Changes to policy and curriculum

Research Degree Regulations (August 2017 update)

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In August 2017, The Open University made some changes to the Research Degree Regulations. These changes potentially affect all research degree students.

The changes made

1. Following the annual review of the research degree regulations by the Research Degree and Research Committees, there have been minor amendments and changes made to the regulations to ensure clarity and consistency throughout

What students need to do

Read the ‘summary of changes August 2017’ within Research Degree Regulations (PDF 818KB) to identify any changes that might affect you.