Progression

Students are required to make satisfactory progress towards completion of their postgraduate degrees, graduate diplomas or graduate certificates. The method of progression may vary depending on the course, for example, by research and thesis. If students are not making satisfactory progress they can be called upon by the Faculty to show good cause as to why their candidature should not be terminated.

For more information about progression please refer to the Postgraduate Research Studies Handbook’s section on Satisfactory Progress.

Candidature

A minimum and maximum period of candidature is specified for each candidate undertaking a research degree.

The minimum period is the earliest date at which you can complete the requirements for your research degree. Your target should be to complete within the minimum period. If it appears during your last year of candidature that you will not be able to complete the requirements by the latest date, you should apply for an extension of your period of candidature. However you cannot assume that an extension will be granted.

It is also important to remember that HECS exemptions under the Research Training Scheme (RTS) for higher degree by research students last for a maximum of four years' full-time equivalent study for a doctorate by research and two years' full-time equivalent study for a masters by research.

In the case of the Master of Applied Science and Master of Communication Disorders, unless the Dean permits otherwise:

• a full-time candidate is to complete the requirements not earlier than the end of the third semester and not later than the end of the fourth semester of candidature;
• a part-time candidate is to complete the requirements not earlier than the end of the sixth semester and not later than the end of the eighth semester of candidature.

For more information refer to the Postgraduate Research Awards Senate and Faculty Resolutions or consult the Postgraduate Research Studies Handbook's section on Time Limits.

Annual Progress Reports

All higher degree by research candidates must complete an annual progress report so the Faculty can be assured that candidates are progressing satisfactorily towards their degree. For any enquiries, you may email: