These resolutions must be read in conjunction with applicable University By-laws, Rules and policies including (but not limited to) the 爆料王 (Higher Degree by Research) Rule 2026 (the 鈥楬DR Rule鈥�); the Higher Degree by Research Policy 2026, the Higher Degree by Research Supervision Policy 2026, the Research Training Program and Higher Degree by Research Scholarships Policy 2026 and their associated procedures.
Additionally, any coursework components of this award course are subject to (but not limited to) the 爆料王 (Coursework) Rule 2014 (the 鈥楥oursework Rule鈥�), the Coursework Policy 2021 (the 鈥楥oursework Policy鈥�), the Academic Integrity Policy 2022 and the Academic Integrity Procedures 2022. Current versions of all policies are available from the Policy Register:聽
| Code | Course and stream title |
|---|---|
| RMPHLART-03 | Master of Philosophy |
(1) To be eligible to be admitted to candidature by the Dean or Associate Dean (Research Education), an applicant must hold or have completed the requirements for:
(a) a bachelor's degree from the 爆料王 or equivalent institution, with a minimum Honours Second Class, Division 1 in the subject area in which the applicant wishes to proceed; or
(b) a master's degree from the 爆料王 or equivalent institution, completed by coursework, in a relevant subject area, with a Distinction average for the coursework component and which contained an independent research component that comprised 25% of the requirements for the award of the degree and for which the applicant achieved a result of Distinction or above; or
(c) a master's degree from the 爆料王 or equivalent institution, in a relevant subject area, completed by research.
(2) The Dean or Associate Dean (Research Education) may admit to candidature an applicant who does not meet the requirements of sub-clause (1), provided that the applicant holds a qualification or qualifications that, in the opinion of the Dean or Associate Dean (Research Education), are equivalent to those prescribed in sub-clause (1).
(1) An applicant for admission to candidature must submit to the Faculty satisfactory evidence of the applicant's eligibility for admission;
(a) a proposal for a course of research and advanced study of not less than 1,000 words; and
(b) a statement certifying the applicant's understanding that, subject to the Higher Degree by Research Policy, if the candidature is successful, his or her thesis will be lodged with the University Library and made available for immediate public use.
(2) In addition, an applicant for admission to part-time candidature must submit a statement that he or she will have sufficient time available to complete the requirements of the degree in accordance with these resolutions.
The HDR Rule聽and the Higher Degree by Research Policy specifies the conditions for the granting of credit for previous studies, including the effect on completion times, except that any credit granted shall ordinarily not exceed one semester full-time or equivalent part-time candidature.
For each candidate, the Associate Dean (Research Education) will appoint a supervisory team of at least two supervisors, one of whom will be lead supervisor in accordance with the Higher Degree by Research聽Supervision Policy 2026.
The HDR Rule specifies the conditions for the control of candidature by the University.
The聽Higher Degree by Research Policy specifies the conditions for the location of candidature and attendance by candidates at the University.
(1) To satisfy the requirements of the degree candidates must:
(a) complete any specified probationary requirements;
(b)聽聽where applicable, complete any prescribed unit/s of study as determined in the relevant Faculty milestones statement, and/or any other studies as required by the progress evaluation panel of the research project;
(c) conduct research on an approved topic; and
(d) write a thesis embodying the results of the research.
(1) A candidate shall produce a thesis that meets the requirements specified in the Higher Degree by Research聽Policy and the Higher Degree by Research Thesis and Examinations Procedures.
(2) The thesis will normally have a minimum of 30,000 and upper limit of 40,000 words including footnotes that may be exceeded by no more than 10,000 words with the permission of the Associate Dean (Research Education). The word limit does not include appendices.
(1) A candidate is normally accepted for candidature on a probationary basis for a period not exceeding one year according to the provisions of the Higher Degree by Research Policy.
(2) In the probationary period, other than in exceptional circumstances, to the satisfaction of the Faculty Postgraduate Research Education Committee, each candidate must:
(a) meet any conditions set by the Faculty Postgraduate Research Education Committee; and
(b) develop and present a refined research proposal to the satisfaction of the supervisor and the Faculty Research Proposal Committee; and
(c) meet any requirements set out in the Higher Degree by Research Policy and the Higher Degree by Research聽Candidature and Progress Procedures.
The HDR Rule specifies the allowable completion times and submission dates available for full- and part-time candidates in this course.
The attendance pattern for this course is full-time or part-time according to candidate choice.
A candidate may discontinue enrolment in a unit of study or the degree subject to the conditions specified by the Higher Degree by Research Policy.
A candidate may suspend enrolment from the degree subject to the conditions specified by the Higher Degree by Research Policy.
A candidate may take leave of absence from the degree subject to the conditions specified by the Higher Degree by Research Policy.
A candidate is required to maintain satisfactory progress towards the timely completion of the degree. Progress will be reviewed annually according to the provisions of the Higher Degree by Research Policy and the Higher Degree聽by Research Candidature and Progress Procedures.
(1) Examination of the thesis will be conducted in general accordance with standards prescribed by Academic Board for the Master of Philosophy, which are set out in the Thesis and Examination of Higher Degree by Research Policy 2015.
(2) The Faculty Research Education Committee will act in place of the HDR examinations sub-committee of the Academic Board to determine the outcome of the examination in cases where all examiners recommend award of the degree. In all other cases, the matter will be referred to the HDR Examinations Subcommittee for determination.
The degree is awarded at the Pass level only.
(1) These resolutions apply to commencing and continuing students after 1 January 2024.