Fees and financeYour fees status has been assessed as Overseas. Please contact us immediately if you think this is incorrect.University regulations for research studentsThe University Regulations permit full-time students registered for a PhD to submit a thesis for examination not less than two and not more than four years after initial registration. Full-time students normally complete the necessary research for a PhD within three years. Once the research is completed, and provided that the minimum period of study required for the degree has elapsed, students may transfer from full-time to 'writing-up' status, for which a reduced fee is payable. The programme has an initial study period during which the student is formally registered as a probationer candidate for the degree of PhD. PhD registration is confirmed upon successful completion of a transfer assessment.Note about sponsor conditionsIf you are funded by a third party industrial / charity sponsor, please read the statement on sponsor conditions available here.