Overview

Graduate studies (sometimes known as postgraduate studies) in the Faculty of Arts may lead to a number of graduate diplomas, to masters degrees by various pathways and to the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree.

This part of this handbook is subdivided into sections designed to cover some of the common features of graduate studies and to point out some of the distinctions between the programs under the following headings:

Introduction (This section provides an outline of the available programs as well as information on fees for local students, postgraduate awards and scholarships.)
Application
Accepted candidates
Credit transfer
Exemptions
Enrolment (new students)
Pre-enrolment (continuing students)
Amendment to enrolment
Discontinuing subjects
Publication of results
Special consideration
Unsatisfactory progress and exclusion
Transfer from one degree program to another
Student grievance and appeals procedures
Examination grades (This section sets out the grades for subjects and theses.)
International students (This section deals with their special provisions and requirements.)
Masters theses (This section describes their presentation and supervision.)
Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (This section describes the program, including details of supervision.)

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