Specific requirements applicable to the Dual PhD programmes with the following Partner University:
Students admitted |
from the 2022/23 cohort onwards |
In or before 2021/22 |
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on the basis of an MPhil or an RPg degree with a dissertation as an award requirement or above |
Normal Period of Study |
3 years* |
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Maximum Period of Study |
5 years* |
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on the basis of a Bachelor’s Degree with First Class Honours or a non-research Master’s degree |
Normal Period of Study |
4 years* |
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Maximum Period of Study |
6 years* |
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Deadline for confirmation of Registration |
Details are available here |
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Residence Requirement |
QUT Students |
4 consecutive semesters/terms at PolyU |
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PolyU Students |
3-year PhD: 4 consecutive semesters/terms at PolyU |
4 consecutive semesters/terms at PolyU |
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4-year PhD: 6 consecutive semesters/terms at PolyU |
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Thesis review and oral examination |
Students will need to submit a single thesis, thesis review will be conducted separately. One oral examination will be conducted in English at PolyU. Examination documents from both universities will be completed at the examination. Chief supervisors from both PolyU and the partner university need to attend the oral exam. |
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Continuation fee |
QUT students failing to submit their thesis by the end of the normal study period must pay a continuation fee while he/she is still staying at PolyU. |
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Study arrangement |
PolyU Students (outgoing): Study at PolyU first to fulfil the PolyU residence requirement and study at partner university for the remaining period. QUT Students (incoming): Arrange based on students’ study plan, students shall study at PolyU to fulfil PolyU’s residence requirement and study at partner university for the remaining period. |
* counting from the date the students register at PolyU