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Below is the study milestone which will help you set important goals for your two-year MPhil study (full-time) or three/four-year PhD study (full-time).

1 year of Study English Language Proficiency Assessment st Checklist for Finishing RPgs Graduation Throughout the Study Perio d Program Requirements Every April to May Annual Progress Reporting Within a Stipulated Period PhD Qualifying Exam Last Term of Study Thesis Research Thesis Examination

English Language Proficiency Assessment

All new full-time RPg students are required to take the English Language Proficiency Assessment (ELPA) Speaking Test before the start of your first term of study to ensure you have the oral and aural skills for effective postgraduate studies and classroom teaching. Please register for the test here.

Students who are unable to attain the threshold score or fail to take the test are required to take and pass LANG 5000 Foundation in Listening and Speaking for Postgraduate Students to improve your spoken English before graduation.

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Program Requirements

RPg program involves:

Check out the details in the Postgraduate Program Catalog and start making plans for your study.

PhD Qualifying Exam

Students enrolled on PhD programs are required to pass a qualifying examination within a stipulated period in order to obtain the PhD candidacy.  Check your program-specific requirements in the Program Catalog.

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Annual Progress Reporting

You will report your study progress through an online Annual Progress Reporting system upon completion of each year of study.  Your Thesis Supervisor and Thesis Supervision Committee will review the report and discuss the study plan for the coming year with you.

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Thesis Research

RPg programs focus on original research by the students.  See how you can be actively involved in thesis research and make the most out of the process here.

 

Thesis Examinations

When your thesis is almost ready for defense before a Thesis Examination Committee, study the guidelines on thesis preparation and plan ahead for your examination scheduling.

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Checklist for Finishing RPgs

After the thesis defense has taken place, refer to the Checklist for Finishing RPgs to have an overview of matters you need to attend to from the submission of final thesis to diploma collection.