Doctor of Arts / Social Sciences
The Resolutions of the degree of the Doctor of Arts/Doctor of Social Sciences were approved on 17 October 2012.
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Doctor of Social Sciences
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 1: Preliminary
1 Course codes
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Code |
Course and stream title |
|---|---|
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DB003 |
Doctor of Arts |
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DB004 |
Doctor of Social Sciences |
Part 2: Admission requirements
2 Eligibility for admission to candidature
(i) a bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney or equivalent institution, with first or second class honours, in a relevant subject area; or
(ii) a bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney or equivalent institution, in a relevant subject area, with a substantial portfolio of published/professional work (such as books, films, TV programs, creative work and/or government reports) equivalent to or greater than an undergraduate honours thesis; or
(iii) a master's degree from the University of Sydney or equivalent institution, in a relevant subject area, and
(b)
have a minimum of five years' recent, full-time employment or professional experience in a relevant field.
(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 Dean or Associate Dean, are equivalent to those prescribed in sub-clause (1).
3 Application for admission to candidature
(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
(1)
The HDR Rule specifies the conditions for the granting of credit for previous studies, including the effect on completion times, except that:
Part 3: Candidature
5 Appointment of supervisor
0.
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 4: Requirements
8 Degree requirements
9 The units of study
10 The thesis
Part 5: Enrolment and progression
11 Probation
0.
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.
12 Time limits, earliest and latest submission dates
0.
The HDR Rule specifies the allowable completion times and submission dates available for full- and part-time candidates in this course.
13 Mode of attendance
14 Discontinuation of candidature
0.
A candidate may discontinue enrolment in a unit of study or the degree subject to the conditions specified by the HDR Rule.
15 Suspension of candidature
0.
A candidate may suspend enrolment from the degree subject to the conditions specified by the HDR Rule.
16 Leave of absence
0.
A candidate may take leave of absence from the degree subject to the conditions specified by the HDR Rule.
17 Progress
Part 6: Examination
18 Examination of the thesis
(1)
Examination of the thesis and significant creative project (where applicable) will be conducted in general accordance with standards prescribed by Academic Board in the HDR Rule 2011 for Doctorates by research other than the Doctor of Philosophy, including that:
(a)
four copies of the thesis and significant creative project (where applicable) shall be submitted by the candidate, together with four copies of the thesis summary of about 300 words in length; and
(b)
three examiners will be appointed by the Faculty, two of whom shall be external to the University.
(c)
the Faculty Postgraduate Research Committee will approve the appointment of examiners, make decisions on the examiners' reports, the result of the examination, and the award of the degree.