See timelines for full-time and part-time study and learn how to submit mandatory progress reports.
As a Master’s-by-research student you will submit a research proposal and complete progress reports. Your thesis or research portfolio is due at the end of your registration period.
Time from start date | Due |
|---|---|
One month | Research proposal |
Three months | First (interim) progress report |
Eight months | Second (final) progress report |
Nine months | Earliest possible time to submit thesis |
Twelve months | Latest possible time to submit thesis |
Time from start date | Due |
|---|---|
Two months | Research proposal |
Six months | First (interim) progress report |
Twelve months | Second (interim) progress report |
Eighteen months | Third (final) progress report |
| Earliest possible time to submit thesis |
Twenty-four months | Latest possible time to submit thesis |
If you switch between full-time and part-time study during your degree this will affect when your progress reports and thesis are due. It can also impact your Studylink eligibility. Contact fgr-postgrads@vuw.ac.nz to find out more.
Progress reporting timeframes for Master of Architecture students completing a research portfolio also differ.
Requirements for research proposals differ by school and faculty. Your school will inform you what should be included in your research proposal and how to submit it. All Master’s-by-research students must complete the following form and submit it along with their research proposal.
Contact your school’s Postgraduate Coordinator or Postgraduate Administrator if you have any questions about submitting your research proposal.
Progress reports help ensure that you will receive quality supervision, make suitable progress with your research, and have access to the resources you need. If you see any problems emerging, it is best to be open about them in your report. Progress reporting allows for steps to be taken to resolve these problems as soon as possible.
Use these forms to submit progress reports:
