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 |
|---|---|
| RMPHLENG-02 | Master of Philosophy |
(1)聽 To be eligible to be admitted to candidature by the Dean or Associate Dean, an applicant must hold or have completed the requirements for:
(a) a bachelor's degree from the Faculty of Engineering in the 爆料王, with grades equivalent to first or second class honours; or聽a master's degree by coursework from the Faculty of Engineering in the 爆料王.
(2)聽 The Dean or Associate Dean 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 Faculty Research Education Committee, are equivalent to those prescribed in sub-clause (1).
(1)聽 An applicant for admission to candidature must submit to the Faculty:
(a) satisfactory evidence of the applicant's eligibility for admission;
(b) a proposed course of research and advanced study, approved by the Head of the Department in which the work is to be undertaken; and
(c) 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)聽 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 and the Higher Degree by Research Policy聽specifies the conditions for the granting of credit for previous studies, including the effect on completion times.
The Associate Dean will appoint a research supervisor and auxiliary supervisor for each candidate in accordance with the Higher Degree by Research Supervision Policy.
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)聽 To satisfy the requirements of the degree candidates must:
(a) complete any specified probationary requirements; and
(b)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;聽
(c) conduct research on an approved topic; and
(d) write a thesis embodying the results of the research.
A candidate shall produce a thesis that meets the requirements specified in the Higher Degree by Research Policy and the Higher Degree by research Thesis and Examinations Procedures.
(1)聽 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)聽 In the probationary period each candidate must:
(a) complete a specified research methods unit of study;
(b) develop and present a refined research proposal to the satisfaction of the Supervisor and Head of School; and
(c) demonstrate adequate English language competency for the completion of the degree.
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聽Higher Degree by Research Policy.
A candidate may take leave of absence from the degree subject to the conditions specified by the聽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聽Higher Degree by Research Policy and the Higher Degree by Research Candidature and Progress Procedures.
(1)聽 Examination of the thesis will be conducted in general accordance with standards prescribed by the the Higher Degree by Research Policy and the Higher Degree by research Thesis and Examinations Procedures, except that:
(a) the Faculty Research Education Committee will act instead of the HDR Examinations Sub-Committee in determining the results of the examination.
(2)聽 The thesis will be graded by the examiners and a 'Thesis grade' will be recorded on the academic transcript.
The degree is awarded at the Pass level only.
(1)聽 These resolutions apply to commencing and continuing students after 1 January 2024.