Status and Details

Status and Details

Higher Degree by Research Procedure

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Status Historic Indicates if this version of the document is in effect (Current), yet to come into effect (Future), or expired (Historic).
Effective Date 22nd November 2021 This is the date on which this version of the document came into effect.
Review Date 2nd November 2023 The next review of this document is scheduled to commence on this date.
Approval Authority Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) The noted authority approved this is version of the document.
Approval Date 22nd November 2021 This is the date on which this version of the document was approved by the authorised authority.
Expiry Date 4th December 2022 This is the date on which this version expires. It may still apply, conditionally, after this date.
Unit Head Michael Friend
Pro Vice-Chancellor Research (Performance and Governance)
This is the officer generally responsible for day to day administrative matters.
Author Paul Shaw
Manager, Graduate Studies
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Enquiries Contact Office of Research Services
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Summary of Changes from Previous Version

November 2021 - Minor changes to clause 91 for the declaration text to be used for the certificate of authorship. Approved in accordance with delegation A11 (authority to approve academic procedures).


July 2021 - Minor changes for better alignment with the overarching policy for thesis requirements and declarations, and to update terms to reflect the current organisational structure.


May 2021 - Minor changes approved in accordance with GOV9A. Amendments to reflect changes to the organisational structure and the University student appeals process.


December 2020 – Editorial changes in accordance with GOV10B: Placeholder updates: Admissions - Entry Requirements (Higher Degrees by Research) Procedure replacing Schedule 2 Entry Requirements.


October 2020 - The Higher Degree by Research Procedure is an output of the academic governance policy review project and has been approved in accordance with GOV9A. Expired in order for a new take effect date to be set on 2 November 2020.