Current research students

Explore the wide range of information and resources we have to help you with your research degree
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We've got lots of information to help you, whether you've just started your research degree or have been with us for a while.

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GradBook

You can use GradBook to set up and record notes on your supervisory meetings, completed research degree candidate milestone forms and check your deadlines online.
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Research Degrees Handbook

Guidance for research degree students, academic staff, examination teams and professional staff.
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Module form

To sign up for any modules, complete and return the module form.
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English Language support

Develop your academic English language skills with our friendly and professional team.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions

Common questions asked when studying for a postgraduate research degree with the University of Plymouth.

Submission of your thesis for examination

Submission of research degree thesis are done electronically via GradBook ; a thesis submission link will be available for students who are within the submission of thesis registration period. It will still be possible to submit ‘non-traditional’ elements of theses (e.g. creative practice) in other forms; please liaise with your School PGR Coordinator and Doctoral College in these cases.
A TurnItIn report will also be a requirement to accompany the thesis submission. Further information on TurnItIn can be found in the PGR Students Moodle Page (University of Plymouth login required).
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Researcher development programme

At the Doctoral College we run a Researcher Development Programme which offers a wide range of courses and sessions to help you develop and broaden your research and transferable skills, whether you're a postgraduate research student or member of staff.
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Here to help

If you're unsure of anything, don’t forget to contact us at the Doctoral College, we'll be happy to help.
Postgraduate research support and research degree admissions teams:
Telephone: +44 1752 587640
4th Floor Nancy Astor, 9:00–16:30 Monday to Thursday, and 9:00–16:00 on Fridays. Closed on bank holidays.
Researcher development team:
Telephone: +44 1752 587633
3 Kirkby Terrace, 9:00–16:30 Monday to Thursday, and 9:00–16:00 on Fridays. Closed on bank holidays.