The PhD is awarded by the university to candidates who submit a thesis which
represents a significant contribution to knowledge or understanding and which
demonstrates the capacity to carry out independent research.
Depending on qualifications, candidates may be enrolled initially for
probationary PhD or MEngSc(Research). Probationary PhD and MEngSc(Research)
candidates are assessed after about 12 months candidature and, if suitable, may
convert to full PhD candidature. The maximum period of candidature for PhD is
four years (full-time) or eight years (part-time). In most cases, candidature
for PhD is backdated to the start of MEngSc(Research) candidature.
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