Writing-up status - completion of thesis and examination
Writing-up status refers to a period of time at the end of a student's research studies when they have completed any experimentation and/or data collection. All research students should aim to submit their thesis when their minimum period of registration expires. Therefore the writing-up period should be viewed as a period to finalise the thesis for submission, undertake a viva and graduate. For more detailed information about minimum and maximum periods of registration, see: http://www.bradford.ac.uk/hub/ResearchStudents/period/
Full-time doctoral students are normally transferred to writing-up status after their minimum period of registration (three years), if they do not submit their thesis. The writing-up period for Full-time doctoral students is usually one year only. The transfer is done automatically by Student Administration and Support (Research), unless, exceptionally, the School/Department concerned indicates that a particular student is not ready for transfer to writing-up status.
Part-time doctoral students may apply for transfer to writing-up status after their minimum period of registration (four years), if they do not submit their thesis. This transfer will only be approved if their School/Department are able to confirm that they have completed the experimentation/data collection phase, are "writing-up" and will actually submit their thesis during this final stage of studies. It is common for Part-time students to transfer only in year five or six of their programme. The writing-up period for Part-time doctoral students therefore varies, but is up to a maximum of three years.
Please note: all students should submit in advance of their writing-up period ending, as full use of University Library, email and access to internet and networking facilities will be given during this time. The School/Department must inform the student of their policies with regard to School/Department-based facilities.
