S.L. 327.695 Art. 9Applications for Ph.D. Degrees

(1) Applications may be submitted at any time of the year but students shall be registered with effect from one of the following dates: 1 October, 1 December, 1 February, 1 April, and 1 June.

(2) Applications for Ph.D. Degrees shall include the following:

(a) the provisional title for the thesis and practice, as applicable;

(b) a detailed research proposal of between 2,000 and 3,000 words, which shall include a timeline for the progression of the research programme;

(c) a statement on whether the studies will be undertaken on a full-time or a part-time basis, and, in the latter case, the number of hours that shall be dedicated to this research work;

(d) a statement regarding the applicant’s employment commitments, as applicable;

(e) the name of an academic member of staff of the University who has agreed to act as Principal Supervisor;

(f) where appropriate, a request to undertake the research outside the University; and

(g) any other document as may be required by the Faculty and indicated in the Faculty Bye-laws.