Master of Philosophy
Master of Philosophy
These resolutions must be read in conjunction with applicable University By-laws, Rules and policies including (but not limited to) the University of Sydney (Higher Degree by Research) Rule 2011 (the 'HDR Rule'), the Academic Board resolutions relating to the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy and the University of Sydney (Student Appeals Against Academic Decisions) Rule 2006 (as amended).
Part 2: Admission requirements
2 Eligibility for admission to candidature
(1)
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 and Information Technologies in the University of Sydney, with first or second class honours; or
(b)
a master's degree by coursework from the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies in the University of Sydney, provided that the applicant:
(ii) has completed a research thesis with a weighting of at least 12 credit points and a minimum grade of Distinction.
(2)
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 Graduate Studies Committee, are equivalent to those prescribed in sub-clause (1).
3 Application for admission to candidature
(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 HDR Rule, if the candidature is successful, his or her thesis will be lodged with the University Librarian 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.
4 Credit transfer
Part 3: Candidature
5 Appointment of supervisor
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The Head of Department will appoint a supervisor and associate supervisor for each candidate in accordance with the HDR Rule and Academic Board policies for postgraduate research higher degree supervision.
6 Control of candidature
7 Location of candidature and attendance
Part 5: Enrolment and progression
10 Probation
(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 HDR Rule.
(b)
develop and present a refined research proposal to the satisfaction of the Supervisor and Head of Department; and
11 Time limits, earliest and latest submission dates
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The HDR Rule specifies the allowable completion times and submission dates available for full- and part-time candidates in this course.
12 Mode of attendance
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The attendance pattern for this course is full-time or part-time according to candidate choice. Visa requirements commonly restrict international students to full-time study only.
13 Discontinuation of candidature
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A candidate may discontinue enrolment in a unit of study or the degree subject to the conditions specified by the HDR Rule.
14 Suspension of candidature
0.
A candidate may suspend enrolment from the degree subject to the conditions specified by the HDR Rule.
15 Leave of absence
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A candidate may take leave of absence from the degree subject to the conditions specified by the HDR Rule.
16 Progress
Part 6: Examination
17 Examination of the thesis
(1)
Examination of the thesis will be conducted in general accordance with standards prescribed by Academic Board for the Doctor of Philosophy, except that:
(b)
two examiners will be appointed by the Faculty, at least one of whom shall be external to the University; and
(2)
The thesis will be graded by the examiners and a 'Thesis grade' will be recorded on the academic transcript.
18 Award of the degree
Part 7: Other
19 Transitional provisions
(1)
These course resolutions apply to students who commenced their candidature after 1 January, 2012 and students who commenced their candidature prior to 1 January, 2012 who elect to proceed under these resolutions.
(2)
Candidates who commenced prior to 1 January, 2012 may complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the time of their commencement, provided that requirements are completed within the time limits specified in those resolutions. The Faculty may specify a later date for completion or specify alternative requirements for completion of candidatures that extend beyond this time.