Graduate schools governance, processes, and policies
Middlesex University has robust governance and quality assurance processes for postgraduate research. Understanding these processes will enable you to better navigate the options available to you.
At Middlesex University, Postgraduate Research (PGR) Studies are led by the Director of Postgraduate Research Studies and governed by the Postgraduate Research Degrees Board and the Postgraduate Research Degrees Committee.
The Postgraduate Research Degrees Board meets quarterly to review researcher progress, ratify awards, and oversee examinations. The Postgraduate Research Degrees Committee meets three times per year, focusing on key aspects of the PGR experience, quality, and management. It plays a vital role in fostering a diverse and inclusive research environment, monitoring researcher development, and ensuring high-quality supervision.
At the Faculty level, Research and Knowledge Exchange Committees oversee PGR matters, working closely with Faculty and Departmental PGR Leads and Programme Leads. These leads ensure that University policies are effectively implemented at the department and faculty levels. They also review applications from prospective postgraduate researchers and collaborate with academics to assign supervisory teams.
The Research Degrees Administration Team (RDAT) supports PGRs from enrolment to graduation, working in partnership with faculties to ensure a smooth and well-supported academic journey. The team plays a key role in coordinating welcome and induction activities, facilitating training and development programmes, managing assessment and progression processes, maintaining learner records, and providing pastoral support to enhance the overall student experience.
Essential governance documents for Postgraduate Research can be found on the following links: