Our courses provide you with the resources to maintain the highest levels of research skills

There are a variety of free skills and training opportunities available for postgraduate research students from Skills for Success.

A range of training opportunities to support your personal

The PhD by Publication enables the candidate to submit their previously published work as the equivalent to a thesis submission for the award of a PhD.

Information for students wishing to appeal against the recommendation of a Research Students’ Progress Board or a viva examination decision.

Find out what you need to do if you wish to change your course.

Details of postgraduate research examination policies.

Everything you need to know about the Postgraduate Research examination process at Essex.

Guidelines relating to the formal submission of an extenuating circumstances claim to your Supervisory Panel and Research Students’ Progress Board.

You may be able to use your Proficio funds to pay for external training courses that are beneficial to the successful completion of your research degree.