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Research Degree Supervision and Examination
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 Course Unit students will be able to:
- Critically examine the external influences and drivers which shape the context of research degrees supervision in the UK.
- Explore the role of the supervisor within the research degree process in the light of the research degree supervision literature
- Evaluate skills development frameworks for research students’ employability
- Discuss the role of the examiner and the examination process in relation to research degrees in Higher Education.
Participants will have the opportunity to explore and critically evaluate:
- The contemporary literature and scholarship on research student support and supervision;
- The structure, policies and procedures that govern postgraduate research degrees within the University;
- Pedagogies for supervision and best practice in the supervisory process to enhance the student experience;
- Employability and the acquisition of transferable skills through the postgraduate research process;
- The contemporary external environment particularly HEFCE completion rates, the QAA Quality Code: Chapter B11 and Vitae’s Researcher Development Framework;
- The role of the examiner and good practice in the assessment of research degrees.
Summative:
A reflective account (or negotiated equivalent) that responds to the learning outcomes incorporating both the participant’s own experience and academic literature/other information sources (2,500 words or equivalent).
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 »
In brief
- Gain a better understanding of doctoral supervision at MMU
- Consideration of good practice in doctoral supervision
- Completion of this unit features as a consideration when doctoral teams are being considered
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
Delivery Dates and Registration
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
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RDSE
Taught sessions on Friday 9.30-12.30
Date Activity Location 29 April 2022 Session 1 online 6 May Session 2 online 13 May Session 3 online 20 May Session 4 online 27 May Session 5 online 12 Sept 2022 Final Submission Deadline Moodle - Click here to see full timetable
RDSE
Taught sessions on Thursday 9.30-12.30
Date Activity Location 30 Sept 2021 Session 1 online 7 Oct Session 2 online 14 Oct Session 3 online 21 Oct Session 4 online 28 Oct Session 5 online 10 Jan 2022 Final Submission Deadline Moodle
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Summer 2022
Online sessions begin:
Friday
29th April
Delivery:
9:30am - 12:30pm
Venue: online
Timetables for currently running units:
Taught sessions began: Thursday 30th September 2021, 9:30am
Please contact the UTA CPD team if you have any queries.