Research Proposal
The research proposal is a key requirement of your course. Your enrolment and candidature depend on approval of this proposal.
Due dates
From your commencement date, you must submit your research proposal within:
- 4 months if you are a full-time master's by research candidate
- 8 months if you are a part-time master's by research candidate
- 6 months if you are a full-time PhD candidate
- 9 months if you are a part-time PhD candidate
Differences between PhD and Masters research proposals can be found here.
Special requirements
You need to submit your research proposal with your application for candidature if you are:
- applying on the basis of a completed higher degree preliminary course
- applying to upgrade from a master's degree to a PhD
- a new PhD applicant who has partially completed a PhD program at another institution.
For more information, refer to regulations governing research higher degrees.
