Revised April 2012
While all reasonable efforts have been made to ensure that the information contained in this Handbook is correct at the time of going to press, matters covered by this publication are subject to change.
The University reserves the right to introduce such changes as it may judge to be necessary or desirable. These changes, as reflected in the appropriate policies and procedures, will supersede the relevant information in this Handbook.
Overview
- The Nature of Research at Masters' level
- Overview of the Administration of Research Masters' Degrees
- Role of the Director, Graduate Research Services
From Beginning to End
- Initial enquiries
- Admission, enrolment and tuition fees
- Roles and responsibilities
- Perspectives on Quality Supervision
- Perspectives on Quality Candidates
- The early phase of the research
- Ethical approval
- Intellectual property
- Changes to admission details
- Format of the thesis
- Thesis submission dates and pro rata fees
- The Examination Process
- Graduation
- Access to the completed thesis
Resources and Support
- Sources of funding
- Resources
- Resolving problems and disputes
- Policy statements and Regulations
- Relevant committees
Other Services and Contacts
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