After having gained 32 credits then one presents a doctoral thesis in order to finish one's studies. Doctoral studies are regulated very comprehensively in the Royal Decree of the 23 February 1985. The majority of students in this section are involved in In-service Teacher Training. The remainder are participating in further education courses. The UNED also offers Foundation courses for adults over 25 years old.
Examinations are the basic way of controlling students' academic performance.
The student will find a general description of the features of examinations and marking and grading policy. The tutor of each course must provide a report on each student regarding results in assessments tests and other details. This report will be considered in conjunction with the examination results of the student in coming to the final mark.