During this period candidates for research degrees will be registered research students of the University.
Further information is given in the relevant departmental entries.
Each candidate will normally have two nominated supervisors. At the end of the three year period the candidate submits a thesis for examination. These programmes are also pursued by independent research under nominated supervisors. The Doctor of Education is a research degree with a taught component, lasting three to four years full-time. These are taught courses, normally of 12 months duration.