Master Degree by Research Regulations
Made by the Academic Board
Version incorporating amendments as at 29 November 2013
1.
Degrees
The master’s degrees by research listed in schedule 1 may be undertaken pursuant to
these regulations and the candidature progress management regulations.
2.
Interpretation
2.1
In these regulations unless the contrary intention appears academic staff means teaching 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 established under Statute
2.5 – Graduate Research Committee;
days does not include a Saturday, Sunday or any university holiday;
degree means a master’s degree by research listed in schedule 1;
external candidate means a candidate who the committee deems to be an
external candidate;
faculty means the faculty through or in which the person concerned is seeking
or pursuing candidature;
faculty board means the faculty board of the 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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(c)
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;
supervisor means the main supervisor, or where the main supervisor is unable
or unwilling to act, an associate supervisor or the head (or nominee);
study program means a study program for a degree prescribed by or under
these regulations;
unit means a unit in the coursework or training component of a study
program;
year means a calendar year.
3.
4.
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.
2.3
These regulations apply to the Monash Injury Research Institute and Monash
Sustainability Institute as if they were each a faculty and each of their directors
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 or centre concerned.
Application for admission to candidature
An applicant for admission to candidature must lodge with the committee 4.1.1
an application for admission in the form approved by the committee; and
4.1.2
a statement of the applicant's proposed study program, approved by the head.
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5.
Admission to candidature
5.1
5.2
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 for the degree
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;
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;
5.1.5
any other requirements or conditions of the committee have been
met.
For the purpose of paragraph 5.1.1 –
5.2.1
5.2.2
5.2.3
an applicant for admission to candidature for a degree must have 5.2.1.1
qualified for an award in a relevant field with an honours
mark of at least 65 (upper H2B) or equivalent; and
5.2.1.2
satisfied any other requirement approved by the
committee;
where a degree is specified in schedule 2, to satisfy the requirement of
subparagraph 5.2.1.1 an applicant for admission to candidature for a
degree must have –
5.2.2.1
qualified for the award specified in schedule 2 with an
honours mark of at least 65 (upper H2B) or equivalent; or
5.2.2.2
qualified for an award determined by the committee to be a
satisfactory substitute for the award specified in
subparagraph 5.2.2.1;
where a degree is specified in schedule 2, to satisfy the requirement of
subparagraph 5.2.1.2, an applicant for admission to candidature for a
degree must have –
5.2.3.1
satisfied any other requirement specified in schedule 2; and
5.2.3.2
satisfied any other requirement approved by the
committee.
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5.3
In subsection 5.2 relevant field means a field of study relevant to the degree into which
admission is sought, as determined by the committee.
5.4
Where, in relation to an applicant, the committee is satisfied under paragraphs
5.1.1 and 5.1.2 but not under paragraph 5.1.3, the committee may specify
particular work or a preliminary examination that, if satisfactorily completed,
will qualify the applicant for admission to candidature.
5.5
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.
5.6
Without limiting subsection 5.1, the committee may –
5.6.1
refuse a person’s application for admission to candidature for a degree
or enrolment in degree;
5.6.2
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.
5.7
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
The committee may, in any particular case, require a candidate to undertake particular
work additional to work in the candidate's study program and, in this event, the
candidate must, within the time specified, complete the additional 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 Part II of the
candidature progress management regulations. Where candidature is not confirmed,
the candidate will be excluded from candidature.
8.
Enrolment
8.1
A candidate may be enrolled as a full-time or part-time candidate.
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9.
8.2
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 degree or diploma of the University or any other educational institution.
8.3
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
9.1
10.
A candidate may apply to be readmitted to candidature, where he or she has –
9.1.1
failed to re-enrol in a study program as required;
9.1.2
allowed his or her candidature to lapse;
9.1.3
withdrawn from candidature; or
9.1.4
had his or her candidature terminated under the candidature progress
management regulations.
9.2
Where readmission is sought within four years of the date of the event
described in subsection 9.1 occurring, the committee shall only allow a
candidate to be readmitted to candidature in circumstances it deems
exceptional.
9.3
Where readmission is sought after four years of the date of the event
described in subsection 9.1 occurring, the committee may allow a candidate to
be readmitted to candidature at its discretion.
9.4
Readmission to candidature under this section 9 is subject to any conditions
specified by the committee, including duration of candidature.
External candidates
10.1
Unless otherwise provided in schedule 3, a candidate may, on the
recommendation of the head, be authorised by the committee, subject to any
conditions specified, to 10.1.1 undertake candidature as an external candidate; or
10.1.2 transfer from regular to external candidature or vice versa.
10.2
In respect of an external candidate, the committee may 10.2.1 determine special attendance requirements, being in no case less than
5 days a year, or equivalent over the period of candidature; and
10.2.2 require the appointment of one or more associate supervisors.
11.
Study program
11.1
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11.1.1 must include a thesis or the alternative research component
prescribed by schedule 4; and
11.1.2 may include units and practical work comprising no more than 34% of
the study program.
12.
13.
11.2
Before a unit or practical work is included in a study program for a degree it
must be approved for the degree by the committee.
11.3
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.
11.4
Where an alternative research component is prescribed by schedule 4, 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.
Credit
12.1
A candidate shall not be granted credit in respect of a thesis or an alternative
research component.
12.2
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.
12.3
Notwithstanding subsection 12.2, 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.
12.4
A candidate granted credit in respect of units in a study program must
complete the study program in the time specified by the committee.
Time limits
13.1
Unless otherwise provided in schedule 5, a study program must be completed
in 13.1.1 a minimum of 12 and a maximum of 24 months of full-time
candidature; or
13.1.2 a minimum of 24 and a maximum of 48 months of part-time
candidature.
13.2
In relation to a particular candidate, the committee may extend the time limit
prescribed for a degree by –
13.2.1 6 months of full-time candidature; or
13.2.2 12 months of part-time candidature,
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or such longer period as the committee, in circumstances it deems exceptional,
otherwise determines.
13.3
14.
Notwithstanding section 13.2, where the committee allows a candidate to
transfer from part-time to full-time candidature or vice versa under subsection
8.3, the committee shall determine the period within which the candidate
must complete the degree.
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 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 members
of academic staff.
15.2
Where a supervisor is to be absent from the University for more than six
consecutive weeks, the committee, 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
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17.
16.1
A candidate must maintain effective contact with his or her supervisor.
16.2
The committee may, on the recommendation of the head and subject to any
conditions specified including attendance at the University, permit a candidate
to undertake specified study and research away from the University.
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 demonstrate a thorough understanding of the subject matter of the
thesis;
17.1.4 contribute to knowledge and understanding in the field of study
concerned;
17.1.5 demonstrate the capacity of the candidate to carry out research; and
17.1.6 subject only to a determination of the committee under subsection
25.3 or 25.4, 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.
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.
19.
20.
Submission of thesis
19.1
After completing a study program a candidate must submit a thesis embodying
the results of the candidate's work.
19.2
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
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20.1
To submit a thesis a candidate must lodge with the committee, in any form
approved by the committee, four copies of the thesis including a summary of
approximately 500 words and any supporting publications, unless otherwise
determined by the committee.
20.2
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.
20.3
Except where the committee in any particular case otherwise determines, a
candidate must not present in or in support of a thesis any work 20.3.1 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 tertiary institution; or
20.3.2 prepared by or in conjunction with a person for whom the candidate is
or has been a supervisor.
21.
20.4
A candidate must state in the thesis the sources of information and the extent
to which the candidate drew on the work of others.
20.5
A candidate must submit with a thesis 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.
20.6
After submitting a thesis a candidate may not withdraw it from examination
unless authorised to do so by the committee.
Main supervisor's statement
At the time a candidate submits a thesis for examination, the main supervisor must
supply to the committee a statement certifying 21.1.1 whether, to the best of the supervisory team’s knowledge, the thesis is
the original work of the candidate;
21.1.2 whether, in the supervisory team’s opinion, the thesis is properly
presented and worthy of examination; and
21.1.3 where units or practical work constitute a component of the study
program, the nature, duration and assessment of that component.
22.
Thesis examination
22.1
After consideration of the main 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.
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23.
24.
22.2
Where the committee has decided that a thesis is to be examined, the
committee must, on the recommendation of the head, appoint two thesis
examiners, at least one of whom must be from outside the University.
22.3
Each thesis examiner must make a separate report on the merits of the thesis
and any supporting publications and may, before completing the report,
request through the committee written clarification from the candidate of
specific points in the thesis or publications.
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 26.2
to assist the committee in the 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
The committee, after considering 24.1.1 the results of the examination or assessment of any units or practical
work;
24.1.2 the reports of the thesis examiners; and
24.1.3 the report, if any, of an advisory panel –
must determine whether or not a candidate has satisfactorily completed the
requirements of the degree concerned.
24.2
Where the committee determines that a candidate has satisfactorily
completed the requirements of a degree, the candidate is qualified for the
award of the degree.
24.3
Where the committee determines that a candidate has not satisfactorily
completed the requirements of a degree, it may 24.3.1 determine that the degree not be awarded; or
24.3.2 in relation to 24.3.2.1
units or practical work, recommend any further
examination or assessment it thinks fit; or
24.3.2.2
the thesis, give the candidate leave to re-submit, subject to
any conditions specified.
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25.
Distribution and availability of thesis
25.1
Where a candidate qualifies for the award of a degree, of the four copies of
the thesis lodged under subsection 20.1, one must be returned to the
candidate, and the other three must be held as follows 25.1.1 one in a library of the University;
25.1.2 one by the relevant department, school, faculty or centre; and
25.1.3 one by the candidate's supervisor.
25.2
Subject to subsection 25.3, the copy of a thesis held in a university library may
be made available to any person for consultation or copying.
25.3
After determining 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 20.1,
during which a copy of the thesis, in whole or in part 25.3.1 must not be made available to any person for consultation or copying;
25.3.2 may be made available for consultation or copying but only to a
specified person or class of persons;
25.3.3 may be made available for consultation or copying but only with the
written consent of the author.
25.4
The committee may, at any time before the expiration of a period of time
specified under subsection 25.3, 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 20.1.
25.5
Where a candidate fails to satisfy the requirements of a degree, whether or
not the candidate is given leave to resubmit the thesis, of the four copies of
the thesis lodged under subsection 20.1 25.5.1 one must be retained by the University for such period as the deputy
vice-chancellor responsible for research determines; and
25.5.2 three must be returned to the candidate.
25.6
26.
Notwithstanding any section of these regulations, upon the 12 year
anniversary of the date the thesis is lodged under subsection 20.1, the copy of
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.
Advisory panels
26.1
The committee may constitute an advisory panel to advise on any matter
relating to a candidate.
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26.2
An advisory panel constituted to advise on any matter relating to an
examination or assessment must consist of 26.2.1 the faculty’s representative on the committee or nominee, who shall
be the convener and chair of the panel;
26.2.2 the relevant head, or the head’s nominee;
26.2.3 the main supervisor of the candidate concerned, or the main
supervisor’s nominee;
26.2.4 a member appointed by the chair –
and may, in any particular case, include additional members co-opted by the
panel.
26.3
An advisory panel constituted to advise on any matter other than those
provided for in subsection 26.2, must include 26.3.1 the chair of the committee or nominee, who shall be convener and
chair of the panel; and
26.3.2 at least one member from outside the faculty concerned but from a
cognate discipline.
27.
26.4
After an advisory panel has been constituted under subsection 26.3, the
candidate must be advised in writing of the membership and allowed two
rights of veto.
26.5
A right of veto under subsection 26.4 must be exercised by notice in writing to
the chair within 10 days after receipt of the membership advice.
26.6
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.
Reversion
Where a degree is listed in Schedule 6, a candidate for that degree who –
27.1.1 during the course of candidature satisfies the requirements of the related
degree or award; and
27.1.2 subsequently withdraws from candidature for the degree,
may be qualified for the related degree or award.
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.
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28.2
Where the committee considers that a candidate has, since first enrolling for a
degree, been unreasonably adversely affected by any change in regulations,
the committee must permit the candidate to qualify for the degree under
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.
Schedule I
Master’s degrees by research
Part 1 – All Faculties
•
Master of Philosophy
Part 2 – Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
Degrees undertaken in the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
•
Master of Arts
•
Master of Fine Art
•
Master of Design (Research)
Part 3 – Faculty of Arts
Degrees undertaken in the Faculty of Arts
•
Master of Arts
•
Master of Arts by Research and Coursework
•
Master of Arts (Creative Writing)
•
Master of Arts (Music Composition)
•
Master of Arts (Music Performance)
•
Master of Arts (Theatre Performance)
•
Master of Bioethics
•
Master of Environmental Science
•
Master of Environmental Science by Research and Coursework
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Part 4 – Faculty of Businesses and Economics
Degrees undertaken in the Faculty of Business and Economics
None
Part 5 – Faculty of Education
Degrees undertaken in the Faculty of Education
•
Master of Education (Research)
Part 6 – Faculty of Engineering
Degrees undertaken in the Faculty of Engineering
•
Master of Engineering Science (Research)
Part 7 – Faculty of Information Technology
Degrees undertaken in the Faculty of Information Technology
•
Master of Business Systems (Research)
•
Master of Information Management and Systems Research (Research)
•
Master of Information Technology (Research)
Part 8 – Faculty of Law
Degrees undertaken in the Faculty of Law
•
Master of Laws (Research)
Part 9 – Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Degrees undertaken in the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
•
Master of Biomedical Science
•
Master of Nursing (Research)
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•
Master of Reproductive Sciences
•
Master of Social Work (Research)
•
Master of Surgery
Part 10 – Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Degrees undertaken in the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
•
Master of Pharmaceutical Science
Part 11 – Faculty of Science
Degrees undertaken in the Faculty of Science
•
Master of Science
Schedule 2
Requirements for admission to candidature
Pursuant to section 5 of these regulations the requirements for admission to candidature are
set out below.
For the purpose of this schedule 2 relevant field means a field of study relevant to the degree
into which admission is sought, as determined by the committee.
Degree
Faculty
Award
Other Requirements
Master of Arts
Art, Design
and
Architecture
An award in a relevant
field
A publication record
appropriate to the proposed
research discipline, approved
by the committee
Master of Fine
Art
Art, Design
and
Architecture
An award in a relevant
field
A portfolio of work appropriate
to the proposed research
discipline of a standard
approved by the committee.
Master of
Design
(Research)
Art, Design
and
Architecture
An award in a relevant
field
A portfolio of work appropriate
to the proposed research
discipline of a standard
approved by the committee.
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Master of Arts
(Creative
Writing)
Arts
An award in a relevant
field
A portfolio of creative works.
Master of Arts
(Theatre
Performance)
Arts
An award in a relevant
field
A portfolio of creative works.
Master of Arts
(Music
Composition)
Arts
An award in a relevant
field
Where the applicant has not
undertaken music composition
units in an approved award,
two original music
compositions.
Master of Arts
(Music
Performance)
Arts
An award in a relevant
field
a) An audition; or
b) In the case of an overseas
or interstate applicant, an
audio/visual recording.
Master of
Biomedical
Science Part II
Medicine,
Nursing and
Health
Sciences
None specified
Master of
Reproductive
Science
Medicine,
Nursing and
Health
Science
a) A bachelor degree
in a relevant field;
or
b) Completion of Part
I of the Master of
Biomedical Science
at the University.
a) A bachelor degree
in a relevant field;
or
b) A Graduate
Diploma in
Reproductive
Sciences at the
University.
None specified
Schedule 3
External Candidature
Pursuant to section 10 of these regulations a candidate for a degree listed in this schedule
must not undertake candidature as an external candidate.
Degrees not to be undertaken by external candidature are:
•
Master of Arts (Creative Writing)
•
Master of Arts (Music Composition)
•
Master of Arts (Music Performance)
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•
Master of Arts (Theatre Performance)
•
Master of Arts, when undertaken through the Faculty of Art, Design and
Architecture
•
Master of Design (Research)
•
Master of Reproductive Science, unless approved by the committee in
exceptional circumstances
Schedule 4
Study Program
For the purpose of paragraph 11.1.1 of these regulations, for each degree specified below the
corresponding components will replace the thesis as a requirement of the study program.
Degree
Component (to replace the thesis)
Master of Arts (Creative
Writing)
Research leading to a portfolio comprising one or more pieces
of creative writing and an exegesis on the creative work
Master of Arts (Music
Composition)
Research leading to a portfolio comprising original music
compositions consisting of both musical scores and sound
recordings that demonstrate the candidate’s ability to work in
various media, and an exegesis
Master of Arts (Music
Performance)
Research leading to a portfolio comprising a recital and its
recording, a recital program and an exegesis
Master of Arts (Theatre
Performance)
Research leading to a portfolio comprising a theatre
performance project and an exegesis
Master of Fine Art
Research leading to a portfolio comprising multiple original
visual works and an exegesis, that demonstrates the
candidate’s ability in the relevant discipline leading towards
an examined exhibition and exegesis
Master of Design
(Research)
Research leading to a portfolio comprising multiple original
visual works and an exegesis, that demonstrates the
candidate’s ability in the relevant discipline leading towards
an examined exhibition and exegesis
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Schedule 5
Time limits
Pursuant to subsection 13.1 of these regulations, the following time limits are prescribed for
the corresponding degrees.
Degree
Full-Time Candidature
Part-Time
Candidature
Master of Arts by Research and
Coursework
Master of Arts (Music Performance)
Master of Environmental Science by
Research and Coursework
Minimum of 12 and
maximum of 18
months
Minimum of 18 and
maximum of 36
months
Master of Biomedical Science Part I
Must be completed in
12 months
Must be completed in
24 months
Master of Biomedical Science Part II
Minimum of 12
months and maximum
of 24 months
Minimum of 24
months and maximum
of 48 months
Master of Surgery
Minimum of 12 and
maximum of 18
months
Minimum of 24 and
maximum of 36
months
Schedule 6
Reversion
For the purpose of section 27 of these regulations, a candidate for a degree listed below may
be qualified for the corresponding related degree or award.
Degree
Related degree or award
Master of Biomedical Science (Part 1)
Post Graduate Diploma in Biomedical Science
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Master Degree by Research Regulations
End Notes
1.
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 5.4
and 5.5
20 December 2011
Higher Degree by Research Regulations
(Amendment) (No. 10 of 2012)
Sections 2, 5, 17,
21, 22 and 25
2 August 2012
Masters Degrees by Research Regulations
(Amendment) (No. 15 of 2012)
All
3 September 2012
Higher Degree by Research Regulations
(Amendment) (No. 17 of 2012)
Schedule 2 –
Parts 2, 9 and 11
2 November 2012
Master Degree by Research Regulations
(Amendment) (No. 11 of 2013)
Sections 2, 5, 15,
21, 22 and 26
9 July 2013
Schedules 2, 5
and 6
Higher Degree by Research Regulations
(Amendment) (No. 14 of 2013)
Section 26
23 August 2013
Masters by Research Regulations (Amendment)
(No. 21 of 2013)
Sections 2 and 15
29 November 2013
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