7.2.1 A full-time candidate shall normally reach the standard for MPhil within 2 years of registration and for PhD within 3 years and pro-rata for part-time.
7.2.2 The thesis must be submitted within the following minimum and maximum periods of registration:
| Award | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| MPhil full-time | 2 years | 3 years |
| MPhil part-time | 3 years | 4 years |
| PhD full-time (via transfer from MPhil registration and including that period of MPhil registration) | 3 years | 5 years |
| PhD part-time (via transfer from MPhil registration and including that period of MPhil registration) | 4 years | 6 years |
| PhD full-time (direct) | 2 years | 5 years |
| PhD part-time (direct) | 3 years | 6 years |
| Research Component of the Professional Doctorate(s) EdD and DNurs, DMid | 3 years | 4 years |
| Research Component of the Professional Doctorate in Coaching and Mentoring (DCM) | 2 years | 4 years |
7.2.3 It should be noted that a timely completion/conferment for the following awards should take place within the timescale indicated below:
| Award | Timescale |
|---|---|
| MPhil full-time | 2 years |
| MPhil part-time | 4 years |
| PhD full-time (via transfer from MPhil registration and including that period of MPhil registration) | 3.5 years |
| PhD part-time (via transfer from MPhil registration and including that period of MPhil registration) | 5.5 years |
| PhD full-time (direct) | 2 years |
| PhD part-time (direct) | 4 years |
| Research Component of the Professional Doctorate(s) | 3-4 years |
| Research Component of the Professional Doctorate in Coaching and Mentoring (DCM) | 2-4 years |