The following programme was delivered in 2014-2015 and preceding years.  This programme was replaced in 2015-16 by a new programme managed by the Liverpool Doctoral College.

All PGRs are now expected to complete a Development Needs Analysis and, in consultation with their supervisor, to produce a personal training plan.

Full details are on the Doctoral College intranet site.

Time-line for part-time PhD students

Part-time students will normally complete the same programme components as full-time students, but they may spread the requirements over the first six years of their PhD, instead of the three for full-time students, as described below.

Years 1 and 2
Subject Specific training
Annual Progression

- First year development, a workshop or First Year Development Online.
- Training set by your school/ institute

And on an annual basis:

- The Record of Supervisory meetings
- PGR Portfolio of Activity
- Annual requirements set by your School/Institute

Years 3 and 4
Poster Day
Career Development
Annual Progression

- A Poster Day event, ideally the campus event
- Choose an option for the Careers  requirement, or apply for exemption
- Completion of Subject specific training

And,

- The Record of Supervisory meetings
- PGR Portfolio of Activity
- Annual requirements set by your School/Institute

Years 5 and 6
Career Development
Annual Progression

- Careers Development, if not completed earlier

And,

- The Record of Supervisory meetings
- PGR Portfolio of Activity
- Annual requirements set by your School/Institute

Optional Year 4
PGR Development Programme
Annual Progression

At this stage you should ensure that you have fulfilled all formal requirements.

You must complete the Record of supervisory meetings until your research degree is awarded

Viva
Resources to help prepare for your Viva