Chapter 4: Enrolment and Confirmation of Candidature
4.5 Attendance and Enrolment for Masters Students
4.5.1 Full-time candidature
In order to undertake full-time candidature, a candidate must be able to devote a minimum of four week days to the pursuit of the research project. Full-time candidates are expected to be in contact with their supervisor at least once every two weeks. There must be two 'in person' supervisory meetings each year.
4.5.2 Part-time candidature
In order to undertake part-time candidature, a candidate must be able to devote a minimum of two week days or the equivalent to the pursuit of the research project. It is strongly recommended this attendance should be organized in such a way that the candidate can have regular face-to-face interaction with their supervisor and attend seminars and other relevant research functions organized by the school, faculty and university. Part-time candidates are expected to be in contact with their supervisor, at least once every four weeks. There must be two 'in person' supervisory meetings per year.
Where the candidate is engaged in full-time employment, the School Graduate Co-ordinator will be required to certify that he/she is satisfied that the candidate is able to spend the stipulated time in pursuit of the research project.
External candidates should see the section on external candidature.