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Candidates for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) must be good honours graduates of a recognised university or comparable university, or persons of equivalent qualifications who show evidence of exceptional ability, or who have demonstrated their ability in graduate studies. Before a candidate is registered for the degree of Ph.D. the University may require - 1. that the candidate obtain the degree of LL.M., M.A., M.B.A., M.Mus., M.Sc., or M.Res. from this University, and/or 2. that other prescribed coursework or preparatory work (which may be formally assessed) be undertaken and completed satisfactorily and/or 3. that the candidate register initially for the degree of M.Phil. and make satisfactory progress in the chosen field of research. Criteria for the award of the degree The degree is awarded on the examination of a thesis embodying the results of a candidate's research, and on an oral examination. The nature of the student's research programme must be on a scale which can be completed during three years, or at most four years, of full-time study or equivalent. In addition the candidate may be required to undertake such other tests as the examiners may decide. A successful candidate for the degree of Ph.D. must show convincing evidence of the capacity to pursue scholarly research or scholarship in his or her field of study on a scale which can be completed during three years of full-time research. The results of this research must then be embodied in a thesis which makes an original contribution to knowledge and the completed thesis must contain material of a standard appropriate for scholarly publication. The thesis must comply with the requirements for the form, submission and deposit of theses. The normal
minimum period of registration for PhD research students is 36 months
full-time, 48 months part-time. This can exceptionally be reduced by up to 6
months for both full-time and part-time students (with fees adjusted accordingly),
with the support of the supervisors and the prior approval of the Director of
the Graduate School. The normal
maximum period of registration for PhD research students is 48 months
full-time, 72 months part-time; for MPhil students it is 36 and 60 months.
Extensions beyond the maximum will only be allowed in exceptional
circumstances and if approved in advance by the Director of the Graduate
School. Requests
for intercalations and extensions will only be approved by the Director of
the Graduate School if they meet agreed criteria, are supported by
appropriate evidence, and are formally submitted in advance. The Director of the University Graduate School, acting on the recommendation of the department(s) concerned, may permit a candidate who has undertaken a period of study for the degree of M.Phil., M.Sc. by research, M.Sc., LL.M., M.Mus., M.B.A. or M.A. in this University, or an appropriate higher degree in another university, to register for the degree of Ph.D. and may recognise all or part of such a period of study as counting towards the minimum and maximum periods of registration for the Ph.D. degree. Such recognition shall not, however, be granted if the higher degree has already been awarded. Examiners
(including at least one external examiner) are appointed by the Director of
the Each examiner reports independently on the thesis before the oral, and any other examination required by the examiners, takes place. All examiners participate in the oral examination. The examiners may at their discretion invite the student's supervisor to be present at the oral examination. After the oral examination, each examiner reports on the examination and makes a recommendation based on both the report on the thesis and on the evidence from the oral, and any other examinations that have taken place. The examiners can make one of the following recommendations:
Examiners'
reports and recommendations are considered by the Director of the In case of disagreement among the examiners, the appropriate section of the regulations shall apply. If the examiners recommend that the degree of PhD should not be awarded, the case shall be considered by the Postgraduate Review Panel. Theses submitted for M.Phil.: the examiners shall, after holding an oral examination if they wish, recommend either:
Theses submitted for Ph.D.: the examiners shall, after holding an oral examination if they wish, make one of the following recommendations:
Cases in which the last three recommendations are made shall be reviewed by the Postgraduate Review Panel. |
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