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Candidature Time Expectations

The following paragraphs outline the expected minimum and maximum times for candidature.

Doctor of Philosophy
A candidate for a Doctoral degree, whether completing a program by full-time or part-time study, or by a combination of full-time and part-time, shall not normally be permitted to submit a thesis for examination within the first three years (full-time equivalent) of candidature. A candidate will be expected to present his or her thesis for examination within four years (full-time equivalent) of the date of the initial enrolment in the course, excluding periods of approved leave of absence.

Professional Doctorate
A candidate for a research professional doctoral program shall not normally be permitted to submit a thesis or portfolio for examination before three years full-time equivalent enrolment, unless entry is on the basis of a relevant Masters degree. Candidates will be expected to submit their thesis or portfolio for examination no later than the end of four years full-time equivalent enrolment, excluding periods of approved leave of absence.

Master by Research
A candidate for a Master degree shall not normally be permitted to submit a thesis for examination within the first year (full-time equivalent) of candidature. A candidate will be expected to present his or her thesis for examination within two years (full-time equivalent) of the date of the initial enrolment in the course, excluding periods of approved leave of absence.