The integrated PhD is ideally suited to students who need to strengthen their foundational research skills and their research proposal before embarking on the research project that leads to the PhD thesis and the generation of original knowledge. The final award is the same as that which can be achieved by direct entry to the PhD. A major attraction of the Integrated PhD is that much of the work that you undertake for assessment during the initial skills development phase of the course can be turned into material for drafting parts of your PhD thesis. Assessment is by written assignments, presentation, annual reports, and confirmation of candidature through submission of an interim thesis, final thesis, and viva voce. You will need to complete a series of progression milestones, including submission of annual progress reports and an interim thesis, examined by viva, for confirmation of your PhD candidature in order to arrive at the final thesis stage of your PhD.