All research students are initially registered for an MPhil degree. Supervision and Support Research students are supervised by two members of staff, with whom they meet regularly to plan the research, develop a timetable and discuss progress.
Supervisors submit reports on students progress at six monthly intervals.
An internal assessor is appointed for each student who carries out a formal review at the end of each year. Full time students are provided with workspace within the School, with easy access to micro-computers and telephones. We have a stock of equipment for recording and transcribing interviews and a library of computer software for handling both qualitative and quantitative data. All research students undertake a programme of research training which includes modules in Philosophy of Social Science, Qualitative Methods and Quantitative Methods. They also take part in short courses on a range of topics including Planning Research and Time Management, Building a Bibliography, Spoken and Written Communication Skills, Library and Information Technology Skills.