Applying for Additional Time
Applying for additional time at the end of your programme
If you come to the end of your period of registration and find that you still need to complete research, you can apply for additional time in active research. During this period of additional study time, you will continue to receive full supervision and you will be allowed to access full facilities to carry out your research.
Fees
You will be required to pay tuition fees for the period of additional time that you require, but this will be on a pro-rata basis:
- Up to 4 months of additional time is charged at 25% of the standard tuition fee;
- Up to 8 months of additional time is charged at 50% of the standard tuition fee;
- Up to 12 months of additional time is charged at 100% of the standard tuition fee.
To calculate the fee you will be charged, please see the Fees and Finance webpages for Home/EU students or International Students.
Fees will not usually be covered by your sponsor or a fee-waiver. UKRI / bursary funded students may have strict time limits for completion of their work shorter than the University maximum.
Maximum periods of additional time
The maximum additional time in active research for University of Huddersfield research degree awards is as follows:
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Master’s by Research (MA / MSc (Res) / MEnt) |
4 months FT & PT |
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Master in Research (MRes) |
4 months FT & PT |
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Master of Philosophy (MPhil) |
4 months FT & PT |
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Professional Doctorate (EdD / DBA / DPA) |
12 months FT & PT |
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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) / Doctor of Enterprise (EntD) |
12 months FT & PT |
At the end of the additional time, candidates may either:
- Apply for more additional time, up to the maximum allowed, where applicable; or
- Apply for a writing-up period to complete the writing of their degree; or
- Submit their work for examination.
How to apply for additional time in active research
Please complete the Application for additional time and email it to your School PGR Team no later than three months before the end of your programme (your active research period).
An application for additional time in active research should also be accompanied by:
- A plan for the completion of research in the time being requested;
- A summary of the work you have completed so far.
You should submit your application to your main supervisor who will review the request and submit it to your School's Director of Graduate Education for their approval. The candidate will normally be advised of the decision within 10 working days of application.