Further information
If you have:
an incomplete master's by research program from another tertiary institution or have an incomplete master's (other than master's by research) from UWA
... you can lodge an application for entry to a PhD but you will be treated as a new applicant.
Only UWA master's by research students who have not yet been awarded the degree, and want to continue their research at the higher standard of a PhD, may be considered for transfer for PhD candidature.
Normally an application to upgrade is lodged six to 12 months after commencement but an application may be lodged at any time during the master's candidature.
If the application is successful any candidature time consumed in the master's by research program will be included as part of the maximum candidature time (four years full-time equivalent) of the PhD.
Lodge an application upgrade form accompanied by details of details of proposed research.
You will be advised in writing of the outcome of your application. This process can take up to six weeks.
