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Regulations - Interfaculty Programmes
The Degree of Master of Philosophy – MPhil
The regulations for this degree are to be read in conjunction with all other relevant statutes and regulations, including the Academic Statutes and Regulations but excluding the General Regulations – Masters Degrees.
Admission
1 In order to be admitted to this programme, a student needs to have:
a approval from the Dean of Graduate Studies
and
b (i) been enrolled in a Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Clinical Psychology for at least 12 months
or
(ii) completed the research requirements for a Doctor of Education
and
c been recommended for admission by their Head of Department and faculty Dean or nominee.
Duration and Total Points Value
2 A student enrolled for this degree must:
a pass courses with a total points value of 120 points
and
b submit their thesis within six months. An extension of six months may be granted at the discretion of the Dean of Graduate Studies.
Structure and Content
3 Of the 120 points required for this degree a student must complete a 120 point MPhil Thesis in the appropriate subject.
Thesis
4 The thesis is to be carried out under the guidance of a supervisor appointed by Senate or its representative. The thesis topic must be approved by the relevant Head of Department before enrolment.
Examination
5 For students admitted to this degree examiners appointed by the Dean of Graduate Studies will recommend that:
either
a the degree be awarded
or
b the degree not be awarded.
Copies for Deposit
6 A student admitted to this degree must correct their thesis, if required, to the satisfaction of the Head of Department and deposit one hard-bound copy of the thesis with the Graduate Centre and a digital copy within three months of admission to this degree.
7 One hard-bound copy and a digital copy of the thesis must be deposited in the University of Auckland Library before the degree can be conferred.
Honours
8 The thesis for this degree is not graded and this degree may not be awarded with Honours.
Variations
9 In exceptional circumstances Senate or its representative may approve a personal programme which does not conform to these regulations.
Amendment
10 These regulations and/or schedule have been amended with effect from 1 January 2016.
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