If you are a full-time postgraduate research (PGR) student but would like to change to part-time, or vice versa, you will need to submit an RDA5: Changes to Registration Form. Your request will then be considered by the Faculty Research & Degrees Committee (FRDC) and you will receive an email notification of the outcome. If accepted, the duration of your study will be calculated using the formula available in the Postgraduate Research Students and Supervisor’s Handbook.
All international students on a student visa and non-EEA students with limited leave in the UK should seek advice from the International Student Advice Service before making any changes to their programme of research. You can find more information in the following online resources:
• Postgraduate Research Student's and Supervisor's Handbook, see section K: Changes to Registration.
• Academic Regulations for Postgraduate Research Awards, see section D: Registration, contractual obligations and engagement.