Teaching lasts one academic year and the dissertation up to another year.
The degree is awarded after a successful public examination with a viva. A Ph.D. degree is obtained through independent research, assisted by supervisor, and the writing of the thesis that must be a result of original and research. It takes at least 3 years to gain a Ph.D. and is completed by defending a thesis is a public examination. It is possible that other might be approved later in the year.