |
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Webpages Information available online for Graduate School and School or Subject Areas. |
Available online throughout the year |
Welcome programmes and information for new students
Support for new EU and International students