Please retain the headings(in bold) in the text of the document when completing this form.

1 / Programme Title
2 / Programme Code
3 / JACS Code (if applicable)

4. Background to the subject area and main features of the programme

5. Programme aims

6. What taught elements, if any, will this programme include: (These taught elements shouldbe supported and approved by LeTS):

Programme learning outcomes – Knowledge and understanding:
Skills and other attributes:
Teaching, learning and assessment -Development of the learning outcomes is promoted through the following teaching and learning methods:
Opportunities to demonstrate achievement of the learning outcomes are provided through the following assessment methods:
Reference points - The learning outcomes have been developed to reflect the following points of reference:

7. Programme structure and regulations (Amend the table with possible exit routes as appropriate)

Period of Study / Registration / Exit Possibilities
Year 1 / MRes / MRes
Year 2 / PhD / MPhil
Year 3 / PhD / MPhil
Year 4 / PhD / PhD
Detailed information about the structure of programmes, regulations concerning assessment and progression and descriptions of individual modules are published in the University Calendar available on-line at

8. Criteria for admission to the programme

Detailed information regarding admission to programmes is available from the University’s On-Line Prospectus at

9. Periods of registration

The University of Sheffield’s minimum period of registration for a full-time PhD is 2 years, normal period is 3 years and the maximum period is 4 years. Tuition fees are normally only charged for the duration of the normal period of registration. If this programme differs from this practice please indicate here.In particular, please state clearly if tuition fees should be charged for longer than the normal period of registration, or if no additional time is granted for submission of the thesis. Other doctoral programme lengths are outlined in the Code of Practice for Research Degree Programmes:

10. Programme Regulations

Please indicate any programme regulations needed in order to implement this programme, over and above the University of Sheffield’s General Regulations for Higher Degree by Research.

11. Additional information

This specification represents a concise statement about the main features of the programme and should be considered alongside other sources of information provided by the teaching department(s) and the University. In addition to programme specific information, further information about studying at The University of Sheffield can be accessed via our Student Services web site at

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