The minimum period of candidature for full-time candidates is one year, the maximum period three years. For part-time candidates the minimum is two years, the maximum five years. Candidates pursue an approved program of study and research which may include some units of coursework. The program includes the presentation of a thesis comprising at least two thirds of the program of study. The thesis for a degree of Master by research must have adequately placed the topic in the context of current knowledge and have satisfactorily linked empirical outcomes or new evaluations with the relevant literature.
Examination is by thesis.