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6.3.5 The senior <strong>of</strong>ficer appointed to deal with complaints is the Pro-Vice Chancellor for Education and Student Experience. 6.3.6 At any stage (informal or formal) a student may seek the assistance <strong>of</strong> the Pro Vice- Chancellor for Research and Enterprise in dealing with their problem or in presenting their case. Additionally a student may wish to speak to the Independent Advice Unit in the Students’ Union who can <strong>of</strong>fer free independent impartial advice and representation. COP on PGR Degrees, November 2011 36
ANNEXES Annex A1: University criteria for making research degree awards at doctoral and masters level Keele University wishes to ensure that its awards are made at the recognisable national standard, and subscribes to the descriptions <strong>of</strong> learning outcomes required at doctoral and masters level as set out by the Quality Assurance Agency in August 2008 (The framework for higher education qualifications in England, Wales and Northern Ireland). Examiners should use the following criteria when deciding whether candidates for research degrees have met the requirements for an award. Doctoral level D1 For an award to be made at Doctoral level (PhD, EdD, DBA, DM, MD, DPsych), students must achieve the required learning outcomes for level D <strong>of</strong> the National Qualifications Framework: Doctorates are awarded to students who have demonstrated: I. the creation and interpretation <strong>of</strong> new knowledge, through original research, or other advanced scholarship, <strong>of</strong> a quality to satisfy peer review, extend the forefront <strong>of</strong> the discipline, and merit publication; II. a systematic acquisition and understanding <strong>of</strong> a substantial body <strong>of</strong> knowledge which is at the forefront <strong>of</strong> an academic discipline or area <strong>of</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essional <strong>practice</strong>; III. the general ability to conceptualise, design and implement a project for the generation <strong>of</strong> new knowledge, applications or understanding at the forefront <strong>of</strong> the discipline, and to adjust the project design in the light <strong>of</strong> unforeseen problems; IV. a detailed understanding <strong>of</strong> applicable techniques for research and advanced academic enquiry. D2 The thesis shall be no longer than 100,000 words (to include main text and footnotes, but not references and appendices). Although there is no lower word limit for thesis length, the thesis must be long enough to explore the subject in sufficient depth and breadth to fulfil the requirements for the degree. Clarity and succinctness <strong>of</strong> expression is valued. The literary style and presentation <strong>of</strong> the thesis should be satisfactory. The candidate will be required to satisfy the Senate that it affords evidence <strong>of</strong> originality, shown either by the discovery <strong>of</strong> new facts or by the exercise <strong>of</strong> independent critical power. D3 Musical composition A candidate in musical composition is required to submit a folio <strong>of</strong> original compositions, in the form <strong>of</strong> scores or, in the case <strong>of</strong> electronic music, recordings (or equivalent) on appropriate media. A written introduction is also required, which covers all the works submitted, giving background information as well as details relating to aesthetic and technical concerns. Where part <strong>of</strong> a candidate's research has included the production <strong>of</strong> original s<strong>of</strong>tware or other tools which have assisted the realisation <strong>of</strong> the portfolio then these may also form part <strong>of</strong> the submission. Alternatively, and particularly where the compositions or other musical examples are mainly illustrative <strong>of</strong> the capability <strong>of</strong> such tools, then the candidate should submit under regulation D1. Wherever possible, the appropriate submission pathway should be determined at the outset with the supervisor. COP on PGR Degrees, November 2011 37
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