Postgraduate researchers are those undertaking the following research degrees:
- MPhil
- MMus
- MRes
- MLitt
- PhD
- PhD with integrated study
- EngD
- DDS
- MD
- DD
- Higher doctorates (DD, DEng, DLitt, DMus, DSc, LLD, DSocSc)
- Professional doctorates (ClinPsyD, EdD, ThD, EdPsychD, SocSciD, Foren.Psy.D, HScD, HScD(Clin), DBA, DPT, App.Ed and Child Psy.D)
Postgraduate taught students are those undertaking the following postgraduate taught programmes:
- LLM
- MA
- Master Public Health
- Maths SKE
- MBA
- MEd
- MPA
- MPH
- MSc
- PG Affiliate
- PG Certificate
- PG Dip Ed
- PG Diploma
- PGCE
Section 6 of the University Regulations sets out the requirements and minimum/maximum duration, for all categories of Programmes of Study offered by the University. Section 7 of the University Regulations sets out the Regulations for assessing Registered students; requirements for progression; Regulations on the granting and calculation of awards; and the conduct of Degree Congregations.