Making changes

• Change of mode of study (e.g. from full-time to part-time) 
• Change of research project or focus
• Change of degree programme from PhD to MPhil or Masters by Research, requested by the PGR
• Change of degree programme from Masters by Research to Provisional PhD
• Change of supervisor
• Change of thesis title
• Reduction to the standard period of study
• Change of school
• Change between Doctor of Philosophy and Doctor of Medicine
• Requests to change the period or pattern of attendance in Leeds for PGRs on Split-site, Dual Award or Distance-learning programmes
• Change of funding arrangements or sponsorship.

• Discuss any intention to make changes to your research degree with your supervisor if possible.
• Seek further advice from your Graduate School, and Director of Postgraduate Research Studies (DPGRS) if required, who will be able to talk through your options.
• Explore with your Graduate School options for support relevant to your situation such as academic, pastoral and wellbeing support. You can get independent advice from Leeds University Union. 

Your Graduate School will complete a change request form, which will be authorised by the DPGRS and submitted for consideration by the Progression and Examinations Group. You will receive notification of any change to your research degree arrangements once it has been confirmed.

Requests for suspensions and extensions of study are covered by the Suspensions and extensions policy. If you need to request a suspension or extension of study, please visit the Taking time out of your research page.

Please visit the Change of study location page for information on what to do if you’ll be away from the University for part of your studies.