Doctorate Regulations
Made by the Academic Board
Version incorporating amendments as at 29 November 2013
Part I – General Provisions
1.
Degrees
The following doctoral degrees may be undertaken pursuant to these regulations and
the candidature progress management regulations –
2.

Doctor of Philosophy

Doctor of Business Administration

Doctor of Education

Doctor of Juridical Science

Doctor of Medicine

Doctor of Psychology

Doctor of Public Health

Doctor of Public Health – Global Health
Interpretation
2.1
In these regulations unless the contrary intention appears –
academic staff means teaching staff or research staff of the University;
Associate Dean Research Training means the person holding the position of
Associate Dean Research Training in a faculty or the closest equivalent, or
nominee;
candidate means a candidate for a degree;
committee means the Graduate Research Committee constituted under
Statute 2.5 – Graduate Research Committee;
course of study means a number of units of study extending over a period of
time undertaken towards an award and course has a corresponding meaning;
days does not include a Saturday, Sunday or any University holiday;
dean means dean of the relevant faculty or the dean’s nominee;
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degree means a doctoral degree listed in section 1;
deputy vice-chancellor means the deputy vice-chancellor responsible for
university research development;
external candidate means a candidate who the committee deems to be an
external candidate;
faculty in relation to a person, means the faculty through or in which the
person is seeking or pursuing candidature;
faculty board means the faculty board of the relevant faculty;
Gippsland campus means the campus located at Northways Road, Churchill in
the state of Victoria which will transfer to the University of Ballarat on 1
January 2014 and from that date will operate under the name of Federation
University Australia;
head means –
(a)
the head of a department or school in a faculty;
(b)
where a faculty is not divided into departments or schools, the dean of
the faculty; or
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in the case of a centre acting in conjunction with a faculty for the
purposes of these regulations, the director of the centre –
through or in which a person is seeking or pursuing candidature;
main supervisor means the person appointed as a main supervisor under
paragraph 15.1.1 or paragraph 15.4.1;
months in relation to candidature, means months of full-time candidature or
the equivalent in part-time candidature;
study program means a study program for a degree prescribed by these
regulations;
supervisor means the main supervisor, or where the main supervisor is unable
or unwilling to act, an associate supervisor or the head (or nominee);
unit of study means a component of a course of study which is taught and
examined as a discrete entity but does not include a thesis for a higher degree
by research and unit has a corresponding meaning;university institute means a
University wide institute which is not part of a faculty;
year means a calendar year.
2.2
A research unit within a hospital or institution, affiliated to the University
under Statute 10.1 – Affiliation and recognised by the committee, is deemed to
be a part of the University for the purposes of these regulations.
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3.
4.
2.3
If the committee permits a university institute to accept a candidate, these
regulations shall apply to and in relation to the university institute, the
governing committee and the director as if the university institute were a
faculty, the committee a faculty board and the director a head.
2.4
In relation to a candidate admitted as at 1 January 2014 or anytime thereafter
in a degree being undertaken at the Gippsland campus, any reference in these
regulations to the ‘University’ as a physical location is a reference to the
Gippsland campus.
Delegation
3.1
The committee may delegate any power or function conferred upon it under
these regulations to any other person or body.
3.2
A head may, with the written consent of the member of staff concerned, in
writing delegate any of the powers and duties of the head under these
regulations to a senior member of the academic staff in the department,
school, faculty, institute or centre concerned.
Application for admission to candidature
An application for admission to candidature must be –
5.
4.1.1
made to the committee in the approved form;
4.1.2
supported by the recommendation of the faculty board; and
4.1.3
accompanied by a statement of the applicant’s proposed study program,
approved by the head.
Admission to candidature
5.1
The committee may admit an applicant to candidature for a degree if it is
satisfied that –
5.1.1
the requirements for admission to candidature prescribed by or under
these regulations have been met;
5.1.2
adequate supervision facilities are available;
5.1.3
the applicant has adequate training and ability to pursue the proposed
study program including a demonstrated ability to carry out
independent research;
5.1.4
the proposed thesis will be held in the University library and made
available to any person for consultation or copying in accordance with
these regulations; and
5.1.5
any other requirements or conditions of the committee have been
met.
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5.2
Where an applicant for admission to candidature is, at the time of application,
under examination for a degree relevant to the application, the committee
may, in circumstances it deems exceptional and if otherwise satisfied as to the
matters referred to in subsection 5.1, admit the applicant to candidature
conditionally upon the applicant’s qualifying for that degree at a standard
required and within a time specified by the committee.
5.3
Without limiting subsection 5.1, the committee may –
5.3.1
refuse a person’s application for admission to candidature for a degree
or enrolment in degree;
5.3.2
cancel a candidate’s admission to candidature for a degree or
enrolment in degree;
if the committee is of the opinion that the person or candidate’s admission to
candidature for a degree or enrolment in a degree may place the University in
breach of a law.
5.4
6.
The committee may impose a condition on a candidate’s admission to
candidature for a degree or enrolment in a degree, where the committee is of the
opinion that the condition is necessary to ensure the University’s compliance with
a law or legal requirement.
Additional work
Where the committee, in any particular case, requires a candidate to undertake
particular work, additional to work in the study program, the candidate must, within
the time specified, complete that work to the satisfaction of the committee.
7.
Confirmation of candidature
The candidate must satisfactorily complete any period of probationary candidature
applicable to the degree and confirm candidature in accordance with the candidature
progress management regulations. Where candidature is not confirmed, the candidate
will be excluded from candidature.
8.
Deemed commencement of candidature
8.1
8.2
9.
A person who transfers from candidature for a master’s degree by research to
candidature for a degree under these regulations is deemed to have been a
candidate under these regulations from –
8.1.1
the date of first enrolment in the course of study for the master’s
degree by research; or
8.1.2
such later date as the committee in any particular case determines.
The committee may, in exceptional circumstances, deem a person to have
been a candidate from a date up to one month earlier than the date of
enrolment following admission to candidature under these regulations.
Enrolment
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10.
9.1
Unless otherwise specified in these regulations, a candidate may be enrolled as
a full-time or part-time candidate.
9.2
Unless authorised by the committee in circumstances it deems exceptional, a
candidate may not be concurrently enrolled in a course of study or unit for any
other award of the University or any other educational institution.
9.3
A candidate may be permitted to transfer from part-time to full-time
candidature or vice versa provided any conditions determined by the
committee have been met.
Where candidature is not continuous
10.1
A candidate may apply to be readmitted to candidature, where he or she has –
10.1.1 failed to re-enrol in a study program as required;
10.1.2 allowed his or her candidature to lapse;
10.1.3 withdrawn from candidature;
10.1.4 had his or her candidature terminated under the candidature progress
management regulations; or
10.1.5 been excluded from candidature under paragraph 7.2.2.
11.
10.2
Where readmission is sought within four years of the date of the event
described in subsection 10.1 occurring, the committee shall only allow a
candidate to be readmitted to candidature in circumstances it deems
exceptional.
10.3
Where readmission is sought after four years of the date of the event
described in subsection 10.1 occurring, the committee may allow a candidate
to be readmitted to candidature at its discretion.
10.4
Readmission to candidature under subsection 10.1 is subject to any conditions
specified by the committee, including duration of candidature.
External candidature
11.1
A candidate may, on the recommendation of the head and the faculty board,
be authorised by the committee, subject to any conditions specified to –
11.1.1 undertake candidature as an external candidate; or
11.1.2 transfer from regular to external candidature or vice versa.
11.2
In respect of an external candidate, the committee may –
11.2.1 determine special attendance requirements, being in no case less than
5 days a year or equivalent over the period of candidature; and
11.2.2 require the appointment of one or more associate supervisors.
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12.
Study program
12.1
A study program –
12.1.1 must include a thesis or an alternative research component approved
by the committee and constituting at least two thirds of the study
program; and
12.1.2 may, where provided for by or under these regulations and subject to
subsection 12.2, include units and practical work.
12A
12.2
Before a unit or practical work is included in the study program for a degree it
must be approved for the degree by the committee.
12.3
A candidate must pursue the study program for his or her degree, subject to
any changes approved by the committee, on the recommendation of the head
and with the agreement of the candidate.
12.4
Where an alternative research component is approved by the committee, the
thesis provisions of these regulations shall apply to that alternative research
component as if it were a thesis, subject to any adaptations or variations
deemed necessary by the committee.
Time limits
12A.1 A study program must be completed in –
12A.1.1 a minimum of 24 months; and
12A.1.2 a maximum of 48 months –
unless otherwise specified in these regulations or where the committee, on
the recommendation of the head, in circumstances it deems exceptional
otherwise determines.
12A.2 Notwithstanding subsection 12A.1, where the committee allows a candidate to
transfer from part-time to full-time candidature or vice versa under subsection
9.3, the committee shall determine the period within which the candidate
must complete the degree.
13.
Credit
13.1
A candidate shall not be granted credit in respect of a thesis or an alternative
research component.
13.2
Where the committee is satisfied that a candidate has satisfactorily completed
work equivalent to any particular unit included in the study program for a
degree, the committee may grant the candidate credit towards the degree in
respect of that work.
13.3
Notwithstanding subsection 13.2, credit must not be granted in respect of
work completed more than 10 years before admission to candidature, unless
the committee, in circumstances it deems exceptional, otherwise determines.
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13.4
14.
A candidate granted credit in respect of units in a study program must
complete the study program in the time specified by the committee.
Leave of absence
The committee may, from time to time and subject to any conditions specified, grant a
candidate leave of absence but for no more than one year in total unless the
committee in circumstances it deems exceptional otherwise determines.
15.
Supervisors
15.1
Subject to sub-section 15.4, the committee, after consultation with the head,
in respect of each candidate –
15.1.1 must appoint a main supervisor, being a member of the academic
staff; and
15.1.2 must appoint one or more associate supervisors, being persons of
recognised standing in the field concerned, whether or not a member
of the academic staff.
15.2
Where a supervisor is to be absent from the University for more than six
consecutive weeks, the faculty board, unless satisfied that adequate
supervision can be maintained during the period of absence, must, after
consultation with the head, appoint an acting supervisor.
15.3
A supervisor, associate supervisor or acting supervisor must not be a candidate
for a higher degree by research unless the committee, in circumstances it
deems exceptional, otherwise determines.
15.4
Notwithstanding sub-section 15.1, in the case of candidates admitted as at 1
January 2014 in a degree being undertaken at the Gippsland campus, the
committee, after consultation with the head, in respect of each such
candidate, must appoint a supervision team comprised of:
15.4.1 a main supervisor, being a person of recognised standing in the field
concerned, whether or not a member of academic staff;
15.4.2 one or more associate supervisors, being persons of recognised
standing in the field concerned, whether or not members of academic
staff; and
15.4.3 the Associate Dean Research Training.
16.
Supervision and attendance
16.1
A candidate must maintain effective contact with his or her supervisor and,
subject to these regulations, regularly attend at the University.
16.2
The committee may, on the recommendation of the head and relevant faculty
board and subject to any conditions specified including attendance at the
University, permit a candidate to undertake specified study and research away
from the University.
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17.
Thesis
17.1
A thesis must –
17.1.1 be prepared under supervision;
17.1.2 be the original work of the candidate, except where due reference is
made in the thesis;
17.1.3 constitute a significant contribution to knowledge and understanding
of the field concerned;
17.1.4 demonstrate the capacity of the candidate to carry out independent
research; and
17.1.5 subject only to a determination of the committee under subsection
25.4 or 25.5, be made available for consultation or copying, in whole or
as a substantial portion, through the University library.
17.2
A thesis may –
17.2.1 be based on published or unpublished papers; and
17.2.2 contain conjointly authored papers, provided the papers are prefaced
with a statement signed by the authors disclosing their respective
contributions.
18.
19.
Submission of thesis
18.1
After completing a study program a candidate must submit a thesis embodying
the results of the candidate’s work.
18.2
A former candidate who completed a study program for a degree but did not
within the period of candidature submit a thesis, may, if authorised to do so by
the committee, submit the thesis within a period of three years after
candidature, and in this event, subject to any conditions imposed by the
committee, the relevant regulations apply to and in relation to that person and
thesis as if the person were a candidate.
Submission requirements
19.1
To submit a thesis a candidate must lodge with the committee, in a form
approved by the committee, four bound copies of the thesis including a
summary of approximately 500 words and any supporting publications, unless
otherwise determined by the committee.
19.2
A candidate may submit in support of a thesis any relevant publications of
which the candidate is the sole or joint author, provided that, unless the
committee in any particular case otherwise determines, the work must have
been published after the commencement of candidature.
19.3
Except where the committee in any particular case otherwise determines, a
candidate must not present in or in support of a thesis any work –
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19.3.1 which the candidate, or any student supervised by the candidate, has
presented, or which the student intends to present, for an award of
the University or any other educational institution; or
19.3.2 prepared by or in conjunction with a person for whom the candidate is
or has been a supervisor.
19.4
A candidate must submit with a thesis –
19.4.1 a signed statement affirming that, to the best of the candidate’s
knowledge and belief, the thesis contains no material previously
published or written by another person except where due reference is
made in the thesis;
19.4.2 where units or practical work constitute a component of the
candidate’s study program, the statement supplied to the candidate by
the head certifying the completion of these components.
20.
19.5
A candidate must state in the thesis, the sources of information and the extent
to which the candidate drew upon the work of others.
19.6
After submitting a thesis a candidate may not withdraw it from examination
unless authorised to do so by the committee on the advice of the faculty
board.
Supervisor’s statement
At the time a candidate submits a thesis for examination, the supervisor must supply
to the committee a statement certifying –
20.1.1 whether, to the best of the supervisor’s knowledge, the thesis is the
original work of the candidate;
20.1.2 whether, in the supervisor’s opinion, the thesis is properly presented
and worthy of examination.
21.
22.
Thesis examination
21.1
After consideration of a supervisor’s statement and any other matter
determined by the committee, including but not limited to compliance with
section 17, the committee must determine whether or not the thesis is to be
examined.
21.2
Where the committee has decided that a thesis is to be examined, the
committee must, on the recommendation of the head, appoint from outside
the University two thesis examiners who hold qualifications deemed suitable
by the committee.
Oral examination
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Where required, an oral examination shall be held in the manner prescribed by these
regulations or as otherwise determined by the committee.
23.
24.
Where examiners disagree
23.1
Where there is a difference of substance between the recommendations of the
thesis examiners, an advisory panel must be constituted under subsection 27.2
to assist the committee in its assessment of the thesis and any supporting
publications.
23.2
An advisory panel may, in any case it thinks appropriate, appoint an
adjudicator to assist in its deliberations for the purposes of this section.
Satisfactory completion
24.1
After considering –
24.1.1 the results of the examination or assessment of any units or practical
work;
24.1.2 the results of any oral examination;
24.1.3 the reports of the thesis examiners; and
24.1.4 the report, if any, of an advisory panel –
the committee must determine whether or not the candidate has satisfactorily
completed the requirements for the degree.
24.2
Where the committee determines that a candidate has not satisfactorily
completed all the requirements for the degree, it may24.2.1 determine that the degree not be awarded;
24.2.2 in relation to –
24.2.2.1
units or practical work, recommend any further
examination or assessment it thinks fit; or
24.2.2.2
the thesis, give the candidate leave to re-submit, subject to
any conditions specified.
24.3
Where the committee determines that a candidate has satisfactorily
completed the requirements of the degree the candidate is qualified for the
award of the degree.
24.4
Where the committee makes a determination under paragraph 24.2.1, the
committee may in circumstances it deems exceptional determine that the
candidate has satisfactorily completed all of the requirements for a master’s
degree by research.
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24.5
25.
Where the committee makes a determination under subsection 24.4, the
candidate is qualified for the award of the master’s degree by research as
determined by the committee.
Copies of thesis
25.1
Where a candidate fails to satisfy the requirements for a degree, whether or
not the candidate is given leave to resubmit the thesis, of the four copies of
the thesis lodged under subsection 19.1 –
25.1.1 one must be retained by the University for such period as the deputy
vice-chancellor determines; and
25.1.2 three must be returned to the candidate.
25.2
Where a candidate satisfies the requirements for a degree –
25.2.1 of the four thesis copies lodged under subsection 19.1, one must be
returned to the candidate and the other three must be held as follows:
25.2.1.1 one in the University library
25.2.1.2 one in the relevant department, school, faculty or centre
25.2.1.3 one by the candidate’s supervisor; and
25.2.2 the candidate must, on request, forward an electronic copy of the
thesis to the committee for electronic filing in the University library.
25.3
Subject to subsection 25.4, the copy of a thesis held in the University library
pursuant to paragraph 25.2.1 may be made available to any person for
consultation or copying.
25.4
After deciding that a thesis has satisfied the requirements for the degree, the
committee may determine a specified period or periods of time, not exceeding
12 years from the date the thesis is lodged under subsection 19.1, during
which a copy of the thesis, in whole or in part –
25.4.1 must not be made available to any person for consultation or copying;
25.4.2 may be made available for consultation or copying but only to a
specified person or class of persons;
25.4.3 may be made available for consultation or copying but only with the
written consent of the author.
25.5
The committee may, at any time before the expiration of a period of time
specified under subsection 25.4, extend the period, but in no case shall the
total period extend beyond the 12 year anniversary of the date the thesis was
lodged under subsection 19.1.
25.6
Notwithstanding any section of these regulations, upon the 12 year
anniversary of the date the thesis is lodged under subsection 19.1, the copy of
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the thesis must be made available to any person for consultation or copying.
The committee may determine, where required to do so by law, that part of
the thesis will be redacted.
26.
Representations to the committee
A candidate may make written representations to the committee at any time on any
matter outside the control of the candidate that may adversely affect the candidate.
27.
Advisory panels
27.1
The committee may constitute an advisory panel to advise on any matter
relating to a candidate.
27.2
An advisory panel constituted to advise on any matter relating to an
examination or assessment must consist of –
27.2.1 the chair of the committee, or the chair’s nominee, who shall be the
convenor and chair of the panel;
27.2.2 the relevant head, or the head’s nominee;
27.2.3 the main supervisor of the candidate concerned, or the main
supervisor’s nominee; and
27.2.4 a member, appointed by the chair –
and may, in any particular case, include one or more additional members coopted by the panel.
27.3
An advisory panel constituted to advise on any matter other than those
provided for in subsection 27.2, must include –
27.3.1 the chair of the committee, or the chair’s nominee, who shall be
convenor and chair of the panel; and
27.3.2 at least one member from outside the faculty concerned but from a
cognate discipline.
27.4
Despite subsections 27.2 and 27.3, an advisory panel constituted for any
purpose relating to a candidate for the degree of Doctor of Psychology must
include a nominee of the Doctor of Psychology Board of Studies.
27.5
After an advisory panel has been constituted under subsection 27.3, the
candidate concerned must be advised in writing of the membership and
allowed two rights of veto.
27.6
A right of veto under subsection 27.5 must be exercised by notice in writing to
the chair within 10 days after receipt of the membership advice.
27.7
After an advisory panel hearing, the panel must make a recommendation on
the matter concerned to the committee; and the decision of the committee,
after consideration of the recommendation, is final.
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28.
Compliance
28.1
Subject to this section, a candidate for a degree must comply with these
regulations as in force from time to time.
28.2
Where the committee considers that a candidate has, since first enrolling for a
degree, been unreasonably adversely affected by any change in the
regulations, the committee must permit the candidate to qualify for the
degree under the regulations in force at sometime during candidature,
provided it is satisfied that the work so required to be completed is equivalent
in standard to that currently required to complete the relevant study program.
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Part II- Doctor of Philosophy
Division I – General
29.
Interpretation
In this Part unless the contrary intention appears –
degree means the degree of Doctor of Philosophy and includes the degree in a
specialty.
30.
Admission to candidature
An applicant for admission to candidature must have qualified in the University for –
30.1.1 a masters degree by research; or
30.1.2 a degree of bachelor with honours I, or honours II division A, or have qualifications which in the opinion of the committee are equivalent or a
satisfactory substitute.
31.
Study program
Subject to section 12 a study program may include one or more unit and practical
work.
32.
Staff candidates
32.1
In this section member of staff means a person who –
32.1.1 holds an academic appointment at 0.5 fraction or above or an adjunct
appointment; and
32.1.2 has held that appointment at or above lecturer B level or equivalent
for a minimum of three years; or
32.1.3 is otherwise approved by the committee.
32.2
A member of staff may, if otherwise qualified under this part, apply for
admission to candidature as a staff candidate.
32.3
On the recommendation of the head and relevant faculty, the committee may
admit an applicant to candidature for the degree as a staff candidate.
32.4
In respect of a staff candidate –
32.4.1 supervision is not mandatory however a supervisor, being a person
who is an experienced supervisor with at least level 2 accreditation,
may be appointed;
32.4.2 there is no minimum period of candidature, but at least 75% of the
thesis research work must be completed while the staff candidate is a
member of staff; and
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32.4.3 no confirmation of candidature is required.
32.5
The thesis of a staff candidate must be submitted for examination while the
staff candidate continues to be a member of staff, unless the committee in any
particular case otherwise determines.
32.6
At the time a staff candidate submits a thesis for examination –
32.6.1 the staff candidate must submit a statement signed by the staff
candidate and by the dean (or nominee) affirming that the thesis
contains no work presented in contravention of subsection 19.3 ; and
32.6.2 the dean (or nominee) must certify whether or not in his or her
opinion the thesis is properly presented and worthy of examination.
32.7
Except as expressly varied or modified by this section, these regulations apply
to staff candidates.
Division II – Visual Arts
33.
Speciality and interpretation
33.1
The degree of Doctor of Philosophy may be undertaken pursuant to this
Division in the specialty of visual arts.
33.2
In this Division –
degree means the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in the specialty of visual
arts;
34.
Study program
34.1
A study program must consist of
visual work and documentation.
34.2
For the purposes of a study program –
34.2.1 the visual work must constitute a doctoral level contribution of
substantial cultural significance;
34.2.2 the documentation must include –
34.2.2.1 a permanent visual record of the visual work requirement;
and
34.2.2.2 written material supporting the visual work.
35.
Thesis requirement
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The visual work and documentation requirements of the degree are approved by the
committee as an alternative research component and, subject to this Division,
subsection 12.4 shall apply.
36.
Submission
A candidate satisfies submission requirements by –
36.1.1 presenting the visual work in an examination exhibition or in circumstances
deemed exceptional by the committee, in any other manner determined by
the committee; and
36.1.2 submitting the documentation for examination.
37.
Copies of documentation
Sections 19 and 25 apply to and in relation to the submission and lodging of copies of
the documentation as if the documentation were a thesis.
38.
Property in visual work
For doctoral purposes, the work of a candidate constituting the visual work
requirement of the degree is and remains the property of the candidate.
39.
Staff candidates
In relation to a staff candidate for the degree –
39.1.1 for the purposes of paragraph 32.4.2, 75% of the visual work and
documentation requirements of the degree must be completed while the
candidate is a member of staff; and
39.1.2 the visual work requirement of the degree may include works previously
exhibited.
Division III – Music Composition
40.
Speciality and interpretation
40.1
The degree of Doctor of Philosophy may be undertaken pursuant to this
Division in the specialty of music composition.
40.2
In this Division –
degree means the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in the specialty of music
composition;
faculty board means the faculty board of the faculty of arts.
41.
Admission
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To satisfy the admission requirement of section 30 , an applicant for admission to
candidature must have qualified for an award which includes a music composition
component unless the faculty board in any particular case otherwise determines.
42.
Study program
42.1
A study program
must include research leading to a substantial folio of original music
compositions.
43.
42.2
A minimum of 50% of the music compositions in a folio must be performed in
public concerts and evidenced in concert program notes.
42.3
A folio of music compositions must also include a critical commentary on the
compositions and the concert program notes referred to in subsection 42.2.
Thesis requirement
The folio requirement of the degree is approved by the committee as an alternative
research component and subject to this Division, subsection 12.4 shall apply.
Division IV – Creative Writing
44.
Specialty and interpretation
44.1
The degree of Doctor of Philosophy maybe undertaken pursuant to this
Division in the specialty of creative writing.
44.2
In this Division –
degree means the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in the specialty of creative
writing;
45.
Study program
45.1
A study program
must include research work, leading to one or more pieces of creative writing
and an exegesis.
45.2
For the purpose of a study program –
45.2.1 the creative writing must constitute a doctoral level contribution of
substantial cultural significance; and
45.2.2 the exegesis must include a critical commentary on the creative writing
and explain its cultural significance.
46.
Admission to Candidature
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In addition to the requirements of section 4 , an application for admission to
candidature must be accompanied by the documentation prescribed by the
committee.
47.
Thesis requirement
The creative writing and exegesis requirements of the degree are approved by the
committee as an alternative research component and, subject to this Division,
subsection 12.4 shall apply.
Division V – Theatre Performance
48.
Specialty and interpretation
48.1
The degree of Doctor of Philosophy maybe undertaken pursuant to this part in
the specialty of theatre performance.
48.2
In this Division –
degree means the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in the specialty of theatre
performance;
49.
Study program
49.1
50.
A study program must include research work, leading to an original
performance project and critical commentary in the practice genres of
directing, theatre making or dramatic writing.
Admission to Candidature
In addition to the requirements of section 4 , an application for admission to
candidature must be accompanied by evidence of the applicant’s performance work in
the practice genre in which the candidate proposes to research.
51.
Thesis requirement
The performance project and critical commentary requirements of the degree are
approved by the committee as an alternative research component and, subject to this
Division subsection 12.4 shall apply.
Division VI – Music Performance
52.
Specialty and interpretation
28.1
The degree of Doctor of Philosophy maybe undertaken pursuant to this
Division in the specialty of music performance.
28.2
In this Division degree means the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in the
specialty of music performance.
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53.
54.
Admission to candidature
53.1
In addition to the requirements of section 4 , an application for admission to
candidature must be accompanied by evidence of the applicant’s performance
work in the practice genre in which the candidate proposes to research and
any other evidence, including documentation or audio or audio-visual
recording, prescribed by the committee.
53.2
To satisfy the admission requirement of section 30, an applicant for admission
to candidature must have qualified for an award approved by the committee in
music performance or a related discipline.
53.3
An applicant for admission to candidature must participate in an audition
process as determined by the committee.
Study program
54.1
A study program
must include research work, leading to a performance project and an exegesis.
54.2
For the purpose of a study program –
54.2.1 the performance project must constitute an original contribution to
performance research; and
54.2.2 the exegesis must demonstrate how the performance research
contributes towards the body of scholarly knowledge and must explain
the context and methodology of the performance research.
55.
Submission
A candidate satisfies the submission requirements of Part I by –
55.1.1 presenting a live performance of the performance project or in circumstances
deemed exceptional by the committee, in any other manner determined by
the committee; and
55.1.2 submitting an exegesis and an audio or audio-visual recording of the live
performance of the performance project, accompanied by any critical editions
and or transcriptions that may complement the exegesis,
for examination.
56.
Thesis requirement
The performance project and exegesis requirements of the study program are
approved by the committee as an alternative research component and, subject to this
Division, subsection 12.4 shall apply.
Division VII – Translation Studies
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57.
58.
Specialty and interpretation
57.1
The degree of Doctor of Philosophy may be undertaken pursuant to this
Division in the specialty of translation studies.
57.2
In this Division degree means the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in the
specialty of translation studies.
Admission to candidature
To satisfy the admission requirement of section 30, an applicant for admission to
candidature must have qualified for an award approved by the committee in
translation studies, literary or cultural and intercultural studies.
59.
Study program
59.1
A study program
must include research work leading to a body of translated work and an
exegesis.
59.2
For the purposes of a study program –
59.2.1 the translation work shall involve the reappropriation and
recontextualisation of one or more texts and research concerning the
characteristics of the genre and influences of the context; and
59.2.2 the exegesis shall be a critical analysis of the translation and place the
text in its cultural, historical and aesthetic context.
60.
Submission
A candidate shall satisfy the submission requirements of Part I by submitting a body of
translated work and an exegesis for examination.
61.
Thesis requirement
The translation and exegesis requirements of the study program are approved by the
committee as an alternative research component and, subject to this Division
subsection 12.4 shall apply.
Division VIII – Journalism
62.
Specialty and interpretation
62.1
The degree of Doctor of Philosophy may be undertaken pursuant to this part in
the specialty of journalism.
62.2
In this Division, degree means the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in the
specialty of journalism.
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63.
64.
Admission to candidature
63.1
In addition to the requirements of section 4 , an application for admission to
candidature must be accompanied by evidence of the applicant’s practical
work in the field of journalism or a related discipline.
63.2
To satisfy the admission requirement of section 30, an applicant for admission
to candidature must have qualified for an award approved by the committee in
journalism or a related discipline.
Study program
A study program
must include a thesis which includes an exegesis.
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Part III – Doctor of Business Administration
65.
Interpretation
65.1 In this Part unless the contrary intention appears –
DBA committee means the Doctor of Business Administration Joint Operational
Committee of the Faculty of Business and Economics and the Faculty of
Information Technology;
degree means the degree of Doctor of Business Administration.
65.2 These regulations apply to the DBA committee and the chair of the DBA
committee as if the DBA committee were a faculty board and the chair a dean.
66.
Admission to candidature
66.1 An applicant for admission to candidature must –
66.1.1 have qualified for an award in the University approved by the committee,
in a field of business administration;
66.1.2 in the University or in another educational institution have satisfactorily
completed at least one unit in statistics or research methods; and
66.1.3 have had at least two years professional experience in a field of business
administration –
or have other qualifications, or qualifications and experience, which the
DBA committee is satisfied are equivalent or a satisfactory substitute.
67.
Study program
67.1 A study program must consist of –
67.1.1 units (20%); and
67.1.2 a research component (80%).
67.2 The research component of the degree constitutes a thesis for the purposes of
Part I which applies to the research component as if it were a thesis.
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Part IV – Doctor of Education
68.
Interpretation
In this Part unless the contrary intention appears degree means the degree of Doctor of
Education.
faculty board means the faculty board of the faculty of education.
69.
Admission to candidature
An applicant for admission to candidature must have –
69.1.1
qualified in the University for –
69.1.1.1 the degree of Master of Education (Research); or
69.1.1.2 any other degree in education or a cognate field with honours I, or
honours II division Aor have qualifications which, in the opinion of the committee, are equivalent or
a satisfactory substitute; and
69.1.2 at least three years full-time or the equivalent part-time experience as an
educator in an educational or other institution approved by the faculty board.
70.
Study program
A study program must consist of –
70.1.1 a thesis (75%); and
70.1.2 units (25%).
71.
Change in mode of candidature
A candidate may, with the consent of the faculty board, change from full-time to parttime candidature or vice versa and in this event must complete the particular study
program within the time limits specified by the faculty board, being in no case less than
24 months.
72.
Thesis research proposal
72.1 A candidate must prepare under supervision a thesis research proposal which
must –
72.1.1 incorporate a critical review of the literature in the field specified for the
thesis; and
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72.1.2 include any other work required by the faculty board.
72.2 A research proposal must be approved by the faculty board before a candidate
may proceed to preparation of the thesis.
73.
Thesis examination
Of the two thesis examiners appointed under section 21, one must be an academic and
one a professional practitioner.
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Part V – Doctor of Juridical Science
74.
Interpretation
In this Part unless the contrary intention appears –
degree means the degree of Doctor of Juridical Science.
75.
Admission to Candidature
An applicant for admission to candidature must –
75.1.1 in the University, have –
75.1.1.1 qualified for the degree of Bachelor of Laws with a minimum of
honours II division A; or
75.1.1.2 achieved a minimum average level of distinction in four Master of Laws
degree units –
or have other qualifications which the committee is satisfied are equivalent or a
satisfactory substitute; and
75.1.2 to the satisfaction of the committee, have the high level of research and writing
competence required for the degree.
76.
Study program
76.1 A study program must consist of –
76.1.1 a thesis (75%); and
76.1.2 units (25%).
76.2 To satisfy the unit requirement of a study program a candidate must achieve a
minimum average level of distinction in the units in the program.
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Part VI – Doctor of Medicine
Division I – General
77.
Interpretation
In this Part, unless the contrary intention appears –
candidate means a candidate for the degree under Division II or Division III, as the case
requires;
degree means the degree of Doctor of Medicine;
faculty means the faculty of medicine, nursing and health sciences;
faculty board means the faculty board of the faculty;
member of the academic staff means a member of the academic staff of the faculty
who –
78.
(a)
holds a 0.5 level of appointment or above; and
(b)
has held an appointment at or above lecturer B level or equivalent for a minimum
of three years or any shorter period approved by the committee in a particular
case.
Degree
The degree may be undertaken –
78.1.1 under Division II with supervision; or
78.1.2 under Division III without supervision.
Division II – Candidature with supervision
79.
Admission to candidature
An applicant for admission to candidature under this part must have –
79.1.1 qualified in the University for the degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor
of Surgery; and
79.1.2 research training that the committee is satisfied is equivalent to honours I, or
honours II division A –
or other qualifications which in the opinion of the committee are equivalent or a
satisfactory substitute.
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80.
Doctorate regulations – special requirements
For the purposes of 80.1.1 paragraph 17.1.3, the field of study must be of direct concern to the faculty;
and
80.1.2 paragraph 17.2.2, where a thesis contains conjointly authored papers,
satisfactory evidence must be produced to show the applicant was responsible
for the initiation and the conduct or direction of a major portion of the thesis
work.
Division III – Candidature without supervision
81.
Candidature
Except as otherwise provided in section 89 –
81.1.1 Part I of the regulations does not apply to or in relation to candidature under
this Division; and
81.1.2 there are no –
81.1.2.1 supervision;
81.1.2.2 confirmation;
81.1.2.3 attendance;
81.1.2.4 thesis;
81.1.2.5 study program; or
81.1.2.6 time –
requirements for or in relation to candidature.
82.
Admission requirements
An applicant for admission to candidature must have qualified, not less than five years
previously, for the degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery –
82.1.1 in the University; or
82.1.2 in another university recognised for the purpose by the faculty board and, in this
case, the applicant must be a member of the academic staff of the faculty unless
the faculty board in any particular case otherwise determines –
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and the faculty board must be satisfied that the applicant has, since qualifying for the
degrees, been substantially engaged in –
82.1.3 the practice and study of medicine or an allied field; or
82.1.4 scientific or other scholarly work relevant to the practice of medicine or an allied
field.
83.
Work requirements
83.1 Work for the degree –
83.1.1 subject to subsection 83.2, must be the original work of the candidate,
except where due reference is made in the text;
83.1.2 must constitute a significant contribution to knowledge and
understanding of a field of direct concern to the faculty;
83.1.3 must demonstrate the capacity of the candidate to carry out independent
research;
83.1.4 may be published or unpublished; and
83.1.5 must not have been previously submitted for a degree in any educational
institution unless the committee in any particular case otherwise
determines.
83.2 Work for the degree may include work that is conjointly authored, provided –
83.2.1 the conjointly authored work is clearly indicated; and
83.2.2 satisfactory evidence is produced to show the applicant was responsible
for the initiation and the conduct or direction of a major portion of the
work.
84.
Application for admission to candidature
An application for admission to candidature must be –
84.1.1 made to the committee in the approved form;
84.1.2 supported by the recommendation of the faculty board; and
84.1.3 accompanied by four copies of each of the following –
84.1.3.1 the work submitted for the degree;
84.1.3.2 a summary of the work;
84.1.3.3 a statement of the applicant’s view of the extent to which the work
contributes to the advancement of knowledge;
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84.1.3.4 a statement setting out the relationship of the work submitted to any
work previously submitted for a degree;
84.1.3.5 a statement setting out particulars as to any part of the work that is
conjointly authored; and
84.1.3.6 in respect of any work undertaken outside the University, a statement
of the relevant ethics codes pursuant to which the work was
undertaken.
85.
Academic staff requirements
A candidate who is admitted to candidature as a member of the academic staff –
85.1.1 must complete at least 75% of the work submitted for the degree while a
member of the academic staff; and
85.1.2 must not present in work submitted for the degree any work –
85.1.2.1 prepared by or in conjunction with a person for whom the candidate is
or has been a supervisor; or
85.1.2.2 which the candidate or any student supervised by the candidate has
presented, or which the student intends to present, for an award of the
University or any other educational institution, unless the committee in
any particular case otherwise determines.
86.
Preliminary review panel
86.1 Following the receipt of an application for admission to candidature, the
committee must constitute a preliminary review panel to consider the
application.
86.2
A preliminary review panel must comprise two members being –
86.2.1 the head or nominee; and
86.2.2 a senior member of the academic staff that the committee considers
appropriately qualified to assess the candidate’s work.
86.3 A preliminary review panel must consider whether or not it is satisfied that –
86.3.1 the applicant fulfils the admission requirements for the degree;
86.3.2 the statement setting out the relationship of the work submitted to any
work previously submitted for a degree is accurate; and
86.3.3 the work submitted for the degree is prima facie worthy of examination –
and must report its findings to the committee.
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86.4 A report under subsection 10.3 must state whether or not the findings of the
panel are unanimous.
87.
Committee determination
87.1 The committee must consider a preliminary review panel report and where –
87.1.1 the panel is not satisfied under all three paragraphs of subsection 10.3 or
the panel is not unanimous, the committee must determine that the
applicant is not qualified for admission to candidature; or
87.1.2 where the panel is satisfied under all three paragraphs of subsection 10.3,
the committee must –
87.1.2.1
determine that the candidate is appropriately qualified and
admit the candidate to candidature; or
87.1.2.2
determine that the applicant is not qualified for admission to
candidature.
87.2 The committee must give notice of its determination to the applicant.
87.3 A determination of the committee under this section is final.
88.
Documents to be lodged
After receipt of notice of admission to candidature, a candidate must lodge with the
committee, in a form approved by the committee, four copies of the documents
accompanying the candidate’s application for admission to candidature under section 8.
89.
Part I application
89.1
Section 2 and sections 21 to 28 apply to and in relation to candidature under this
Division.
89.2
Part I applies to and in relation to the documents lodged with the committee
under section 12 as if the documents were a thesis and, for the purposes of –
89.1.2.1 section 21, the thesis is one the committee has decided is to be
examined; and
89.1.2.2 section 25, the four copies of documents were lodged under
subsection 19.1.
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Part VII – Doctor of Psychology
90.
Interpretation
In this Part unless the contrary intention appears degree means the degree of Doctor of
Psychology.
91.
Degree specialties
The degree must be undertaken in one of the following specialties –
91.1.1 clinical;
91.1.2 clinical neuropsychology;
91.1.3 organisational;
and the title of the degree is Doctor of Psychology followed in brackets by the specialty.
92.
Admission to candidature
An applicant for admission to candidature must have qualified in the University for –
92.1.1 the degree of Master of Psychology; or
92.1.2 a degree of bachelor with honours I, or honours II division A, in psychology –
or have qualifications which, in the opinion of the committee, are equivalent or a
satisfactory substitute.
93.
Study program
93.1 A study program must consist of a thesis (70%), units and practical work.
93.2 The units in a study program must –
93.2.1 in the first two years, be general professional psychology units; and
93.2.2 in the third year, be specialist units.
93.3 The practical work in a study program must be –
93.3.1 supervised;
93.3.2 undertaken in the first two years of a study program, unless the Doctor of
Psychology Board of Studies in any particular case otherwise determines;
and
93.3.3 undertaken over a period of not less than 125 days.
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Candidature
The first –
94.1.1 twelve months of a study program for the degree in the specialty of
organisational; and
94.1.2 eighteen months of a study program for the degree in the specialty of
clinical or clinical neuropsychology –
is a period of probationary candidature.
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Part VIII – Doctor of Public Health
95.
Interpretation
In this Part, unless the contrary intention appears degree means the degree of Doctor
of Public Health.
‘faculty board’ means the faculty board of the faculty of medicine, nursing and health
sciences.
96.
Admission to candidature
An applicant for admission to candidature –
96.1.1 must have qualified in the University for –
96.1.1.1 the degree of Master of Public Health with an overall or average
distinction result; or
96.1.1.2 a degree of bachelor with honours I or honours II division A in a health
discipline –
or have qualifications and experience which the committee is satisfied are
equivalent or a satisfactory substitute;
96.1.2 must have a minimum of two years’ work experience in the field of public
health; and
96.1.3 must, to the satisfaction of the committee, be suitable for the role of a
professional working in public health.
97.
Study program
A study program must consist of –
97.1.1 a thesis (70%);
97.1.2 units (20%); and
97.1.3 practical work (10%).
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Part IX – Doctor of Public Health – Global Health
98.
Interpretation
In this Part, unless the contrary intention appears, degree means the degree of Doctor
of Public Health – Global Health.
99.
Admission to candidature
An applicant for admission to candidature –
99.1.1 must have qualified for –
99.1.1.1 a Master degree in a public health, social science or development
discipline; or
99.1.1.2 a degree of bachelor with honours I or honours II division A in a public
health, social science or development discipline; and
99.1.2 where sub-paragraph 99.1.1.2 applies, must have a minimum of three years’
work experience in a health-related field.
100. Study program
A study program must consist of –
100.1.1 a thesis (80%); and
100.1.2 units (20%).
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End Notes
Table of amendments from 1 November 2011 (as incorporated into this version):
Amendment
Sections amended
Commencement
Date (promulgation)
Higher Degree by Research Regulations
(Amendment) (No. 25 of 2011)
Subsections 5.3 and
5.4
20 December 2011
Higher Degree by Research Regulations
(Amendment) (No. 10 of 2012)
Sections 2, 5, 17, 20,
21 and 25
2 August 2012
Doctorate and Doctor of Philosophy
Regulations (Amendment) (No. 22 of 2012)
Sections 2-3, 5, 7, 917, 19- 21, 24-25 and
27-28
14 December 2012
Doctorate Regulations (Amendment) (No. 12 of
2013)
Sections 1, 2, 5, 7-9,
12-15, 21, 22, 28
9 July 2013
Inserted Parts II – IX
Higher Degree by Research Regulations
(Amendment) (No. 14 of 2013)
Sections 2 and 27
23 August 2013
Doctoral Regulations (Amendment) (No. 20 of
2013)
Sections 2 and 15
29 November 2013
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