Chapter 3: Conditions of candidature

3.6 Employment guidelines for part-time and full-time candidates

3.6.1 Full-time candidates

Full-time candidates are permitted to undertake part-time, paid employment throughout the year.  This employment must not interfere with the requirement to devote at least four normal working days to their research and study. Candidates are normally expected to be present during standard working hours to enable interaction with their supervisory team as required. They also need to observe any restrictions on hours of work imposed by the conditions of any scholarship they receive.

International candidates need to be aware that the employment restrictions outlined above apply even though a student visa permits candidates to work more hours a week.

3.6.2 Part-time candidates

Where a prospective candidate is engaged in full-time or substantially full-time employment they will need to provide a statement from their employer to confirm that sufficient time is available to comply with the conditions of part-time candidature, which require a minimum of two days per week to be devoted to the research project, one of which must be a normal working day, and attendance at any compulsory coursework and/or training.

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