PhD Research (PSYC80004) // Assessment

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Probationary candidates are required to submit a written thesis proposal and to successfully defend it before a Thesis Advisory Committee for Confirmation.

  • 3000-4500 words
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.N/A

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).

N/A

Full-time candidates must commit to 40 hours of research each week.

Throughout the teaching periodN/A

All Psychological Sciences RHD candidates must present a progress report as a participant in the annual PhD Student Conference.

The annual PhD Student ConferenceN/A

A thesis of no more than 100,000 words must be submitted for examination by two external examiners, one of whom will be overseas.

  • 100,000 words
N/A

All candidates must present their findings in a Completion Seminar.

Within 6 months of submissionN/A

Last updated: 4 March 2025