Master of Philosophy (Architecture)
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 (Coursework) Rule 2014 (the 'Coursework Rule'), the Coursework Policy 2014, the Resolutions of the Faculty, the University of Sydney (Student Appeals against Academic Decisions) Rule 2006 (as amended) and the Academic Board policies on Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism. Up to date versions of all such documents are available from the Policy Register: http://sydney.edu.au/policies.
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 with first or second class honours from the University of Sydney in a relevant discipline; or
(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:
(a)
holds a qualification or qualifications that, in the opinion of the Faculty Research Graduate Studies (RGS) Committee, are equivalent to those prescribed in sub-clause (1); or
(b)
a portfolio of work demonstrating innovative practice, that in the opinion of the Associate Dean (Graduate Studies) or Dean, is equivalent to the above awards.
3 Application for admission to candidature
(ii) studio-based research and an exhibition-type presentation of their work (openly available to the academic community) and an exegesis;
(i) for applicants wishing to pursue their candidature by research and thesis, provide a 500 word summary of their proposed area of research; and
(ii) for applicants wishing to pursue their candidature by studio-based research and research paper, a portfolio providing evidence of the applicant's knowledge and capability and a 500 word summary of their proposed area of research.
(d)
a statement certifying the applicant's understanding that, subject to the HDR Rule, if the candidature is successful, his or her thesis, or exegesis and record of studio-based work, will be lodged with the University Librarian and made available for immediate public use;
(e)
evidence of minimum English language requirements, where not demonstrated by academic qualifications; and
(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 recommend a supervisor and associate supervisor for each candidate in accordance with the HDR Rule and Academic Board policies for postgraduate research higher degree supervision, which recommendation will be submitted for approval by the Research Graduate Studies (RGS) Committee.
6 Control of candidature
7 Location of candidature and attendance
Part 4: Requirements
8 Degree requirements
(a)
candidates proceeding by research and thesis must submit for examination a thesis embodying the results of the research.
(i) a permanent record of the studio-based work (must be in the form of durable, portable visual, audio-visual, or other digital media); and
9 The thesis and research paper
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.
(c)
develop and present a refined research proposal at a public seminar, to the satisfaction of the candidate's supervision committee; and
(d)
demonstrate adequate English language competency for the completion of the degree to the candidate's supervision committee.
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
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.
Subject to the other conditions of the HDR Rule, a candidate may suspend candidature for a maximum of two semesters.
15 Leave of absence
0.
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 both the thesis and the studio-based work (which has been exhibited in some venue or in some manner approved by the RGS Committee) and exegesis will be conducted in general accordance with standards prescribed by Academic Board for the Doctor of Philosophy, except that:
(a)
three months prior to the anticipated submission of the thesis, when a candidate is advising the Faculty of approaching completion, the candidate must also submit three copies of a summary of the thesis or research paper, of not more than 300 words, for distribution to potential examiners;
(b)
three copies of the thesis, or exegesis and record of the studio-based work, shall be submitted by the candidate;
(c)
two examiners will be appointed by the Faculty, at least one of whom shall be external to the University; and
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, 2016 and students who commenced their candidature prior to 1 January, 2016 who elect to proceed under these resolutions.
(2)
Candidates who commenced prior to 1 January, 2016 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 Dean or Associate Dean may specify a later date for completion or specify alternative requirements for completion of candidatures that extend beyond this time.