Role of Dean of Graduate Studies

The Dean of Graduate Studies is the academic officer responsible for the admission, progression and examination of all postgraduate students in College. As chair of the Graduate Studies Committee the Dean plays a central role in the approval of new courses of postgraduate study, and in setting regulations governing the award of degrees. Together with the Graduate Students' Union, the Dean acts as a voice representing the graduate students on various fora in College, including the University Council,  Heads' of School Committee, The Deans' Committee, and the Research Committee.

The Dean is appointed by the University Council on the nomination of the Provost. The current Dean is Professor Neville Cox and he was appointed in 2016. There have been 17 Deans of Graduate Studies since the post was created in 1965.