Master of Applied Science (MAppSc) – RMAPPSCI2000
Course rules
Master of Applied Science
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://www.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 bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney in an area of study relevant to that in which the applicant wishes to undertake the degree.
(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 Research Higher Degree Subcommittee, is equivalent to those prescribed in sub-clause (1).
3 Application for admission to candidature
(d)
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 Associate Dean Research Students will appoint a research supervisor and auxillary 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.
(2)
In the probationary period each candidate must complete any prescribed conditions as set by the University, Faculty and supervisory team.
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 and subject to approval of the Dean or Associate Dean.
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
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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:
(a)
two examiners will be appointed by the Faculty, at least one of whom shall be external to the University; and
(b)
the Faculty Research Higher Degree Committee will approve the appointment of examiners, make decision on the examiners reports, the result of the examination and the award of the degree.