Master of Philosophy
Master of Philosophy
These resolutions must be read in conjunction with applicable University By-laws, Rules and policies. These include:
- the Resolutions of the Faculty;
- the University of Sydney (Higher Degree by Research) Rule 2011 (the HDR Rule); and
- the Research Code of Conduct 2013; and the Research Data Management Policy 2014.
Additionally, the coursework components of this award course are subject to:
- the University of Sydney (Coursework) Rule 2014 (the 'Coursework Rule');
- the Coursework Policy 2014;
- the Academic Honesty in Coursework Policy 2015; and
- the Academic Honesty Procedures 2016.
The latest versions of all such documents are available from the Policy Register: 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 from the Faculty of Engineering in the University of Sydney, with first or second class honours; or
(b)
a master's degree by coursework from the Faculty of Engineering in the University of Sydney, provided that the applicant:
(ii) has completed a research thesis or dissertation 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 Research Education 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
0.
The Associate Dean will appoint a research supervisor and auxiliary supervisor for each candidate in accordance with the HDR Rule and the Supervision of Higher Degree by Research Students Policy 2013.
6 Control of candidature
7 Location of candidature and attendance
Part 4: Requirements
8 Degree requirements
(b)
if commencing during or after 2021, complete within the first year (full-time equivalency) of candidature a minimum of 6 credit points of study from Table R as determined in the relevant Faculty milestones statement, and any other studies as required by the supervisor(s) of the research project;
9 The thesis
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 School; and
11 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.
12 Mode of attendance
13 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.
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
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 the thesis will be conducted in general accordance with standards prescribed by the Thesis and Examination of Higher Degrees by Research Policy 2015, except that:
(a)
the Faculty Research Education Committee will act instead of the HDR Examinations Sub-Committee in determining the results of the examination.
(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, 2021 and students who commenced their candidature prior to 1 January, 2021 who elect to proceed under these resolutions.
(2)
Candidates who commenced prior to 1 January, 2021 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.