During your time with us you may require an extension to your thesis submission, this page will guide you on the extension process.
There may be a variety of reasons you feel you may need an extension to the submission of your thesis whilst at Queen Mary. The following page will work to guide you on the criteria for this. The process has been updated as of the 10th July 2020. The main changes made are:
PGR Extension of Thesis Submission Form [XLS 133KB]
If you will not be able to work on your research programme at all for a period of time it may be more appropriate to request permission to interrupt your studies.
First, discuss your application with your Primary Supervisor to review your progress to date and to develop a timetable for completion of all work on the thesis and to agree a new thesis submission deadline.
On the form please explain how circumstances beyond your control make it impossible for you to complete the thesis by your current thesis submission date, and attach your timetable for completion of all work on the thesis and the proposed new thesis submission deadline. The thesis completion plan should include a table of contents, chapter headings and timetable for thesis completion for each chapter. Please use the template provided.
Requests for extensions must be approved by your Primary Supervisor and the school/institute Director of Graduate Studies. Your Primary supervisor and the Director of Graduate Studies (DGS) will review your application and, if they support your request, the DGS will forward the application to the Research Degrees Office by email to researchdegrees@qmul.ac.uk
Your request will be considered and the decision made by the Research Degrees Programmes and Examinations Board. When a decision has been made on your application, the Research Degrees Office will notify you and your school/institute.
If you have Student Immigration Permission (formerly a Tier 4 visa) you may need to apply for an extension of your visa. Please see the Advice and Counselling Guide before completing this form.
Students who receive their stipend funding from grants awarded by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI – the Research Councils) should check the UKRI doctoral training grant terms and conditions with their Doctoral Training Manager before applying for an extension. UKRI monitors the thesis submission rates of its funded students. Please refer to Council specific guidance for further detail. The terms and conditions of UKRI funding take precedence over the Queen Mary Academic Regulations.
Students in their final 12 months of study who have not already transferred to writing-up status should discuss with their supervisor submitting an application to transfer to writing-up status using the online form in MySIS. A student who is in writing-up status by the time of the start of the extension period will not pay fees for the extended period of study.