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- Probationary candidates are required to submit a written thesis proposal of between 3000 and 4500 words and to successfully defend it before a Thesis Advisory Committee for Confirmation. The thesis defence Must take place within 12 months of full-time enrolment (or equivalent part-time). The thesis defence may only occur within the first six months of enrolment under exceptional circumstances.
- All full-time candidates must complete an Annual Progress Review and must meet with the Thesis Advisory Committee to discuss progress at least twice each year (equivalent part-time).
- Full-time candidates must commit to 40 hours of research each week.
- All Psychological Sciences RHD candidates must present a progress report as a participant in the annual PhD Student Conference.
- A thesis of no more than 100,000 words must be submitted for examination by two external examiners, one of whom will be overseas.
- All candidates must present their findings in a Completion Seminar within 6 months of submission.
Last updated: 3 November 2022