Doctor of Philosophy
The degree of Doctor of Philosophy is a University degree governed by Resolutions set down by the Academic Board. Candidates should be familiar with the Academic Board documents Thesis and Examination of Higher Degree by Research Policy 2015 and University of Sydney (Higher Degree by Research) Rule 2011.
See the Policy Register sydney.edu.au/policies for the most up-to-date versions of these resolutions.
Candidates in The Sydney School of Architecture, Design and Planning are also governed by the following resolutions:
Doctor 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 School, the University of Sydney (Student Appeals against Academic Decisions) Rule 2006 (as amended), the Academic Honesty in Coursework Policy 2015 and the Academic Honesty Procedures 2016. Up to date versions of all such documents are available from the Policy Register: http://sydney.edu.au/policies.
Course resolutions
1 Course Codes
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Code |
Course title |
|---|---|
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RPPHDARC-01 |
Doctor of Philosophy |
2 Course structure and requirements
(1)
For the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in the University of Sydney School of Architecture, Design and Planning, candidates undertake an approved program of supervised, advanced research, which constitutes an original contribution to knowledge. Students will be examined for the degree by completing a body of work presented in one of two forms:
(a)
a substantial written thesis of 60,000-80,000 words that, through a sustained investigation, demonstrates an original contribution to knowledge; or
(b)
a thesis comprising a substantial body of creative work for exhibition plus a written text of 30,000-50,000 words examining the histories and theoretical underpinnings of the creative work, both of which demonstrate an original contribution to knowledge.
(2)
For the dual mode (b) above, the length of the written thesis will be agreed through consultation between the candidate, the supervisory team and the Head of Discipline during the probationary period and any changes will need to be approved by the supervisor and Head of Discipline.
3 Application for admission to candidature
(a)
for applicants wishing to pursue their candidature by research and thesis, a 500 word summary of their proposed area of research; and
(b)
for applicants wishing to pursue their candidature by studio-based research and text, a portfolio providing evidence of the applicant’s knowledge and capability and a 500 word summary of their proposed area of research.