Both degrees may be reduced, under special circumstances, by one year. Each candidate will have two supervisors, one of whom will be a member of the academic staff of the School and the other normally a local supervisor of suitable academic status. Candidates will be expected to consult their University supervisor as agreed by the School. A good honours degree is normally required, especially if funding is being sought from a research council. A number of graduate studentships are offered annually by the University and funding is sometimes available from the School.
Early applications are strongly encouraged.
The Committee of Vice-Chancellors and Principals administers an award scheme for overseas graduate students undertaking full time study for research degrees. Nominations for awards under this scheme are make by the University through the School which has offered the student a place. There are also a small number of graduate studentships offered annually by the University. Again early applications are strongly encouraged. For details on other awards please see the University Postgraduate Prospectus .