Research Higher Degree Students (RHD)

This section contains information on administration, enrollment, candidature, variations to candidature, handbooks and human research ethics necessary for all Research Higher Degree Students which include Masters by research, Masters by advanced seminar and shorter thesis, and PhD candidates.

Human Research Ethics

A Guide to Human Research Ethics provides information on how to apply for ethics approval.

Administration

PhD

PhD degrees are administered by the School of Graduate Studies.

Masters by Research

Master of Arts by research degrees are administered by the Faculty of Arts.

Enrolment

PhD

The School of Graduate Studies explains enrolment procedures.

Masters by Research

Check information on the Faculty of Arts for enrolment and course planning for the advanced seminar component of the degree and also information provided by the school on enrolment.

Candidature

PhD

A timeline outlines key stages of PhD candidature.

Masters by Research

A timeline outlines key stages of MA by Research candidature.

Variations to Candidature

PhD

Variations to candidature are explained in the School of Graduate Studies PhD Handbook. They include leave of absence, leave to study away from the University, change in enrolment status between full-time and part-time, change of project and/or of department in which the candidate is enrolled, change of supervisor or appointment of additional supervisor(s), early submission of thesis, extension of period of candidature, lapsed candidature in good standing, withdrawal from degree. Most forms can be accessed from the SGS website.

Masters by Research

The Faculty of Arts provides information for Masters by Research students on candidature and its variations. Variations involve changes to project, changes in supervisor, leave to study away/overseas, discontinuation of studies and conversion to a PhD. This site provides guidelines and forms covering each variation.

Handbooks

PhD

SGS has compiled an excellent online PhD Handbook that provides information on admission, candidature, leave of absence, research guidelines, supervision, forms, your thesis, and its examination. All PhD candidates receive a hard copy of the PhD Handbook in the post when they receive their offer.

Masters by Research

Copies of the Master of Arts by Research Handbook are available from the Faculty of Arts Student Support Centre or from the Arts Research Office in Room 210.

Faculty of Arts Information

The Faculty of Arts provides information for all research students in the Faculty. This page also provides access to Research Guidelines for Master and Phd; Variations to Candidature for Masters degrees and the additional requirements required by the Faculty of Arts for Confirmation of Phd degrees.

Also check the Research Students FAQ provided by the Faculty of Arts.