This Queen’s Code of Practice for Research Degree Programmes applies to all the Research Degree Programmes (including the research elements of Professional Doctorates) and has been updated with full cognisance of the UK Quality Code (June 2024).  The Code of Practice for Research Degree Programmes has been written for students, staff, examiners, and other stakeholders.  It provides links to the Study Regulations for Research Degree Programmes, and outlines University procedures, processes and areas of good practice‌.

The Higher Doctorates page outlines the Higher Doctorates awarded by Queen’s, as well as admissions information, and a link to the Study Regulations for Higher Doctorates.

Download a printable PDF version of the Code of Practice for Research Degree Programmes.

Queen's University Belfast Staff: Access a recording of a webinar on updates to the Study Regulations for Research Degree Programmes for 2024-25 and related procedures. Staff log-in required. For further advice on the Regulations, Code of Practice or other quality assurance issues relating to Research Degree Programmes, contact the Quality Assurance and Regulations Team - qar@qub.ac.uk