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The master's thesis should embody the results of successful scholarly research in a specialized area. It should exhibit the candidate's knowledge of recognized techniques of investigation and critical evaluation, and be presented in an organized and systematic way.
(a) Oral Examinations
Candidates are ordinarily required to undertake an oral examination of the thesis. Please refer to Thesis Specifications, section 12.5, item (d) (i) Master's, for submission deadlines.
The master's thesis will be examined by a board consisting of at least four members, including the thesis supervisor, the chair of the department concerned, an examiner from a department other than that of the candidate, and one additional member from the department concerned.
The chair of the department concerned will announce the constitution of the examining board; both it and the thesis examination process are defined by guidelines, principles, and practices prescribed by the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research.
(b) Thesis Weight
Thesis weight (one to three full courses) must be identified at the time of admission. A change in the thesis weight at a later date would require the approval of the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research.
(c) Research Essays and Independent Research Projects
Faculty regulations governing research essays and independent research projects are normally the same as those for master's theses, and subject to the guidelines, principles, and practices prescribed by the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research.
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