Article - As a Postgraduate Research Student, when do I get confirmation of my award?

This article will give you information on awards for Postgraduate Research Students.

The award of the research degree will be confirmed when:

• The approved final thesis and EThoS form have been submitted to the Student Administration Services, Student Life, DSAA by the candidate.
• The examination reports have been signed by the Academic Registrar on behalf of Academic Council

The examination reports have been signed by the Academic Registrar on behalf of Academic
Council.
Additionally, for a Professional Doctorate, the relevant Board of Examiners have agreed the award.

The DSAA Student Administration Services will send the successful candidate a certificate and letter of
congratulations from the Vice-Chancellor.

Candidates must ensure that their contact address held on the Student Record System is correct so
that the certificate and letter of congratulations are sent to the correct address.