Research

Research Process

Application and Admission

• Contact the Associate Dean (Postgraduate and Research)
  
• Discuss topic and nominate supervisor(s)
• Submit application form* with appropriate documentation (see the MCD University of Divinity website for more information)
• Application considered by MCD University of Divinity Admissions Committee
• Credits/Advanced Standing processed by MCD University of Divinity (if required)
• MCD University of Divinity sends student Letter of Offer/Enrolment Summary (if approved)

Approval/Confirmation

• Preparation of Request for Approval/Confirmation* and accompanying text
• MCD University of Divinity Panel meets with student and supervisor(s): Thesis approval/Confirmation of Candidature/ Upgrade of Candidature
• Submission of Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) application*

Progress

• Data gathering and thesis writing
• Submit Annual Report Form by 30 September each year*
• Submit Changes to Research Project Form* (if required)
• Submit Leave of Absence/Extension of candidature forms* (if required)
• Annual HREC Progress report or HREC final report* (if required)

Examination

• Three months prior to thesis submission, submit:
  • Notification of intention to submit*
  • Nomination of Examiners* (from Supervisor)
  • 80 Word Abstract
• Submit Thesis with the following documentation:
  • Certification of Thesis* (from Supervisor)
  • Thesis Submission form* (including Statement of Originality)
  • soft-bound copies of thesis (Masters: 2 copies; Doctorates: 3 copies)
• MCD University of Divinity Research Committee appoints examiners
• Examination period
  • Thesis sent to examiners
  • Candidate responds to examiner’s requests (if required)
• Final certification of examination result by MCD University of Divinity Research Committee

Thesis Lodgement

• Candidate provides the following:
  • 3 hardbound copies and 1 electronic copy (pdf)
  • 50 word abstract for conferral ceremony
  • 150 word abstract
  • Maximum of one dozen keywords
  • Confidentiality of Thesis form*

Conferral of Degree

• MCD University of Divinity sends student Application to Graduate form
• For information regarding graduation

* All forms available at the MCD University of Divinity website.

Further Information

• Research Studies
• Research Application Procedures
• Research Flowchart
• Research Methodologies Unit
• MCD University of Divinity

Enquiries

Rosemary Canavan, Associate Dean (Postgraduate and Research)