Doctoral and Masters assessment
It is a University requirement that all doctoral or masters candidates undertake assessment in the early phase of their candidature. The assessment is undertaken as an oral presentation to a panel of assessors and the submission of written work. Based on the written work and the presentation the panel will decide whether the candidature of the student should be continued or subjected to further review.
Masters candidates are required to undertake assessment before or at the end of the first two semesters for full-time students and before or at the end of the first three semesters for part-time students.
Doctoral candidates are required to undertake assessment before or at the end of the first two semesters for full-time students and before or at the end of the first three semesters for part-time students.
In the Faculty the assessment panel is comprised of the candidate's Principal supervisor, Co-supervisor, the Chair of the panel (usually the Responsible Academic Officer), the Course Co-ordinator and two External Examiners. Members and students of the Faculty are also invited to attend as observers, but do not contribute towards the decision of the panel.
After the assessment the panel discusses the candidates presentation and work. The candidate will be informed of the panel's decision by mail within two weeks of the assessment date.
The University Policies and Rules relating to Doctoral and Masters Assessment
Faculty guidelines for Doctoral and Masters assessment (pdf, 84kb)
Please note that written work is due to the Student Officer: Research and Graduation two weeks before the assessment date.
Requirements of your candidature
Administration of your candidature
Progress reports
Doctoral and Masters assessment
Submitting your thesis
Graduation