thesis, or dissertation

[purple face]

I heard someone say they are taking 10 years to write the thesis, or dissertation, can you take as long as you like to finish a thesis?

 

[6spdmanual]

I heard someone say they are taking 10 years to write the thesis, or dissertation, can you take as long as you like to finish a thesis?

Those can take long. What subject is the thesis/dissertation on?

 

[Gozado]

That would depend primarily upon the rules of the specific university so, in some places, yes, in others, no. If the rules allow it, then secondarily, it would depend on one's having enough income, from one source or another, possibly from working to earn it, to keep going. If that's working, then great, one can dabble along at it, a little at a time, until it's finished or abandoned. One would also need a longsuffering family and friends, I suppose.

On the other hand, I know someone who worked on his Masters for two years, and had to give up because he could not get his supervisor to commit to and keep supervision appointments, and then he started all over again with a new supervisor and new topic, and is now plugging away at that. Rather disheartening.

 

[potter123]

Depends on the degree and institution.

Most Masters degrees are specified as two year degrees and there's generally the expectation that all coursework and thesis/dissertation work is completed in that time period. However, this is often longer for students doing a degree part-time. For part-time students anywhere from 3-4 years is pretty standard. Most universities won't automatically allow you to re-register after 5 years without a specific motivation for why longer is needed.

For a PhD degree again it depends on the degree program and institution (and country). In SA, most full-time Phd programs generally take 3 years to complete but this normally follows a year of preparation, proposal, and background so 4 years in total. However, there is substantial field-level differences here, with some closer to 3 years and some more like 5. The international norm is 5 years. Again, if someone is doing a degree part-time allowances are possible to take longer.

 

[3WA]

The university kicks you out eventually. But if you come back after a few years and moan enough, they'll take you back.

 

[saor]

I don't think I've ever seen you post more than a single sentence.

 

[Pineapple Smurf]

I don't think I've ever seen you post more than a single sentence.

She is still trying to learn how to make Steak, Egg & Chips

 

[Polymathic]

A friend of mine took about 4 years to do his Dissertation in order to get his Doctorate in medical science.

 

[surface]

I heard someone say they are taking 10 years to write the thesis, or dissertation, can you take as long as you like to finish a thesis?

My SO took approx 4 years to complete hers. One of her students took 10 years but under special circumstances and after lot of presentations to convince her and the university. Now, norm is max 7 years but with special pleading, it can be extended - depending on university.

It is way too harder than it sounds. You really really need to want to do this.

 

[cguy]

I heard someone say they are taking 10 years to write the thesis, or dissertation, can you take as long as you like to finish a thesis?

This depends on whether or not it’s a masters or a doctorate, and if it’s part time or full time. A part time doctorate could take up to 10 years. There are per-university rules but the vast majority of time any additional time that is allowed is at the supervisor’s discretion. I finished my PhD in the normal time, while working.

 

[Polymathic]

Reading this title this early in the morning makes me want to do a thesis on dessertation

 

[I.am.Sam]

She is still trying to learn how to make Steak, Egg & Chips

thats the thesis

 

[Pineapple Smurf]

thats the thesis

I can see why she is still single, absolutely bloody useless if you ask me