Candidature Milestones
| Full-time | Part-time | Requirements | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-confirmation | 6 months | 12 months |
Thesis overview (300 words) Research plan |
| Confirmation | 12 months | 2 years |
Thesis report (3,000 words) Research plan Sample chapter (7,000-10,000 words) RIOT Certificate Confirmation Seminar (30 minutes) |
| Progress review | n/a | 3 years |
Thesis overview (300 words) Research plan |
| Progress review | 2 years | 4 years |
Thesis overview (300 words) Research plan Sample Chapter (10,000 words) |
| Progress review | 3, 3.5 and 4 years | 5, 6, 7 and 8 years |
Thesis overview (300 words) Research plan |
| Completion | 3-6 months before submission | 3-6 months before submission |
Thesis summary (2,000 words) Abstract (100 words) Completion Seminar (1 hour) |