Period of candidature is from one to four years, with direct contact with the supervisor a condition of candidature. For the M.A. this is a minimum of ten days per year, and for the M.Sc. attendance on campus is required at such times as the Faculty determines. The School also requires all Masters candidates to present a research proposal and a seminar on their research findings during their candidature. Recently the University of New England adopted a code of practice for research higher degrees. This policy statement details the responsibilities of students enrolled in research degrees, their supervisors, the School in which they are enrolled, and the University.
Doctoral graduates are also in a position to pursue academic and research careers.
Candidates must have fulfilled the requirements for a degree of this or another University or hold a qualification of equivalent standing of another institution. Candidates enrol as internal students in first year and external students in the second and third years. The course is offered on a fee-paying basis only. To qualify for admission to candidature, an applicant shall have fulfilled the requirements for a degree of this or another University or hold a qualification of equivalent standing. Candidates enrol as internal students in first year and external students in second year.