Postgraduate
Process For PhD Confirmation/MA Review/ MA Upgrade
CANDIDATE:
- In consultation with supervisors, prepare a document of 7-10,000 words for PhD confirmation or 5-6,000 words for MA Review (see confirmation/review form for content – web addresses below).
- At least a week before panel is to meet, distribute document to members of panel.
- Attend the panel meeting at the time and date as arranged by the main supervisor.
SUPERVISORS:
- Support candidate in their preparation of the confirmation/review document.
- After consulting with Graduate Coordinator as to his/her availability, organise remaining members of the panel.
- Book venue and inform panel members and candidate of location, time and day.
- Ensure that candidate distributes confirmation/review document one week prior to panel meeting.
- On completion of panel meeting, write-up panel report for Graduate Coordinator’s endorsement.
GRADUATE COORDINATOR:
- Convenes confirmation/review panel.
- Liaises with and advises supervisor/s on preparation of panel report.
- Signs off on all documentation, including panel report.
DOCUMENTATION TO BE SUBMITTED TO POSTGRADUATE ADMINISTRATOR FOR PROCESSING:
- Confirmation/Review form (signed by candidate and supervisor)
- Panel report
- Copy of candidate's Confirmation/Review document
RELEVANT WEBPAGES: