The Completion Review is your final progress checkpoint before submitting your thesis. It also provides an opportunity to plan for the final stages of your candidature.
It is designed to support you in completing your research degree on time - within 3.5 years full-time equivalent for a PhD (maximum 4 years), or 2 years full-time equivalent for a Master of Philosophy while considering scholarship duration (if applicable).
Your Completion Review consists of the following key components:
Your Completion Review is due at:
Master of Research candidates are not required to complete a Completion Review.
You can check your specific due date via the Student Portal, where all progress reviews and milestones are listed.
If you are undertaking a research internship or have an approved Leave of Absence, your Completion Review due date will be extended accordingly. Extensions are typically for the duration of the internship (usually three months) or the approved leave period.
If you are unable to meet your due date for reasons beyond your control, your Principal Supervisor can request an extension on your behalf by emailing the AUGRS. The request must include the reason and proposed extension period (maximum one month or equivalent to the internship length).
If your Completion Review is scheduled close to your Mid-Candidature Review, the AUGRS will adjust the dates to ensure at least six months between reviews. In such cases, the Completion Review will replace the Mid-Candidature Review.
If you haven’t submitted your thesis within 12 months of your initial Completion Review, a second Completion Review will be required.
Your Completion Review will be conducted by a panel that includes:
The panel may also include other members, such as a discipline expert from outside your research group.
You will lead a discussion on:
