RHD Milestones

All PhD and MPhil students progress through a milestone system which monitors candidature progression and development.  In 2009 the Graduate School introduced the concept of milestones to RHD candidature, replacing annual reporting.  The milestones reflect a new, holistic approach to PhD appraisal, specifically providing a framework for assessment that considers the candidate's written and oral work, as well as an interview / dialogue with the candidate.

This approach aims to:

• Monitor candidates' progression and development at specific points of candidature
• Identify any issues that impact on progression and facilitate improvements
• Facilitate candidates receiving feedback from academics who are not members of the advisory team
• Record any issues / concerns

Candidature is now made up of three Milestones:

1. Confirmation
2. Mid-Candidature Review
3. Thesis Review

At each milestone, supervisors will be asked to refelect and comment on the candidate's acquisition of research skills as identified in the University's RHD graduate attributes. 

At each milestone, candidates will be asked to reflect and comment on the development of their research skills, the progression of their proposal and quality of their work. 

Forms:
Candidates will also need complete the necessary forms at each milestone:

• Confirmation Form
• Mid-Candidature Form
• Thesis Review Form
• Graduate School Milestone Forms - Managing your Candidature

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