This course is for students who wish to undertake a higher degree by research but who do not meet the University's admission requirements. The preliminary course of study is designed on a case-by-case basis with the student. On successful completion of the preliminary course, students qualify for admission to a higher degree by research. All students interested in the higher degree by research preliminary course must contact the Study Excel Faculty before applying. This is a supervised course of advanced study and/or research administered by the Faculty on recommendation from the relevant head of school.