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Variations for postgraduate students
In all instances the University Postgraduate Board will approve Master of Philosophy applications.
To apply for a variation to a postgraduate candidature use the Form-PG2
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Note: the content provided is a summary only. A full description of guidelines and processes can be found in the AUT University Postgraduate Handbook.
The applicant must re-apply for admission, if the candidature is not reactivated within the approved timeframe.
Changes to mode of study will normally only be permitted at the end of the current period of enrolment unless the current enrolment would normally be considered the completion of the course. If this is the case, then an extension would be required.
International students are not permitted under the terms of their entry visas to study part-time.
If students fail to re-enrol in any year by the required dates and do not contact the University, they will be deemed to have withdrawn from the programme and the candidature will be terminated.
It is important to note that should a student withdraw after 9 months of full-time or 1.5 years of part-time study, they will receive a DNC (Did Not Complete) grade. A W (withdrawn) grade will be recorded if they withdraw prior to this time.
Changes to the title that are as a result of a substantive change in the research topic, must be approved by the faculty postgraduate committee.
To apply for a variation to a postgraduate candidature use the Form-PG2
108kBNote: the content provided is a summary only. A full description of guidelines and processes can be found in the AUT University Postgraduate Handbook.
Deferment of enrolment for masters degrees
An applicant may seek approval for the deferment of commencement of the programme for a period of up to 12 months from the date of approval by the faculty postgraduate committee. The applicant should discuss their intention to defer with their faculty.The applicant must re-apply for admission, if the candidature is not reactivated within the approved timeframe.
Mode of study (full-time/part-time)
Students may be full-time or part-time. Change to mode of study will require approval from the faculty postgraduate committee.Changes to mode of study will normally only be permitted at the end of the current period of enrolment unless the current enrolment would normally be considered the completion of the course. If this is the case, then an extension would be required.
International students are not permitted under the terms of their entry visas to study part-time.
Extensions
If a student cannot complete the thesis/dissertation/exegesis within the normal timeframe, they may apply to the faculty postgraduate committee for an extension. Normally only one extension, regardless of its duration, is permitted. The normal timeframe for an extension is two months, but may be extended to a maximum time of six months, for exceptional circumstances. Students should apply in advance.Leave of absence
If a student is prevented from undertaking work on the thesis or dissertation for an extended period due to illness or unforeseen domestic/personal circumstances, the faculty postgraduate committee may approve a leave of absence for a period of no more than twelve months. The effect of such a leave of absence is to 'stop the clock' for the student so that they are not penalised in terms of the completion date. A student who has been granted a leave of absence will not normally have access to AUT resources during this period.Withdrawal
Students may seek to withdraw from their candidature by writing to the faculty postgraduate committee, after consultation with their primary supervisor.If students fail to re-enrol in any year by the required dates and do not contact the University, they will be deemed to have withdrawn from the programme and the candidature will be terminated.
It is important to note that should a student withdraw after 9 months of full-time or 1.5 years of part-time study, they will receive a DNC (Did Not Complete) grade. A W (withdrawn) grade will be recorded if they withdraw prior to this time.
Change to thesis/dissertation topic/title
Changes to the title are allowed during the course of the thesis/dissertation/exegesis.Changes to the title that are as a result of a substantive change in the research topic, must be approved by the faculty postgraduate committee.
Last updated: 19 Jul 2010 10:52am