6.2.1 The Research Degrees Team must be notified of all potential candidates for admissions to the part- time Distance learning MPhil/PhD programme in advance of the application being submitted via the University’s Online application system.
Where this is not possible, the Faculty must notify the Research Degrees Team as soon as they are aware of a potential application via this route, to ensure that all the necessary entry requirements can be considered in advance, and all system adjustments can be made to the online application, prior to the decision, and potential offer being made.
6.2.2 The Research Degree Committee may approve an application from a candidate proposing to study at a distance outside the UK on the part-time Distance Learning MPhil/PhD programme, provided that:
- In general, the candidate should spend no less than 6 weeks at the University though there are exceptions for certain courses. During the course of their attendance they will be required to do some, or all the following programme requirements as set out by their Director of Studies: carry out their research under supervision, attend training sessions, make presentations at seminars or conferences, complete the annual monitoring process, attend Registration and/or Transfer vivas, and undertake other forms of assessment as required;
*Please note the 6 weeks per year does not apply to any students who are studying for Doctorate in Coaching and Mentoring or MPhil/PhD through Distance Learning mode of study in Oxford Brookes Business School.
- the arrangements proposed for supervision must enable frequent and substantial contact between the candidate and the supervisor(s) based in the UK, including adequate face-to-face contact or online meetings with the supervisor(s);
- appropriate support is available for the candidate whilst they are studying at a distance outside the UK through the appointment of a locally-based supervisor or adviser;
- there is satisfactory evidence as to the facilities available for the research both in the University and abroad.
6.2.3 For part-time and full-time study on the Distance Learning MPhil/PhD or Professional Doctorate programmes within the Business School. There is no requirement for a minimum attendance at the University in each academic year.
However, to support their distance learning doctoral studies, OBBS PGR DL students will be able to attend on-campus intensive blocks covering some, or all of the following programme requirements as set out by their Director of Studies/ programme such as: carry out their research under supervision, attend doctoral training sessions, make presentations at seminars or conferences, complete the annual monitoring process, attend Registration and/or Transfer vivas, and undertake other forms of assessment as required.