By 1 month |
Research Log activated Field of Study agreed Assignment of Supervisors Timetable for supervisory meetings and progress reports |
Before 3 months |
Agreement of thesis work plan, research method and timetable Agreement of and attendance at Skills Development Programme and arrangements made for any further required study |
6 months |
Research Log updated with progress report |
12 months |
Agreement of programme for second year of study Writing of upgrade report and upgrade viva takes place Transfer of registration from MPhil to PhD (between 9–18 months, but as early as reasonable). |
24 months |
Submission and assessment of second year progress report on research log Agreement of thesis structure and strict timetable for thesis writing |
30 months (not less than 4 months before expected date of submission |
Submit entry for examination form Submit nomination of examiners form |
36-48 months |
Complete Research Log Transfer to Completing Research Student status (if necessary) Submission of thesis |