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What happens when a student wishes to transfer from another Institution?Candidates may be admitted from another University to complete their MPhil/PhD at Salford, withor without their supervisor. If they are transferring with their supervisor, they need to providethe following from their previous institution:a. an official release together with details of the duration of the candidate's previousresearch study;b. a brief progress report approved by an appropriate officer or committee at theprevious institution;c. confirmation as to whether the candidate has upgraded from MPhil to PhD or not; andd. details of that process if it has taken place.If appropriate we may re-assess the candidate’s English language proficiency in order to ensure theUniversity of Salford's English language requirements are being met.Applications relating to candidates wishing to transfer to Salford independently of their previoussupervisor and institution are subject to the satisfactory provision of the information describedabove, but also:e. two academic references relating to recent previous study (required of all postgraduateapplicants);f. copies of regular progress reports (preferably annual reports) from the previousinstitution as far as possible;g. a clear recommendation from the selector, following an interview with the candidate,explaining why the candidate wants to transfer institution, and why it is felt thatprospects for successful completion will be better at the University of Salford.All such applications are subject to confirmation by the Dean or nominee on behalf of the College,ensuring that satisfactory arrangements for supervision have been approved and that the College issatisfied as to the arrangements for financial support for the candidate and facilities for the project- including the provision of any additional support strategies, specialist equipment or assistivetechnology required by disabled students.For any candidate accepted for transfer, there would normally be a minimum of 12 monthsbetween the date of transfer and submission of the thesis even if the candidate has alreadyupgraded from MPhil to PhD at his or her previous institution.Decisions on applications for transfer to the University are made by the Dean or nominee onbehalf of the College.Accreditation of Prior LearningProcess and requirements currently under review14
Applicants who disclose a Criminal ConvictionAs part of its duty of care, the University asks all applicants with unspent criminal convictions todisclose them and to provide further information were needed. A criminal conviction is not initself an automatic cause for rejection. Applicants to programmes involving interaction withchildren and/or vulnerable adults must obtain enhanced Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) clearance.This requires that all criminal convictions, including spent sentences, cautions and bind over ordersare declared.Further details can be found in the University’s Policy on Safeguarding Children and VulnerableAdults.Fraudulent applicationsThe University reserves the right to cancel or withdraw any offer made on the basis of anapplication that has been found to contain fraudulent, false or misleading information or which issupported by fraudulent documents including references and qualifications certificates. Any studentwho has been admitted on the basis of fraudulent, false or misleading applications may have theirregistration cancelled. International students who have been admitted on the basis of fraudulentinformation may be reported to the relevant government agency.15
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