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6. The Examiners are to:
a. satisfy themselves that the candidate has in fact done the work
reported in the thesis and has sufficient understanding and grasp of
the subject matter to be able to defend the thesis;
b. determine whether the candidate understands the significance of
his/her work in the broad context of his/her subject;
c. clarify any points raised during the examination of the thesis; and
d. report those aspects of the thesis and/or of the field of study on which
the candidate has been examined.
7. While the Chair’s responsibility is to ensure that the report is concise and
unambiguous, it is also incumbent upon the Examiners to ensure that
their recommendations are clearly expressed.
Examination Committee Report
The report of the Board of Examiners shall unanimously recommend:
a. That the degree be awarded; or
b. That the degree should be awarded subject to minor corrections to the
thesis being made or
c. That the candidate should revise and resubmit the thesis for re-examina-
tion.
Re-Examination
Re-examination is permitted, subject to the following:
a. a candidate shall resubmit for re-examination within the period of one
year from the date on which permission for re-examination was granted;
b. the examiners shall give the candidate guidance on the deficiencies of the
first submission;
c. the appointment of an additional external examiner may be required for
the re-examination;
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