This unit covers the role of the research student supervisor and the examiner, the regulations governing research degrees at MMU and the research student experience, contextualised in the relevant literature. It is strongly recommended to participants who are either already supervising research degree students or who are new to supervision. Completion of this 15-credit unit will allow favourable consideration of participants to join supervisory teams, including as Director of Studies, in line with sections 7.2 and 7.3 of the Institutional Code of Practice for Research Degrees.
On successful completion of this unit participants will be able to:
Participants will have the opportunity to explore and critically evaluate:
Formative:
Group presentations – critical evaluation of research student progression and completion, and of the role of the supervisor in supporting postgraduate research.
Summative:
A written reflective assignment, to include a demonstration of the participant’s critical and analytical understanding of their learning from the unit content, and action planning for their continuing professional development as postgraduate supervisors. (2,500- 3,000 words)
For more information contact utacpd@mmu.ac.uk
As well as registering below, in some circumstances you may need to complete an application form to study this unit. Please check on the application form page »
Mode of study: online
Number of sessions:5
Type of session: workshop
Assessment type and size:
2500 word written reflection
Prior knowledge/experience required: None. Usually staff taking this unit would have a doctorate.
When will it run: every term
Unit leader/contact: UTA CPD team
Please note: Units are delivered online. Processing time required for applications and preparation time for participants means that the last registration date cannot be extended
Online sessions begin:
Friday
30th April
Delivery:
9:30am - 12:30pm
Venue: online
last date for registration for all students:
7th April
Date | Activity | Location |
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30 April 2021 | Session 1 | online |
7 May | Session 2 | online |
14 May | Session 3 | online |
21 May | Session 4 | online |
13th Sept 2021 | Written Assignment Submission | Moodle |
Online sessions begin:
Thursday
30th September
Delivery:
9:30am - 12:30pm
Venue: online
Date | Activity | Location |
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30 Sept 2021 | Session 1 | online |
7 Oct | Session 2 | online |
14 Oct | Session 3 | online |
21 Oct | Session 4 | online |
10 Jan 2022 | Final Submission Deadline | Moodle |
Online sessions begin:
Friday
29th April
Delivery:
9:30am - 12:30pm
Venue: online
Date | Activity | Location |
---|---|---|
29 April 2022 | Session 1 | online |
6 May | Session 2 | online |
13 May | Session 3 | online |
20 May | Session 4 | online |
12 Sept 2022 | Final Submission Deadline | Moodle |
Please contact the UTA CPD team if you have any queries.