Ordinance III: Higher Degrees - Keele University
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Ordinance III - Higher Degrees

1. To be admitted to the Degree of Master of Arts, Master of Business Administration, Master of Education, Master of Letters, Master of Laws, Master of Research or Master of Science by examination a student must have pursued, if a full-time student, for not less than two semesters from the date of registration or, if a part-time student, for not less than four semesters an approved course of study under a supervisor appointed by the Senate. To be admitted to the Degree of Master of Philosophy, Master of Surgery or Doctor of Medicine by thesis a student must have pursued, if a full-time student, for not less than one calendar year from the date of registration or, if a part-time student, for not less than four semesters, an approved course of study under a supervisor appointed by the Senate. When the student is a full-time member of the academic staff the regulations may specify a shorter period.

2. To be admitted to the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy a student must have pursued, if a full-time student for not less than four consecutive semesters, or, if a part-time student, for not less than eight semesters, an approved course of study under a supervisor appointed by the Senate. When the student is a full-time member of the academic staff of the University, regulations may specify a shorter period.

3. To be admitted to the Degree of Doctor of Letters, Doctor of Laws, or Doctor of Science a candidate must submit published papers and/or books representing the results of original research and scholarship. He/she must also have paid the prescribed fees and have complied with such other Ordinances and Regulations as may be relevant.