Before a transfer to full candidature is applied for, the student and the supervisor should discuss the requirements and reach agreement about whether they have been met or what remains to be done, and what further help, advice or resources are needed. The readers make a formal written report of 1-2 pages to the Director of Postgraduate Studies. The Director of Postgraduate Studies then passes the reports on to the student and supervisor. Thesis statement A succinct and cogent statement of the PhD project. Thesis rationale Situating the project.
Literature review A review of the significant secondary material on the subject.
At least one substantial piece of writing, of about 6-8,000 words, to demonstrate that the quality of writing and analysis expected of a PhD thesis may be met. This should be in the form of a draft chapter of the thesis. Work submitted for assessment in the Research Seminars or conference papers, articles submitted for publication or already published may be submitted in support of an application. A schedule for the conduct of the research, writing, and presentation of the thesis. Two copies of your confirmation application should be submitted to the Assistant to the Director of Postgraduate Studies.