During your study
As a Master’s-by-thesis student you will likely submit a research proposal and complete progress reports. Your thesis or research portfolio is due at the end of your registration period.
Timeline of a full-time Master’s-by-research degree
Time from start date | Checkpoint |
|---|---|
One month | First checkpoint |
Six months | Progress report |
Nine months | Earliest possible time to submit thesis |
Twelve months | Latest possible time to submit thesis |
Timeline of a part-time Master’s-by-research degree
Time from start date | Checkpoint |
|---|---|
Two months | First checkpoint |
Nine months | First progress report |
Eighteen months | Second 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.
Completing your first checkpoint and research proposal
Complete the form found below with your supervisor and upload it to your 1-month checkpoint in Panoho.
Requirements for research proposals differ by school and faculty. If submission of a research proposal is required by your school, they will inform you of what should be included and how to submit it.
Contact your school’s Postgraduate Coordinator or Postgraduate Administrator if you have any questions about submitting your research proposal.
Submitting progress reports
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.
If studying full-time, you will complete a progress report half way through your registration at six months. If studying part-time, you will complete a progress report after nine and eighteen months.
Progress reports are completed online in Panoho and students will be notified by email when a progress report is due.