What is the difference between part-time and full-time candidature?
Full-time candidates for research degrees do not keep to the normal semesters but work continuously throughout the year except for a period of four weeks’ recreation leave. There is no strict definition of what constitutes full-time candidature but, generally speaking, if you have employment or other commitments that would prevent you from devoting at least the equivalent of a 35-hour working week to your candidature (including such attendance at the University for lectures, seminars, practical work and consultation with your supervisor as may be required) you should enrol as a part-time candidate. If in doubt you should consult your faculty or supervisor. Scholarship holders should check the conditions of their scholarship as many prohibit a student being part-time and receiving a salary for paid work for any more than 20hr per week. Whether a coursework candidate is part-time or full-time is determined solely by credit point load for all coursework masters, graduate diplomas and grad
