Forms and templates
Download forms relevant to Master’s progress reporting, PhD applications, candidature management, doctoral examinations, intellectual property and HRA forms.
Master's thesis recommendation of examiners
Recommendation of Master's Thesis Examiners form
Note - this form is not used to request approval of examiners for IIML, Design or Architecture students
Master’s Submission Forms
Master’s thesis and research portfolio examinations
Candidature management forms
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Please also be aware that it is not possible to save and return later to any of the forms, so you will need to complete and submit the form in a single session.
- Confirmation of Provisional Registration for PhD or Professional Doctorate
- Provisional to Full PhD Registration - School Research Committee
- Change of Enrolment: Master’s by Thesis to PhD or PhD to Master’s by Thesis
- Application to Enrol as a Distance Student or Undertake Research Away From the University
- Application to Change Between Full-time and Half-time Enrolment
- Request for Suspension of or Extension to Doctoral/Master's Thesis
- Change of Supervisor, School, Faculty or Programme for Thesis Students
- Notification of Withdrawal from PhD Study
Doctoral Reports
Candidature Development Plan (CDP) November 2023 Template
Candidature management
Doctoral examination forms
Availability and Deposit of Thesis forms are available from the library webpage on thesis deposit.
Intellectual Property
The Intellectual Property Policy is available on our Regulations, policies and guidelines page. Within the appendices of this policy are links to the disclosure form and a template agreement document. If you have any questions about the assignment of intellectual property or the policy please email the Research Development Office.