
1 
This Order may be cited as the Power to Award Degrees etc. (Royal Northern College of Music) Order 2025 and comes into force on 5th January 2026.
2 
Royal Northern College of Music is authorised to grant research awards of the kind mentioned in section 42(2)(a) of the said Act for a fixed term beginning on 5th January 2026 and expiring at the end of the day on 4th January 2030.
3 
Royal Northern College of Music may authorise other institutions to grant such awards as specified in article 2 of this Order on its behalf.
Jean Arnold
Deputy Director of Quality
Office for Students
12th December 2025