MPhil degree
A candidate for the MPhi degree on a full-time
basis will be required to submit a dissertation on an
approved subject for examination not less than two (2)
calendar years and not more than five (5) calendar years
after registration.
Part-time candidates will be required to submit
their dissertation for examinations not less than (3)
calendar years and not more than seven (7) calendar years
after registration.
PhD degree
A Candidate registered for full-time studies in
the Ph.D. degree programme will be required to present
his/her thesis for examination not less than three (3)
calendar years and not more than six calendar years after
full registration.
Part-time candidates will be required to
present their thesis not less than four (4) and not more
than eight (8) calendar years after full
registration.
Degree transfers
Candidates who are seeking to transfer from the MPhil
programme to the PhD programme must:
- make two seminar presentations on their research,
and
- obtain the written approval of their
supervisor's.
Time spent during the MPhil degree programme will be
credited to the time required for the PhD degree.
The general regulations specified by the BGSR will
apply to the MPhil.D degree programmes.