Rules for Graduate Research School : Handbook 2026 : The University of Western Australia

Current rules
- Graduate Research School
  - Master's Degree by Research Rules for courses administered by the Board of the Graduate Research School
    1. The Student Rules apply except where contravened by these rules.
    2. Despite any other rule, the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research Training) permits exceptions to these rules where it is in the best interest of the candidature to do so, for compelling or compassionate reasons, which were unforeseen or beyond the control of the candidate. Circumstances relating to employment are not considered exceptional. In administering these rules, the Graduate Research School (GRS) must act consistently with any exception permitted under this rule.
    Admission
    3. To be admitted as a candidate, an applicant must demonstrate adequate research preparation, English language competency and meet any other requirements for admission stipulated in the HDR Admission Policy. An applicant in a field of creative practice must also submit a portfolio of creative works.
    Enrolment type
    4. Candidates must be enrolled either full-time (1.0 Full-Time Equivalent - ‘FTE’) or part-time (0.5 FTE). Full-time enrolment is equivalent to an expectation of 30 hours of research per week and part-time enrolment is equivalent to 15 hours.
    Enrolment
    5. A candidate whose enrolment has not been confirmed is enrolled on a probationary basis. Probationary enrolment is permitted for no longer than 6 months (FTE).
    6. Total candidature time must not exceed two years of enrolment (full-time equivalent), except where additional candidature time is permitted by the GRS as the result of an examination classification of ‘Passed, subject to revision’ or ‘Resubmit’.
    7. The GRS discontinues a candidate’s enrolment when their thesis is certified complete.
    8. Candidates are enrolled annually by the GRS, provided that all milestones have been met, total enrolment has not exceeded two years, and the candidate has no outstanding debts to the University or encumbrances on their record.
    9. A candidate must apply for leave or withdraw from the course if they do not intend to remain enrolled.
    10. When a candidate transfers from another institution, or upgrades to the PhD, their candidature time is reduced by the duration of their previous enrolment.
    11. A candidate is not permitted to enrol simultaneously:
    (a) in a degree course leading to a formal qualification at another institution, or
    (b) in a postgraduate, undergraduate or honours course at this University,
    except where the concurrent enrolment is permitted under rule 12 or rule 13; or the specific combination of courses has been approved by Academic Board.
    Concurrent enrolment in coursework units
    12. Despite rule 11(b), a candidate is permitted to enrol in up to 24 credit points worth of coursework units. The units must be relevant to the candidate’s research.
    13. Despite rule 11(b), a candidate is permitted to enrol concurrently in a micro-credential, or non-award course. The concurrent enrolment cannot be in a course for which Commonwealth Government funding is provided.
    14. Concurrent enrolments under rules 12 or 13 are not permitted in the final year of candidature.
    15. A leave of absence is not permitted to facilitate concurrent enrolment under rules 12 and 13.
    External enrolment
    16. External enrolment is permitted provided that suitable arrangements are made for supervision and access to facilities and resources, as determined by GRS.
    Course content
    17. Course content is determined by the supervisory team and enrolling School.
    18. The GRS may prescribe additional course requirements as appropriate.
    Satisfactory Progress and Milestones
    19. Candidates must maintain satisfactory progress as a condition of their enrolment.
    20. Satisfactory progress is the minimum progress toward completion expected of a candidate, according to the duration of their candidature. Progress is assessed at each candidature milestone.
    21. Candidature milestones vary according to the stage of candidature; each milestone is an opportunity for the candidate to demonstrate their research.
    22. If the supervisors and the School assess that the candidate’s progress is satisfactory, they must endorse the milestone submission and the GRS must certify that the milestone has been met.
    23. When a milestone is not met the GRS and School must provide support for a second attempt at the milestone, including prescribing work to improve the candidate’s prospect of success. The candidate is notified that they are at risk of not meeting course requirements.
    24. A candidate is permitted two attempts to demonstrate satisfactory progress at each milestone.
    25. Failure to pass a milestone after the permitted attempts results in termination of candidature.
    26. The candidate must provide an update regarding the progress of their research whenever requested to do so by their supervisors, School or GRS.
    Research proposal
    27. Approval of the research proposal is the first candidature milestone. A full-time candidate must submit their research proposal to GRS within four months of commencement. A part-time candidate must submit within eight months.
    28. The candidate must complete academic conduct and research integrity training before their research proposal is approved.
    Confirmation of candidature
    29. A candidate must apply for confirmation of candidature by the conclusion of their probationary enrolment.
    30. The Graduate Research School confirms candidature if:
    (a) the candidate is making satisfactory progress;
    (b) the research proposal has been approved;
    (c) the candidate has given an oral presentation of their research project; and
    (d) the School endorses the candidate’s application for confirmation.
    31. A candidate is entitled to apply to upgrade their research project to the Doctor of Philosophy as part of a confirmation of candidature application.
    32. The Graduate Research School may permit an upgrade to PhD if:
    (a) the candidate is making satisfactory progress;
    (b) the research proposal has been approved and can be developed into a project appropriate for the Doctor of Philosophy;
    (c) the candidate has given an oral presentation of their research project, which their School has endorsed as having a good prospect of acceptance for the award of Doctor of Philosophy; and
    (d) the School endorses the candidate’s application for upgrade.
    33. If a candidate is approved for an upgrade to the PhD they are admitted to that degree and enrolled on a probationary basis for a further six months.
    Leave
    34. A candidate is permitted to temporarily discontinue their research, for a period of at least one month, by taking a leave of absence. Cumulative leave throughout candidature must not exceed one year (excluding maternal/paternity leave taken under rule 35), regardless of whether the candidate has been enrolled full- or part-time.
    35. In addition to the one-year entitlement to take personal leave, candidates are permitted:
    (a) up to 12 months' maternity leave, for each child; or,
    (b) up to 12 months' parental leave for the primary carer, for each child.
    36. A candidate whose thesis has been classified ‘Passed, subject to revision’ or ‘Resubmit’ is not permitted a leave of absence outside of exceptional circumstances.
    Readmission
    37. A former candidate is entitled to be readmitted and continue their research, if:
    (a) there is supervisor and School support;
    (b) the majority of the research and work on the thesis were undertaken during candidature;
    (c) total candidature time has not exceeded two years;
    (d) the candidature was not concluded by expulsion; and
    (e) GRS approves.
    Intellectual property and confidentiality
    38. Candidates must be aware of and abide by their obligations relating to intellectual property (IP), Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) and confidentiality obligations.
    39. Candidates must notify their supervisors and the GRS of their IP and confidentiality obligations. New IP relationships must be discussed with the supervisory team prior to entering agreements.
    40. Theses are made publicly available once classified as passed. Access to the thesis, or an appendix, is restricted for up to two years if required by intellectual property or confidentiality obligations. During a period of restriction, access to the thesis is only granted with the written consent of the author.
    Content and format of a thesis
    41. A thesis must be an original work of research which is formatted as:
    (a) a monograph;
    (b) a series of papers either published or suitable for publication with an introduction and general discussion;
    (c) a hybrid of papers and chapters with an introduction and general discussion; or,
    (d) a creative work with a scholarly exegesis.
    42. A thesis formatted as a series of papers is normally composed of not more than two lead-authored papers.
    43. The content, coherence and contribution of the work take primacy over the form of the thesis. A thesis may be approximately 40,000 words, but this is not a requirement for submission. The limit is 50,000 words, including footnotes.
    44. A thesis by creative practice must include a scholarly exegesis of at least 15,000 words.
    45. A thesis must:
    (a) be the candidate’s original work completed during the course of candidature;
    (b) be created and presented in strict accordance with University policies on academic and research integrity;
    (c) be in English unless GRS has approved otherwise;
    (d) abide by GRS formatting requirements; and
    (e) be transmittable electronically.
    46. Co-authored works are permitted in a thesis, where the candidate has made a substantial contribution to the work and any co-authors consent to its inclusion.
    Submission of a thesis for examination
    47. A candidate must undergo examination as a means of demonstrating that their research makes a novel contribution to knowledge in their field. The examination consists of an assessment of the thesis. GRS may also require the candidate to undertake an oral examination, or present part of their research by means of an exhibition or performance.
    48. A thesis which has a reasonable prospect of successful examination must not be unduly delayed in submission for examination. Any delay to submission must be beneficial to the prospect of successful examination.
    49. A candidate, whose thesis is considered unsuitable for submission by their School, is entitled to apply to GRS to submit the thesis for examination without the School’s endorsement.
    50. A candidate who proceeds to examination without School endorsement is not entitled to further academic support if revisions to the thesis are recommended by the examiners.
    51. A candidate is not permitted to withdraw or alter their thesis while it is under examination.
    Nomination of examiners
    52. Nominations of examiners must be in accordance with HDR Examination Policy.
    53. Two examiners and one reserve examiner must be nominated by the supervisory team, endorsed by the candidate, and approved by the Head of School (or delegate). The GRS appoints two examiners to examine the thesis and the candidate, and may appoint the reserve examiner where required.
    54. Examiners nominated under rule 53 (including the reserve examiner) must not be employees of the University and at least one of the appointed examiners must be based outside of Western Australia.
    55. The GRS appoints examiners in cases where a School has not endorsed the candidate’s submission for examination.
    Classification of theses
    56. On the basis of the examiners’ reports, GRS may classify theses:
    (a) Passed;
    (b) Passed, subject to revision;
    (c) Resubmit;
    (d) Failed.
    57. If a thesis is classified ‘Passed, subject to revision’, the candidate must correct the thesis accordingly and submit it to the School for endorsement within three months of the examination outcome. If the examination has proceeded without School support the candidate must submit the thesis to the GRS.
    58. A thesis which has been classified Passed (including ‘Passed, subject to revision’) must be certified complete by the GRS when all course requirements have been satisfied and any required revisions to the thesis have been approved.
    59. The final thesis must be formatted according to University rules and submitted electronically
    60. Candidature is terminated by the GRS when a thesis is classified Failed.
    Resubmission
    61. A thesis must only be classified ‘Resubmit’ when there is a viable prospect of its being accepted for the award, following identifiable improvements, which can be achieved within one year.
    62. The GRS must advise the candidate of the improvements required for the thesis to be classified Passed.
    63. A candidate whose thesis is classified ‘Resubmit’ may be permitted one additional year of candidature time.
    64. A resubmitted thesis must, after examination, be classified as Passed or Failed.
    Examination as a PhD thesis
    65. GRS may permit a thesis which has not yet been classified to be submitted for examination for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy, where the examiners’ reports identify that the thesis makes an original contribution to scholarship which is worthy of the Doctoral award.
    66. A thesis submitted for examination for the award of a PhD is subject to the PhD rules.
  - Doctor of Philosophy Rules
    1. The Student Rules apply except where contravened by these rules.
    2. Despite any other rule, the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research Training) permits exceptions to these rules where it is in the best interest of the candidature to do so, for compelling or compassionate reasons, which were unforeseen or beyond the control of the candidate. Circumstances relating to employment are not considered exceptional. In administering these rules, the Graduate Research School (GRS) must act consistently with any exception permitted under this rule.
    Admission
    3. To be admitted as a candidate, an applicant must demonstrate adequate research preparation, English language competency and meet any other requirements for admission stipulated in the HDR Admission Policy. An applicant in a field of creative practice must also submit a portfolio of creative works.
    Enrolment type
    4. Candidates must be enrolled either full-time (1.0 Full-Time Equivalent - FTE) or part-time (0.5 FTE). Full-time enrolment is equivalent to an expectation of 30 hours of research per week and part-time enrolment is equivalent to 15 hours.
    Enrolment
    5. A candidate whose enrolment has not been confirmed is enrolled on a probationary basis. Probationary enrolment is permitted for no longer than 12 months (FTE).
    6. Total candidature time must not exceed four years of enrolment (full-time equivalent), except where additional candidature time is permitted by the GRS as the result of an examination classification of ‘Passed, subject to revision’ or ‘Resubmit’.
    7. The GRS discontinues a candidate’s enrolment when their thesis is certified complete.
    8. Candidates are enrolled annually by the GRS, provided that all milestones have been met, total enrolment has not exceeded four years, and the candidate has no outstanding debts to the University or encumbrances on their record.
    9. A candidate must apply for leave or withdraw from the course if they do not intend to remain enrolled.
    10. When a candidate transfers from another institution, or upgrades to the PhD, their candidature time is reduced by the duration of their previous enrolment.
    11. A candidate is not permitted to enrol simultaneously:
    (a) in a degree course leading to a formal qualification at another institution, or,
    (b) in a postgraduate, undergraduate or honours course at this University,
    except where the concurrent enrolment is permitted under rule 12 or rule 13; or the specific combination of courses has been approved by Academic Board.
    Concurrent enrolment in coursework units
    12. Despite rule 11(b), a candidate is permitted to enrol in up to 24 credit points worth of coursework units. The units must be relevant to the candidate’s research.
    13. Despite rule 11, a candidate is permitted to enrol concurrently in a micro-credential, or non-award course. The concurrent enrolment cannot be in a course for which Commonwealth Government funding is provided.
    14. Concurrent enrolments under rules 12 or 13 are not permitted in the final year of candidature.
    15. A leave of absence is not permitted to facilitate concurrent enrolment under rules 12 and 13.
    External enrolment
    16. External enrolment is permitted provided that suitable arrangements are made for supervision and access to facilities and resources, as determined by GRS.
    Course content
    17. Course content is determined by the supervisory team and enrolling School.
    18. The GRS may prescribe additional course requirements as appropriate.
    Satisfactory Progress and Milestones
    19. Candidates must maintain satisfactory progress as a condition of their enrolment.
    20. Satisfactory progress is the minimum progress toward completion expected of a candidate, according to the duration of their candidature. Progress is assessed at each candidature milestone.
    21. Candidature milestones vary according to the stage of candidature; each milestone is an opportunity for the candidate to demonstrate their research.
    22. If the supervisors and the School assess that the candidate’s progress is satisfactory, they must endorse the milestone submission and the GRS must certify that the milestone has been met.
    23. When a milestone is not met the GRS and School must provide support for a second attempt at the milestone, including prescribing work to improve the candidate’s prospect of success. The candidate is notified that they are at risk of not meeting course requirements.
    24. A candidate is permitted two attempts to demonstrate satisfactory progress at each milestone.
    25. Failure to pass a milestone after the permitted attempts results in termination of candidature.
    26. The candidate must provide an update regarding the progress of their research whenever requested to do so by their supervisors, School or GRS.
    Research proposal
    27. Approval of the research proposal is the first candidature milestone. A full-time candidate must submit their research proposal to GRS within six months of commencement and a part-time candidate must submit within twelve months.
    28. The candidate must complete academic conduct and research integrity training before their research proposal is approved.
    29. A candidate approved to upgrade from the MPhil to the PhD is deemed to have met the requirement for an approved research proposal.
    Confirmation of candidature
    30. A candidate must apply for confirmation of candidature by the conclusion of their probationary enrolment.
    31. The GRS confirms candidature on the basis of satisfactorily meeting the following conditions:
    (a) the candidate is making satisfactory progress;
    (b) the research proposal has been approved;
    (c) the candidate has delivered an oral presentation of their research project; and
    (d) the School endorses the candidate’s application for confirmation.
    32. If candidature is not confirmed in the PhD, and the standard of the research is appropriate to Master of Philosophy, the GRS may confirm candidature in the MPhil.
    Leave
    33. A candidate is permitted to temporarily discontinue their research, for a period of at least one month, by taking a leave of absence. Cumulative leave throughout candidature must not exceed one year (excluding maternal/paternity leave taken under rule 34), regardless of whether the candidate has been enrolled full- or part-time.
    34. In addition to the one-year entitlement to take personal leave, candidates are permitted:
    (a) up to 12 months' maternity leave, for each child; or,
    (b) up to 12 months' parental leave for the primary carer, for each child.
    35. A candidate whose thesis has been classified ‘Passed, subject to revision’ or ‘Resubmit’ is not permitted a leave of absence outside of exceptional circumstances.
    Downgrade of candidature
    36. A candidate may apply to downgrade their candidature to the Master of Philosophy. Where the application is made after the first two years (FTE) of candidature, the downgrade is considered only in compelling circumstances, supported by evidence demonstrating that continuation in the doctoral program is no longer feasible or appropriate, while completion of the MPhil remains achievable. A downgrade is not approved solely to expedite completion to avoid the requirements of the doctoral award.
    Readmission
    37. A former candidate is entitled to be readmitted and continue their research, if:
    (a) the research constitutes an original contribution to knowledge;
    (b) there is supervisor and School support;
    (c) the majority of the research and work on the thesis were undertaken during candidature;
    (d) total candidature time has not exceeded four years;
    (e) the candidature was not concluded by expulsion; and
    (f) GRS approves.
    Intellectual property and confidentiality
    38. Candidates must be aware of and abide by their obligations relating to intellectual property (IP), Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) and confidentiality obligations.
    39. Candidates must notify their supervisors and the GRS of their IP and confidentiality obligations. New IP relationships must be discussed with the supervisory team prior to entering agreements.
    40. Theses are made publicly available once classified as passed. Access to the thesis, or an appendix, is restricted for up to two years if required by intellectual property or confidentiality obligations. During a period of restriction, access to the thesis is only granted with the written consent of the author.
    Content and format of a thesis
    41. A thesis must be an original work of research which is formatted as:
    (a) a monograph;
    (b) a series of papers either published or suitable for publication with an introduction and general discussion;
    (c) a hybrid of papers and chapters with an introduction and general discussion; or,
    (d) a creative work with a scholarly exegesis.
    42. A thesis formatted as a series of papers is normally composed of three first- or lead-authored papers and must not exceed five such papers.
    43. The content, coherence and contribution of the work take primacy over the form of the thesis. A thesis is approximately 80,000 words, but this is not a minimum requirement for submission. The limit is 100,000 words, including footnotes.
    44. A thesis by creative practice must include a scholarly exegesis of at least 20,000 words.
    45. A thesis must:
    (a) be the candidate’s original work completed during the course of candidature;
    (b) be created and presented in strict accordance with University policies on academic and research integrity;
    (c) be in English unless GRS has approved otherwise;
    (d) abide by GRS formatting requirements; and
    (e) be transmittable electronically.
    
    46. Co-authored works are permitted in a thesis, where the candidate has made a substantial contribution to the work and any co-authors consent to its inclusion.
    Submission of a thesis for examination
    47. A candidate must undergo examination as a means of demonstrating that their research makes a novel contribution to knowledge in their field. The examination consists of an assessment of the thesis and an oral defence of the research.
    48. A thesis which makes a novel contribution to knowledge, and has a reasonable prospect of successful examination, must not be unduly delayed in submission for examination. Any delay to submission must be beneficial to the prospect of successful examination.
    49. Candidates submitting a thesis by creative practice must present their research by means of an exhibition or performance.
    50. A candidate, whose thesis is considered unsuitable for submission by their School, is entitled to apply to GRS to submit the thesis for examination without the School’s endorsement.
    51. A candidate who proceeds to examination without School endorsement is not entitled to further academic support if revisions to the thesis are recommended by the examiners.
    52. A candidate is not permitted to withdraw or alter their thesis while it is under examination.
    Nomination of examiners
    53. Nominations of examiners must be in accordance with HDR Examination Policy.
    54. Two examiners and one reserve examiner must be nominated by the supervisory team, endorsed by the candidate, and approved by the Head of School (or delegate). The GRS appoints two examiners to examine the thesis and the candidate, and may appoint the reserve examiner where required.
    55. Examiners nominated under rule 54 (including the reserve examiner) must not be employees of the University and at least one of the appointed examiners must be based outside of Western Australia.
    56. The GRS appoints examiners in cases where a School has not endorsed the candidate’s submission for examination.
    Classification of theses
    57. On the basis of the examiners’ reports, GRS may classify theses:
    (a) Passed;
    (b) Passed, subject to revision;
    (c) Resubmit;
    (d) Failed.
    58. If a thesis is classified ‘Passed, subject to revision’, the candidate must correct the thesis accordingly and submit it to the School for endorsement within three months of the examination outcome. If the examination has proceeded without School support the candidate must submit the thesis to the GRS.
    59. A thesis which has been classified Passed (including Passed subject to revision) must be certified complete by the GRS when all course requirements have been satisfied and any required revisions to the thesis have been approved.
    60. The final thesis must be formatted according to University rules and submitted electronically
    61. Candidature is terminated by the GRS when a thesis is classified Failed.
    Resubmission
    62. A thesis must only be classified ‘Resubmit’ when there is a viable prospect of its being accepted for the award, following identifiable improvements, which can be achieved within one year.
    63. The GRS must advise the candidate of the improvements required for the thesis to be classified Passed.
    64. A candidate whose thesis is classified ‘Resubmit’ may be permitted one additional year of candidature time.
    65. A resubmitted thesis must, after examination, be classified as Passed or Failed.
    Joint/double-badged PhD
    66. With the support of their supervisors and head of school (or delegate), a candidate is entitled to apply to GRS to enrol in a joint/double-badged PhD with a partner institution.
    67. An agreement must be in place between UWA and the partner institution before a joint/double-badged PhD enrolment is permitted.
    68. A current PhD candidate is entitled to transfer into a joint/double-badged PhD and continue their research with full credit, unless more than half of their candidature time has elapsed.
    69. A current joint/double-badged PhD candidate is entitled to transfer into a PhD at UWA only and continue their research with full credit.
  - Master of Advanced Social Work (research) (10750)
    Definitions
    In these Rules, unless the context suggests otherwise—
    the Board is the Board of the Graduate Research School and includes any position to which the Board has delegated authority for a particular function;
    work means scholarly writing or, in the case of the creative arts and building sciences, may mean music composition or music recitals or exhibitions or recordings or scholarly documentation of exhibitions or recordings.
    Applicability of the Master's Degrees by Research Rules for courses administered by the Board of the Graduate Research School and the University's Student Rules, policies and procedures
    1.(1) The Master's Degrees by Research Rules for courses administered by the Board of the Graduate Research School apply to the Master of Advanced Social Work except as set out in the rules which follow.
    (2) The Student Rules, policies and procedures apply except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.
    Academic Conduct Essentials module
    1.A(1) Except as stated in (2), a student who enrols in this course for the first time irrespective of whether they have previously been enrolled in another course of the University, must undertake the Academic Conduct Essentials module (the ACE module).
    (2) A student who has previously achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the ACE module is not required to repeat the module.
    (3) A student who has not achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the ACE module when their progress status is assessed will not have made satisfactory progress even if they have met the other requirements for satisfactory progress in the rules for this course.
    (4) A student who does not make satisfactory progress in terms of (3) is assigned the progress status of 'On Probation'.
    Admission
    2. To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—
    (a) completed the requirements for the Graduate Diploma in Advanced Social Work, or equivalent as recognised by the Faculty;
    and
    (b) at least two years' experience as a professionally qualified social worker.
    Course requirements
    3. A student must complete and present for examination a thesis of no more than 30,000 words.
  - Master of Architecture (Design) (research) (25760)
    Definitions
    In these Rules, unless the context suggests otherwise—
    the Board is the Board of the Graduate Research School and includes any position to which the Board has delegated authority for a particular function;
    work means scholarly writing or, in the case of the creative arts and building sciences, may mean music composition or music recitals or exhibitions or recordings or scholarly documentation of exhibitions or recordings.
    Applicability of the Master's Degrees by Research Rules for courses administered by the Board of the Graduate Research School and the University's Student Rules, policies and procedures
    1.(1) The Master's Degrees by Research Rules for courses administered by the Board of the Graduate Research School excluding Rules 29, 39 to 51, and 65 to 67 apply to the Master of Architecture (Design) except as set out in the rules which follow.
    (2) The Student Rules, policies and procedures apply except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.
    (3) In the applicable Master's Degrees by Research Rules for courses administered by the Board of the Graduate Research School the term 'thesis' is to be read as 'work'.
    Academic Conduct Essentials module
    1.A(1) Except as stated in (2), a student who enrols in this course for the first time irrespective of whether they have previously been enrolled in another course of the University, must undertake the Academic Conduct Essentials module (the ACE module).
    (2) A student who has previously achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the ACE module is not required to repeat the module.
    (3) A student who has not achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the ACE module when their progress status is assessed will not have made satisfactory progress even if they have met the other requirements for satisfactory progress in the rules for this course.
    (4) A student who does not make satisfactory progress in terms of (3) is assigned the progress status of 'On Probation'.
    Admission
    2. In addition to meeting the requirements of the Master's Degrees by Research Rules for courses administered by the Board of the Graduate Research School Rule 2, to be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have sufficient architectural design experience as determined by the Board on the recommendation of the Head of the School of Architecture, Landscape and Visual Arts.
    Course content
    3. A student must present for examination work comprising—
    (a) an exhibition of architectural design of a scope of works equivalent to the schematic design of a building of major cultural significance;
    and
    (b) an A3 volume in temporary binding to be provided at least six weeks prior to the exhibition opening, and containing—
    (i) the exhibition drawings in suitable reduction;
    (ii) photographs of the exhibition models;
    (iii) the research proposal required and described under Rule 4(1); and
    (iv) an expanded abstract of up to 5000 words explaining the student's response to the brief and how their design proposal contributes to the discipline of architecture.
    Research proposal
    4.(1) A student must, within four months of the date of first enrolment in the course if enrolment is full-time or the equivalent period as determined by the Board if enrolment is part-time or a mixture of full- and part-time, submit to the Board for approval a research proposal which includes a brief, the scope of works and the estimated construction costs for the proposed architectural design.
    (2) The approval of the Board is required for any significant changes to the details submitted under (1).
    [Approved addition to Rule 18 of the Master's Degrees by Research Rules]
    Submission of work for examination
    5.(1) A student submitting for examination the work described in Rule 3 must provide relevant particulars on a form to be obtained from the Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Visual Arts and must observe any guidelines set down by the Faculty regarding the preparation and subsequent disposal of the work.
    (2) When a student submits for examination the work described in Rule 3, it must be accompanied by a declaration signed by the student that—
    (a) all sources are acknowledged;
    (b) the work has not previously been accepted for any other degree in this or another institution;
    (c) the work has been substantially accomplished during enrolment in the Master of Architecture (Design) course; and
    (d) except in the case of jointly authored work, the work is wholly the student's own composition.
    (3) If any part of a work submitted for examination has been jointly authored—
    (a) that part of the work done by the student must be clearly indicated and certified as such by the co-authors; and
    (b) the co-authors must certify that they agree to the inclusion of the part of the work of which they are joint authors.
    (4) A publication of which the student is sole or joint author may be submitted as an appendix in support of a student's work but, in the case of joint authorship, the contribution of the student to the publication must be clearly indicated.
    (5) Except as set out in (6), work submitted for examination must be accompanied by certification from the supervisor(s) and Head of the School of Architecture, Landscape and Visual Arts that the form and content of the work are suitable for examination.
    (6) The Faculty may, in exceptional circumstances, accept work for examination without the certification of the supervisor and/or the Head of the School of Architecture, Landscape and Visual Arts and may, after the examination is complete, notify the examiner(s) that the work was submitted without the support of the School.
    6.(1) A student must submit for examination four printed copies in temporary binding of the A3 volume required under Rule 3(b) and must comply with any guidelines set down by the Faculty at the time of submission of the volume.
    (2) All students must declare at the time of submission that a full electronic copy of the A3 volume is available on request.
    7. Except in exceptional circumstances and with the permission of the Faculty, a student is not permitted to withdraw, alter or add to the work after the A3 volume has been submitted in a form suitable for examination.
    8. The date of the opening of the exhibition referred to in Rule 3(a) will be regarded as the end of the formal period of enrolment.
    Examination
    9.(1) The Dean of the Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Visual Arts must, at least two months prior to the date of the opening of the exhibition referred to in Rule 3(a), notify the Board of the details of the exhibition, including the date, venue, number and type of works and other relevant information.
    (2) The Faculty must provide the examiners with a copy of the A3 volume described in Rule 3(b) prior to the exhibition opening.
    (3) The student must give a presentation of the architectural design, of approximately 20 to 30 minutes duration, to the examiners and answer any questions of fact arising.
    (4) After examination is complete the Faculty will provide to the Board—
    (a) the examiners' reports; and
    (b) a summary of the examiners' reports from the Dean of the Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Visual Arts.
    [Approved addition to Master's Degrees by Research Rules 52 to 59]
    Classification of work
    10. When undertaking the classification of the work submitted for examination, in accordance with Master's Degrees by Research Rule 60 the Board will also consider the summary of the examiners' reports provided by the Dean of the Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Visual Arts under Rule 9(4)(b).
    Lodgement of final version following classification
    11.(1) When the work has been classified as Passed, the student must, after completing any corrections required, submit to the Graduate Research School an electronic copy of the updated A3 volume of work referred to in Rule 3(b).
    (2) The format of the version submitted under (1) must comply with detailed specifications laid down by the University Librarian.
    (3) Unless otherwise approved by the Board, after the work submitted for the degree has been classified as Passed, the Graduate Research School submits the electronic copy of the A3 volume referred to in Rule 3(b) to the University Library which must make reasonable efforts to convert the electronic copy into a digital format suitable for inclusion in the University's Digital Thesis Repository.
    12. After the work has been classified, its examiners are normally invited to keep their copies of the A3 volume.
    Transfer of candidature
    13.(1) The Board, on the recommendation of the Head of the School of Architecture, Landscape and Visual Arts, may permit a student for a Master of Architecture (Design) at this University to upgrade candidature to the degree of Doctor of Architecture (Design).
    (2) A student who wishes to upgrade candidature to the degree of Doctor of Architecture (Design) must, at the time of application for upgrade, provide a research proposal through the Head of the School of Architecture, Landscape and Visual Arts for the Board's approval.
    Examination of work prepared during the course of enrolment for a Master of Architecture (Design) as work for a Doctor of Architecture (Design)
    14.(1) After having regard to the recommendation of the Head of the School of Architecture, Landscape and Visual Arts, the Board may permit a student who has completed the work for a Master of Architecture (Design) to submit that work for examination for the award of the degree of Doctor of Architecture (Design), although the student has at no time been enrolled for that degree.
    (2) If, after considering the examiners' reports on the work submitted for the award of a Master of Architecture (Design), the Board considers that the work may be suitable for submission for examination for the award of the degree of Doctor of Architecture (Design), it may with the agreement of the student permit the student to submit the work for examination for the award of that degree.
    (3) If, after due consideration, the Board determines that the work produced as part of the course for a Master of Architecture (Design) but recommended for submission for examination for the award of the degree of Doctor of Architecture (Design) is not suitable for that examination, it must so advise the student immediately.
    (4) If the Board is satisfied that the work is suitable for submission for examination for the award of the degree of Doctor of Architecture (Design), it must arrange the examination immediately.
    15. If, following examination, the Board classifies the work submitted for examination in terms of Rule 14(4) as Passed—
    (a) the student is qualified for the award of the degree of Doctor of Architecture (Design) although he or she has at no time been enrolled for that degree; and
    (b) the Board arranges for details of the student's qualification for the degree to be entered on the academic record as a course result of 'Doctor of Architecture (Design) Awarded'.
    16. If, after considering the examiners' reports on the work submitted for examination in terms of Rule 14(4), the Board determines that the work is not suitable for the award of the degree of Doctor of Architecture (Design) the Board must—
    (a) so advise the student;
    (b) arrange for the academic record to be annotated to indicate that the work was examined, but found unsuitable, for the award of the degree of Doctor of Architecture (Design); and
    (c) proceed to examine or classify the work, as appropriate, in terms of the rules for the Master of Architecture (Design) for which it was originally submitted.
  - Master of Arts (Creative Writing) (10710) Only available to re-enrolling students.
    Note: This course is only available to re-enrolling students.
    Definitions
    In these Rules, unless the context suggests otherwise—
    the Board is the Board of the Graduate Research School and includes any position to which the Board has delegated authority for a particular function;
    work means scholarly writing or, in the case of the creative arts and building sciences, may mean music composition or music recitals or exhibitions or recordings or scholarly documentation of exhibitions or recordings.
    Applicability of the Master's Degrees by Research Rules for courses administered by the Board of the Graduate Research School and the University's Student Rules, policies and procedures
    1.(1) The Master's Degrees by Research Rules for courses administered by the Board of the Graduate Research School apply to the Master of Arts (Creative Writing) except as set out in the rules which follow.
    (2) The Student Rules, policies and procedures apply except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.
    Academic Conduct and Research Integrity Unit
    1.A(1) A student who enrols in this course for the first time irrespective of whether they have previously been enrolled in another course of the University, must undertake the Academic Conduct and Research Integrity unit (the ACRI module) and complete within the first six months from the date of commencement in the course.
    (2) A student who has not achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the ACRI module when their progress status is assessed will not have made satisfactory progress even if they have met the other requirements for satisfactory progress in the rules for this course.
    (3) A student who does not make satisfactory progress in terms of (2) is assigned the progress status of 'On Probation'.
    Admission
    2. To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must—
    (a)(i) have a bachelor's degree with first class or upper second class honours in creative writing; or
    (ii) submit and have approved by the Head of the School of Social Sciences and the Board of the Graduate Research School a folio of creative writing, at least one third of which has been published by recognised publishers, amounting to between 4000 and 5000 words of prose or the equivalent of poetry or drama as determined by the Head of School;
    and
    (b) submit and have approved by the Head of the School of Social Sciences and the Board of the Graduate Research School a 2000- to 3000-word critical essay on an aspect of the writer's craft.
    Course requirements
    3. The field of study for the Master of Arts (Creative Writing) is creative writing in English in any genre approved by the Board.
    4.(1) A full-time student must submit to the Board for approval the details of the thesis and the literary form of the creative writing within four months of the date of first enrolment in the course or, if the enrolment is part-time or a mixture of full- and part-time, the equivalent as determined by the Board.
    (2) The approval of the Board is required for any significant changes to the details submitted under (1).
    5. A student must present for examination—
    (a) a piece or pieces of creative writing of prose, poetry or drama, the word limit of which is determined by the Head of the School of Humanities and approved by the Board, which demonstrates technical accomplishment and imaginative resource;
    and
    (b) a thesis of at least 15,000 words on a topic related to one or more aspects of the work presented under (a).
  - Master of Curatorial Studies in Fine Arts (research) (25770)
    Definitions
    In these Rules, unless the context suggests otherwise—
    the Board is the Board of the Graduate Research School and includes any position to which the Board has delegated authority for a particular function;
    work means scholarly writing or, in the case of the creative arts and building sciences, may mean music composition or music recitals or exhibitions or recordings or scholarly documentation of exhibitions or recordings.
    Applicability of the Master's Degrees by Research Rules for courses administered by the Board of the Graduate Research School and the University's Student Rules, policies and procedures
    1.(1) The Master's Degrees by Research Rules for courses administered by the Board of the Graduate Research School, excluding Rules 29, 30, 66, 67 and 68, apply to the Master of Curatorial Studies in Fine Arts except as set out in the rules which follow.
    (2) The Student Rules, policies and procedures apply except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.
    Academic Conduct and Research Integrity unit
    1.A(1) A student who enrols in this course for the first time irrespective of whether they have previously been enrolled in another course of the University, must undertake the Academic Conduct and Research Integrity unit (the ACRI module) and complete within the first six months from the date of commencement in the course.
    (2) A student who has not achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the ACRI module when their progress status is assessed will not have made satisfactory progress even if they have met the other requirements for satisfactory progress in the rules for this course.
    (3) A student who does not make satisfactory progress in terms of (2) is assigned the progress status of 'On Probation'.
    Admission
    2. To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must—
    (a) have completed the requirements of a bachelor's degree of this University requiring at least four years of full-time study, or the part-time equivalent, in a subject area considered by the Dean of the Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Visual Arts to be relevant to curatorial studies, or the equivalent of this qualification as recognised by the Board;
    and
    (b) be able to satisfy the Board that they have the general ability to complete the course and the special ability to prepare and present a thesis.
    Course requirements
    3. A student must—
    (a) present for examination one of the following:
    (i) VISA8602 Exhibition Proposal comprising a fully researched proposal for a major exhibition, of at least 5000 words, the content and title of which are proposed by the student and determined by the Board; and VISA8601 Exhibition Catalogue comprising a fully publishable professional catalogue including an essay on all works proposed for exhibition equivalent to at least another 25,000 words; or
    (ii) VISA8603 MCur Dissertation comprising a dissertation of at least 30,000 words on an aspect of museology relevant to curatorial practice, the title and subject matter of which must be proposed by the student and have the approval of the Board of the Graduate Research School; or
    (iii) VISA8604 Catalogue comprising a detailed publishable catalogue raisonné of up to 30,000 words of the works of an uncatalogued artist;
    and
    (b)(i) complete VISA8605 MCur Placement comprising a placement in a public gallery or comparable institution involving at least one day a week for 36 weeks during the course; and
    (ii) prepare a detailed comparative report of up to 5000 words in relation to the placement described in (i);
    and
    (c) complete VISA8606 Advanced Curatorial Studies comprising such advanced study in relation to curatorial studies as may be required by the Board.
    4.(1) A full-time student must submit to the Board for approval within four months of the date of first enrolment in the program, or the equivalent as determined by the Board if the enrolment is part-time or a mixture of full- and part-time, the details of the following components of the course:
    (a)(i) VISA8602 Exhibition Proposal; and
    (ii) VISA8601 Exhibition Catalogue;
    or
    (b) VISA8603 MCur Dissertation;
    or
    (c) VISA8604 Catalogue Raisonné.
    (2) The approval of the Board is required for any significant changes to the details submitted under (1).
  - Master of Fine Arts (research) (25740)
    Definitions
    In these Rules, unless the context suggests otherwise—
    the Board is the Board of the Graduate Research School and includes any position to which the Board has delegated authority for a particular function;
    work means scholarly writing or, in the case of the creative arts and building sciences, may mean music composition or music recitals or exhibitions or recordings or scholarly documentation of exhibitions or recordings.
    Applicability of the Master's Degrees by Research Rules for courses administered by the Board of the Graduate Research School and the University's Student Rules, policies and procedures
    1.(1) The Master's Degrees by Research Rules for courses administered by the Board of the Graduate Research School, excluding Rules 29, 30, 66, 67 and 68, apply to the Master of Fine Arts except as set out in the rules which follow.
    (2) The Student Rules, policies and procedures apply except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.
    Academic Conduct and Research Integrity Unit
    1.A(1) A student who enrols in this course for the first time irrespective of whether they have previously been enrolled in another course of the University, must undertake the Academic Conduct and Research Integrity unit (the ACRI module) and complete within the first six months from the date of commencement in the course.
    (2) A student who has not achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the ACRI module when their progress status is assessed will not have made satisfactory progress even if they have met the other requirements for satisfactory progress in the rules for this course.
    (3) A student who does not make satisfactory progress in terms of (2) is assigned the progress status of 'On Probation'.
    Admission
    2. To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must—
    (a) have completed the requirements for the degree of bachelor in an appropriate subject area from this University, or equivalent as recognised by the Board;
    and
    (b) have completed the requirements for a qualification in Art Practice from a recognised tertiary institution, or be judged by the Board, having regard to the recommendation of the Dean of the Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Visual Arts, to have equivalent practical expertise and professional standing;
    and
    (c) be able to satisfy the Board that they have the general ability to complete the course and the special ability to prepare and present a thesis.
    Course requirements
    3. A student must present for examination—
    (a) an exhibition of original artwork showing technical accomplishment and imaginative resource;
    and
    (b) a thesis on an aspect of arts theory, history or criticism, the title and subject matter of which are proposed by the student and require the approval of the Board of the Graduate Research School.
    4. The thesis must not exceed 25,000 words, excluding tables, footnotes, endnotes, appendices and other illustrative matter.
    5.(1) A full-time student for the degree must submit to the Board for approval the details of the thesis and the proposed form of the exhibition within four months of the date of first enrolment in the program, or the equivalent period as determined by the Board if the enrolment is part-time or a mixture of full- and part-time.
    (2) The approval of the Board is required for any significant changes to the details submitted under (1).
    (3) A student must present an exegesis of the exhibited artwork, for which no result is given, which must not exceed 5000 words.
    (4) The Dean of the Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Visual Arts must, at least one week prior to the date of the opening of the exhibition, provide the exegesis to the examiners.
    Examination
    6.(1) The Dean of the Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Visual Arts must, at least two months prior to the date of the opening of the exhibition, notify the Board of the details of the exhibition referred to in Rule 3(a), including the date, venue, type of works and other relevant information.
    (2) The exhibition is examined by an Examining Committee consisting of the Dean of the Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Visual Arts, or approved nominee, and two examiners external to the University.
    (3) The Examining Committee is appointed by the Board, on the recommendation of the Dean of the Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Visual Arts.
    (4) The Dean of the Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Visual Arts must advise the Board at the time of nominating the external examiners of the name of any approved nominee attending the examination in lieu of the Dean.
    (5) The Examining Committee must forward to the Board a joint report and recommendation for classification.
    (6) If the Examining Committee cannot achieve consensus, the external examiners must produce independent reports and recommendations for classification and the Dean of the Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Visual Arts will produce an overall recommendation for classification based on the two independent reports.
  - Master of Forensic Anthropology (research) (50770)
    Terms used
    In the rules that follow—
    the Board means the Board of the Graduate Research School and includes any position to which the Board has delegated authority for a particular function.
    head of school means a person appointed or acting in that capacity or the Graduate Research Coordinator of the school, Graduate Research Coordinators being designated academics who have been approved by the head of school and the Board to act on behalf of the head of school on matters pertaining to the master's degree by research;
    higher degree by research means postgraduate degree course for which at least two thirds of the student load is required as research;
    by thesis means by submission of a thesis or, in the case of the creative arts and building sciences, may mean by submission of a thesis and/or other work as required in the rules for specific degrees;
    a student and/or students means a student and/or students enrolled for the degree of master by research by thesis;
    master's degree by research means the master's degree by research by thesis;
    upgrade refers to a change in course from a master's degree by research to a PhD with no break in enrolment except as permitted by an approved period of suspension and where the research undertaken by the student while enrolled for the master's degree will be continued in the PhD or modified to meet the requirements of a PhD;
    internal student means a person undertaking study towards a higher degree by research who, except for approved periods, will conduct research and study towards the higher degree on a campus of the University for most or all of their period of candidature; and
    external student means a person undertaking study towards a higher degree by research who, as a result of their location, cannot conduct research and study towards the higher degree on a campus of the University for most or all of their period of candidature.
    Applicability of the Student Rules, policies and procedures
    1. The Student Rules, policies and procedures apply except as otherwise indicated in the rules that follow.
    Academic Conduct and Research Integrity Unit
    1.A(1) A student who enrols in this course for the first time irrespective of whether they have previously been enrolled in another course of the University, must undertake the Academic Conduct and Research Integrty unit (the ACRI module) and complete within the first six months from the date of commencement in the course.
    
    (2) A student who has not achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the ACRI module when their progress status is assessed will not have made satisfactory progress even if they have met the other requirements for satisfactory progress in the rules for this course.
    
    (3) A student who does not make satisfactory progress in terms of (2) is assigned the progress status of 'On Probation'
    Admission and entry requirements
    2.(1) The Board, on the recommendation of the appropriate head of school, may accept into the course for the degree of Master of Forensic Anthropology an applicant who has demonstrated that they have fulfilled the requirements of the University Policy on: Adequate Research Preparation and any other requirements for admission of the University, and—
    (a) is a graduate of this University or has been admitted to equivalent status;
    or
    (b)(i) has the degree of bachelor of this University or a qualification recognised by the Board as equivalent and has since graduation completed at a satisfactory level a Higher Degree by Research Preliminary Program, or equivalent as determined by the Board, in the subject area in which research is to be undertaken;
    or
    (c) have previously undertaken work, which in the Board's opinion is of a sufficiently high standard,
    towards a higher degree by research in this or another approved institution but not have submitted it for any degree. This includes former students who may have previously exceeded the normal
    duration of their course;
    or
    (d) has completed the requirements of the Graduate Diploma of Forensic Anthropology.
    Recognition of qualifications completed at an institution other than this University
    3.(1) The Board may recognise a qualification completed at another tertiary institution as being equivalent to one completed at this University.
    (2) A person who wishes to have a qualification that they have completed at another tertiary institution recognised as equivalent to one completed at this University must provide satisfactory evidence of the work completed for the qualification.
    General requirements for application and eligibility
    4. Unless the Board permits otherwise in exceptional circumstances, a person whose work for a higher degree at this or another institution is under examination at the time of application for admission is not permitted to enrol in a master's degree by research or any associated preliminary program of study until that examination has been completed and the final results have been provided to the Board.
    English language competency requirements
    5. The Board may require an applicant to demonstrate satisfactory performance, as prescribed by the Academic Board, in an approved test of English before being admitted to the University.
    Enrolment
    6.(1) Unless the Board permits otherwise, a student must be enrolled each year until all examinable components of their program have been submitted for examination.
    (2) The Board, having considered the recommendation of the relevant head of school referred to in Rule 18(2), may refuse approval for enrolment.
    7. Except when specific combined courses have been formally approved, a student is not permitted to enrol simultaneously—
    (a) in a course leading to a formal qualification at another institution; or
    (b) in an undergraduate or honours program at this University.
    8.(1) The Board, on written application, may permit a student to enrol in specified coursework units up to a maximum value of 24 points concurrently with a master's degree by research if it considers the specified coursework units to be necessary for successful completion of the master's degree by research program.
    (2) A student for whom enrolment in coursework units to a value greater than 24 points is recommended at the time of application is required to complete these units either as part of an approved preliminary course for a master's degree by research or through Continuing Education before enrolment in the higher degree by research.
    Concurrent enrolment in coursework units
    9.(1) Unless otherwise approved by the Board in exceptional circumstances, a student is not permitted to enrol, as part of the degree, in more than 24 points of undergraduate or postgraduate units.
    (2) A student may, with the approval of the Board and the appropriate school, enrol concurrently in
    a micro-credential, certificate, diploma or other coursework program at this university provided that—
    (a) following a written submission application from the student, the name of the concurrent program is
    submitted through the supervisor and the head of school to the Board for approval; and
    (b) with the exception of the Commercialisation Training Scheme, the concurrent program is not one
    for which the University receives Commonwealth Government funding.; and
    (c) tuition fees for the concurrent program are in addition to any tuition fees for Master of Forensic Anthropology and are not covered by tuition fee scholarships awarded by the University for the Master of Forensic Anthropology
    Prior candidature and time limits
    10. Except as otherwise provided by the Board, for a student who commences a course for a master's degree by research at this institution on the basis of an equivalent course in another institution, or for a student who upgrades or changes to another course at the same level—
    (a) the minimum period of enrolment is that prescribed for the course into which the student has changed; and
    (b) the maximum time limit for completion of the course is reduced by the period of enrolment in the course from which the student has changed.
    Enrolment type
    11.(1) Students are enrolled as either full-time (1.0 FTE) or part-time (0.5 FTE).
    (2) Students who are enrolled full-time are expected to work on their research at least 30 hours per
    week.
    (3) Students who are enrolled part-time are expected to work on their research at least 15 hours per week.
    Internal and external candidature
    12.(1) Except as set out in (2), students are normally enrolled as internal students.
    (2) The Board, on the recommendation of the appropriate head of school, may accept as an external student a student who, in its opinion, is substantially free to pursue a course of supervised research and advanced study provided that—
    (a) the student fulfils the requirement to work within the appropriate University school for a period or periods to be determined by the Board which, during the total period of enrolment, must amount to no less than 10 weeks; and
    (b) suitable internal and external supervision and arrangements for access to facilities and resources, if required, have been arranged and approved by the Board.
    (3) If appropriate electronic or other methods of remote supervision have been arranged and approved by the Board, the requirement for appropriate external supervision may be waived.
    Changes to terms of candidature
    13. (1) The approval of the Board is required for any change to the terms of candidature approved at the time of first enrolment for the Masters by Research.
    (2) Changes between full-time and part-time enrolment will normally be approved only for full teaching periods. That is, a student may not change enrolment part-way through a teaching period other than in exceptional circumstances outside the student’s control.
    (3) For the operation of 13 (2), exceptional circumstances do not include employment commitments.
    Course content
    14. A master's thesis must be a substantial work generally based on independent research which shows a sound knowledge of the subject of the research, evidence of the exercise of some independence of thought and the ability of expression in clear and concise language.
    15.(1) A student must submit a thesis after the completion of a course of supervised research and advanced study in a subject or subjects approved by the Board.
    (2) The course of supervised research and advanced study may include—
    (a) such courses, lectures, seminars and other work as the supervisors or head of school concerned directs; and
    (b) studies and investigations culminating in such reports as the supervisors direct and
    (c) additional requirements as set out in the rules for the relevant degrees in the Master's by Research Degrees Administered by the Board of the Graduate Research School with Special Admission or Course Requirements.
    (3) On the recommendation of the appropriate head of school and supervisors, the Board may prescribe study additional to the requirements of (2).
    16. A student must provide particulars of the progress and results of the research to the supervisors from time to time and whenever requested.
    Research proposal
    17. A student must provide a research proposal to the Board for approval, through the head of school and supervisors, within four months from the date of first enrolment for the course if the enrolment is full-time, or the equivalent as determined by the Board if the enrolment is part-time or a mixture of full- and part-time.
    Annual report
    18.(1) A student must provide an annual progress report, through the appropriate head of school and supervisors, in accordance with procedures determined by the Board.
    (2) The report provided by a student must be forwarded by the head of school to the Board with a recommendation on whether the student should be permitted to re-enrol.
    Satisfactory progress
    19. A student must provide particulars of the progress and results of the research and other agreed tasks to their supervisors from time to time and whenever requested.
    20. A student will be deemed to be making satisfactory progress when, in the assessment of their supervisors and Graduate Research Coordinator, they have—
    (a) submitted a satisfactory Research Proposal within the agreed time;
    (b) continued to complete sufficient work, at a satisfactory standard, within agreed times; and
    (c) continued to submit reports and other requirements, at a satisfactory standard, within agreed times.
    21. When a student's supervisors and Graduate Research Coordinator assess that a student is not making satisfactory progress they will inform the Graduate Research School. The Graduate Research School will—
    (a) inform the student in writing that they are deemed as being at risk of not meeting the course requirements for continuation; and
    (b) request that in three months the student submits an Interim Report addressing the specific concerns raised by the supervisors and Graduate Research Coordinator.
    22. On receipt of the Interim Report the Graduate Research School will determine whether the student's candidature in the PhD can continue.
    Approved leave (suspension of candidature) and extension
    23.(1) The Board, on written application, may grant a period of approved leave, called a suspension of candidature.
    (2) Unless the Board permits otherwise in recognition of exceptional circumstances outside the
    student’s control, the maximum suspension during a student’s candidature is one year, irrespective of
    whether the student has been enrolled full-time or part-time.
    (3) Periods of suspension will normally be approved only for full teaching periods. That is, a student may not commence or end a period of suspension part-way through a teaching period other than in exceptional circumstances outside the student’s control;
    (4) Periods of suspension are not normally approved while a student is on extension of candidature;
    (5) In no circumstances will a period of suspension be approved for less than one month.
    (6) For the operation of Rule 23 exceptional circumstances do not include employment commitments.
    24. In addition to the one-year maximum period of suspension of candidature provided for in Rule 23, the Board may, on written application, permit during the course of candidature either—
    (a) up to 12 months' leave for pregnancy and childbirth, for each pregnancy; or
    (b) up to 12 months' parental leave for the primary carer of a child or children.
    25. The Board, in recognition of exceptional circumstances, may approve an extension not exceeding one year to the maximum period of candidature for masters' degrees by research as set out in these Rules.
    26. Periods of leave granted under Rule 24 or Rule 25 are not counted for the purposes of calculating the time limit for master's degrees by research.
    Minimum and maximum time limits
    27.(1) Unless otherwise approved by the Board, the minimum period of enrolment is one year full-time or two years if the enrolment is part-time or a mixture of full- and part-time.
    (2) Unless the Board, in recognition of exceptional circumstances, grants an extension of time, a full-time student must submit the thesis within two years from the date of first enrolment, or the equivalent as determined by the Board if the enrolment is part-time or a mixture of full- and part-time.
    Transfer of candidature
    28.(1) The Board, on the recommendation of the head of school concerned, may permit a student in the course for a master's degree by research at this University to upgrade candidature to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy.
    (2) A student who wishes to upgrade to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy must, at the time of application for upgrade, provide a research proposal through the head of school for the Board's approval.
    29.(1) Subject to (2), a student enrolled for a master's degree by research may upgrade to a joint/double-badged PhD with full credit for work completed during the course for the master's degree by research (by thesis) of this University.
    (2) Except in exceptional circumstances and with the approval of the Board, a student is not permitted to transfer into a joint/double-badged PhD if they have been enrolled in their current course for more than half of the maximum period of candidature.
    Termination of candidature
    30.(1) Unless otherwise approved by the Board, if a student's thesis is not submitted within the time limits specified in these Rules, candidature will be terminated automatically.
    Intellectual property, confidentiality
    31. If a student's thesis or other work contains material of the kind described in Rule 34, or if the student has obligations to a third party as outlined in that rule, a student must notify the Board in writing, allowing sufficient time for the Board to comply with Rule 32.
    32. Upon written application by a student or by an interested party prior to the lodgement of a thesis or other work, the Board, after consultation with the student, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) and others where appropriate, may restrict access to the thesis or other work for a period of time not normally exceeding two years from the date that it is classified as Passed.
    33. The Board may recommend that a student be granted permission to include in an appendix to a thesis or other work material that is essential to the thesis or work but which may not be available for general inspection for a period not normally exceeding two years from the date that the thesis or work is classified as Passed.
    34.(1) The restriction on access referred to in Rules 32 and Rule 33 normally apply only if the thesis or other work contains confidential material, or if it was a condition imposed by the owner of private records and material used by the student, or if the student was in an employment or other contract relationship with a third party that made the restriction a condition of the contract.
    (2) In exceptional circumstances and after consultation with the student, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) and others where appropriate, the Board may, for reasons other than those outlined in (1), restrict access to the thesis or other work for a period not normally exceeding two years from the date that the thesis or work is passed.
    35. Subject to Rule 36, during a period of restricted access approved by the Board, a person will be granted access to the thesis or other work or to the appendix only with the written consent of the student and the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research).
    36. The examiners of a thesis or other work and the Board must have access to the thesis or work and any appendix to it for the purposes of any examination, re-examination or classification.
    37. A person authorised to examine or consult a thesis or other work or an appendix to a thesis or other work in terms of Rule 35 or Rule 36 is required to sign a prior undertaking of confidentiality.
    Content and format of a thesis
    38. A thesis must be in English unless the Board has approved otherwise.
    39.(1) Material that has been presented for a degree in this or another university must not be submitted as a student's thesis but, if clearly indicated, may be incorporated in it.
    (2) The sources from which a student's information is derived, the extent to which the work of others has been used and to which the assistance of individuals, associations or institutions has been obtained, must be acknowledged generally in a preface or introduction, specifically in notes, a bibliography or appendices, and must be, throughout the thesis, shown clearly and fully by appropriate references.
    (3) The portion of material presented for examination claimed as original must be indicated in the thesis.
    40.(1)(a) A thesis may be presented in the form of a typescript, a published book or a paper or series of papers which have been published in refereed journals.
    (b) A typescript may be structured in any of a range of ways, including, but not limited to: a monograph; a paper or series of papers suitable for publication in scholarly journals; or a combination of published and unpublished work.
    (c) Work that has been published may be presented in the format in which it was published or with the formatting adjusted for consistency with the rest of the typescript.
    (2) If any of the items submitted in terms of (1) have been jointly authored—
    (a) the work done by the student must be clearly indicated and certified as such by the co-authors; and
    (b) the co-authors must certify that they agree to the inclusion in the thesis of work of which they are joint authors.
    (3) Work of which the student is sole or joint author may be submitted as an appendix in support of the thesis, but, in the case of joint authorship, the work done by the student must be clearly indicated.
    (4) If a series of papers is presented, there must be a full explanatory introduction and a review article at the end to link the separate papers and to place them in the context of the established body of knowledge.
    (5) If detailed data and descriptions of methods are not otherwise given, they must be included as appendices.
    41. A thesis must include a summary of approximately 250 words.
    42.(1) If a thesis is in typescript it must be typed on A4 size paper (30cm x 21cm) with a margin of 4cm on the left-hand side of the page.
    (2) If a thesis is part in print and part in typescript, the Board, in consultation with the University Librarian, may grant permission for the pages to be of a size other than A4.
    (3) No specific restrictions are placed on the size of drawings or maps accompanying a thesis.
    Word limits
    43.(1) Except as provided in the rules for individual master's degrees, a thesis, including footnotes but excluding words in tables, maps, endnotes, bibliographies, appendices and other illustrative matter, normally must not exceed 50,000 words.
    (2) If it appears that a thesis is likely to exceed the word limit specified and the Graduate Research Coordinator/head of school concerned judges that there are good reasons for this, the Graduate Research Co-ordinator/head of school must submit a written case for approval of a thesis exceeding the standard limit for the consideration of the Board.
    Submission of a thesis for examination
    44.(1) A student submitting a thesis for examination must submit relevant particulars on a form to be obtained at the Graduate Research and Scholarships Office and must observe any guidelines set down by the Board regarding the preparation and subsequent disposal of the thesis.
    (2) A thesis submitted for examination must be accompanied by a declaration signed by the student that—
    (a) all sources are acknowledged; and
    (b) the thesis has not previously been accepted for any other degree in this or another institution; and
    (c) the thesis has been substantially accomplished during enrolment in the degree; and
    (d) except in the case of jointly authored work (see Rule 40), the thesis is wholly the student's own composition.
    (3) Except as set out in (4), a thesis submitted for examination must be accompanied by certification from the supervisors and head(s) of school and approved by the Board that the form and content of the thesis are suitable for examination.
    (4) The Board may, in exceptional circumstances, accept for examination a thesis without the certification of the supervisors and/or the head of school and may, after an examination is complete, notify the examiner(s) that the thesis was submitted without school support.
    45. A student must submit a thesis for examination in temporary binding and must comply with any guidelines set down by the Board at the time of submission of the thesis.
    (2) All students must lodge with the copies of their thesis for examination one additional copy (unbound) of the summary referred to in Rule 41.
    46.(1) A student submitting a thesis for examination must provide two printed copies in temporary binding upon request by the Graduate Research School.
    47. Except in exceptional circumstances and with the permission of the Board, a student will not be permitted to withdraw, alter or add to a thesis or work after it has been submitted in a form suitable for examination.
    48. The submission of a thesis in temporary binding will be regarded as the end of the formal period of enrolment.
    Lodgement of final version following classification
    49.(1) When a thesis has been classified as Passed, the student must, after completing any corrections required, submit to the Graduate Research School an electronic copy of the updated thesis.
    (2) The format of the version submitted under (1) must comply with detailed specifications laid down by the University Librarian.
    (3) Unless otherwise approved by the Board, after a thesis submitted for the Master of Forensic Anthropology has been classified as Passed, the Graduate Research School submits the electronic copy of the thesis to the Library which must make reasonable efforts to convert the electronic copy into a digital format suitable for inclusion in the University's Digital Thesis Repository.
    50. After a thesis has been classified, its examiners are normally invited to keep their copies of the thesis.
    Nomination and appointment of examiners and examination
    51. Prior to the submission of a thesis the appropriate head of school and supervisors must submit to the Board the names of two examiners and a reserve third examiner.
    52.(1) Except as set out in (2), the Board, following submission of a thesis for examination, must appoint two examiners, at least one of whom must be external to the State of Western Australia.
    (2) In exceptional circumstances the Board may approve arrangements other than those prescribed in (1).
    53. A person who has supervised a student for a higher degree program at this or another institution must not be appointed as an examiner for that student's thesis or work.
    54.(1) For a thesis submitted for examination the appropriate head of school, prior to submitting names of examiners to the Board for approval, is required to informally invite the nominated examiners for the thesis and ensure their willingness and availability to examine within the timeframe for examination determined by the Board, which may seek such other advice as it thinks desirable, including a detailed report from the student's supervisors. The nominated examiners must be advised that the thesis will be sent electronically for examination unless the examiner specifically requests a hard copy.
    (2) For a thesis submitted for examination, the appointment of examiners is undertaken by the Board which will seek advice as it thinks necessary and/or desirable.
    55.(1) The names of examiners are not withheld from students.
    (2) Students, supervisors and heads of school must not discuss any aspect of an examination with examiners during the examination process.
    56.(1) Examiners must not, before submitting their independent reports, consult or otherwise communicate with each other or anyone connected with the preparation of the thesis.
    (2) The Board may ask examiners to consult or otherwise communicate with each other before, or after, receipt of their individual reports.
    57. Before a thesis is classified, the Board may require a student to—
    (a) sit a written examination in subjects related to the thesis; and/or
    (b) undertake an oral examination by video-conferencing, teleconferencing or any other mode of communication approved by the Board in subjects related to the thesis.
    58. To classify a thesis, the Board may require a student and/or supervisor, after submission of a thesis and before or after receipt of examiners' reports, to provide it with further information, and/or comment and explanation concerning any aspect of the thesis.
    Classification of theses
    59.(1) The Board, after considering all reports on a thesis submitted for examination, classifies the thesis as Passed with no requirement for correction or amendment, Passed subject to revision, Resubmit or Failed.
    (2) A thesis classified as Passed subject to revision must, once the required revisions have been carried out to the satisfaction of the Board, be classified as Passed.
    (3) The Board may classify a thesis which has been Passed with no requirement for correction as Passed.
    60. A student whose thesis or work is classified as Passed subject to revision must complete the revisions within four months of the date of notification of classification.
    Resubmission
    61.(1) The Board must not classify a thesis as Resubmit unless, having considered the examiners' reports and any other relevant information, it agrees that the thesis shows some merit and may, by a specified amount of further work under approved supervision, be sufficiently improved for re-submission.
    (2) If the Board classifies a thesis as Resubmit, it must inform the student of the further work which is required before it may be resubmitted.
    (3) A student whose thesis is classified as Resubmit must—
    (a) resubmit the thesis for examination within one calendar year of the date of notification of classification; and
    (b) submit with the thesis a detailed report, signed by the supervisor and head of school; and
    (c) re-enrol and remain enrolled until the thesis is resubmitted for examination.
    (4) At the discretion of the Board the resubmitted thesis and the report on the revisions are submitted to—
    (a) two of the original examiners of the thesis; or
    (b) one of the original examiners of the thesis and a new examiner; or
    (c) at least two new examiners.
    (5) In the event that one of the examiners fails to submit their report within a reasonable time the
    Board may, at its discretion, either classify the thesis on the basis of the single report received or
    appoint an additional examiner.
    (6) Examiners of a resubmitted master's thesis are invited to recommend one of the following to the Board: Pass with no requirement for further correction; Pass after minor typographical errors have been corrected; or Fail.
    62. A resubmitted master's thesis must, after examination, be classified as Passed or Failed.
    Examination of a master's degree by research thesis as a PhD thesis
    63.(1) After having regard to the recommendation of the appropriate head of school, the Board may permit a student who has completed a thesis for a master's degree by research to submit that thesis for examination for the award of the degree of Doctor of Philosophy, although the student has at no time been enrolled for that degree.
    (2) If, after considering the examiners' reports on a thesis submitted for the award of a master's degree by research, the Board considers that the thesis may be suitable for submission for examination for the award of the degree of Doctor of Philosophy, it may with the agreement of the student permit the student to submit the thesis for examination for the award of that degree.
    (3) If, after due consideration, the Board determines that a thesis produced as part of the course for a master's degree by research but recommended for submission for examination for the award of the degree of Doctor of Philosophy is not suitable for that examination, it must so advise the student immediately.
    (4) If the Board is satisfied that the thesis is suitable for submission for examination for the award of the degree of Doctor of Philosophy, it must arrange the examination immediately.
    64. If, following examination, the Board classifies a thesis submitted for examination in terms of Rule 63(4) as Passed—
    (a) the student is qualified for the award of the degree of Doctor of Philosophy, although he or she has at no time been enrolled for that degree; and
    (b) the Board arranges for details of the student's qualification for the degree to be entered on the academic record as a course result of 'PhD Awarded'.
    65. If, after considering the examiners' reports on the thesis submitted for examination in terms of Rule 63(4), the Board determines that the thesis is not suitable for the award of the degree of Doctor of Philosophy the Board must—
    (a) so advise the student; and
    (b) arrange for the academic record to be annotated to indicate that the thesis was examined, but found unsuitable, for the award of the degree of Doctor of Philosophy; and
    (c) proceed to examine or classify the thesis, as appropriate, in terms of the rules for the Master of Forensic Anthropology.
  - Master of Music (research) (10720)
    Definitions
    In these Rules, unless the context suggests otherwise—
    the Board is the Board of the Graduate Research School and includes any position to which the Board has delegated authority for a particular function;
    work means scholarly writing or, in the case of the creative arts and building sciences, may mean music composition or music recitals or exhibitions or recordings or scholarly documentation of exhibitions or recordings.
    Applicability of the Master's Degrees by Research Rules for courses administered by the Board of the Graduate Research School and the University's Student Rules, policies and procedures
    1.(1) The Master's Degrees by Research Rules for courses administered by the Board of the Graduate Research School, excluding Rules 29, 30, 66, 67 and 68, apply to the Master of Music except as set out in the rules which follow.
    (2) The Student Rules, policies and procedures apply except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.
    Academic Conduct and Research Integrity Unit
    1.A(1) A student who enrols in this course for the first time irrespective of whether they have previously been enrolled in another course of the University, must undertake the Academic Conduct and Research Integrity unit (the ACRI module) and complete within the first six months from the date of commencement in the course.
    (2) A student who has not achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the ACRI module when their progress status is assessed will not have made satisfactory progress even if they have met the other requirements for satisfactory progress in the rules for this course.
    (3) A student who does not make satisfactory progress in terms of (2) is assigned the progress status of 'On Probation'.
    Admission
    2.(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have the degree of Bachelor of Music with honours or Bachelor of Arts with honours of this University, or equivalent as recognised by the Board.
    (2) An applicant for the course in composition or musicology must Pass a portfolio review and interview.
    (3) An applicant for the course in performance must pass an audition and interview.
    (4) The arrangements for the portfolio review and interview or audition, including the nature, duration and timing, are determined by the Head of the Conservatorium of Music.
    Course requirements
    3. The fields of study for the course are composition, musicology and performance.
    4. A student must—
    (a)(i) for the course in composition present for examination a portfolio consisting of a composition or group of compositions which show(s) advanced technical accomplishment and imaginative resource, and an 8000 to 10,000 word thesis on a topic related to one or aspects of the portfolio; or
    (ii) for the course in musicology present for examination a 20,000 to 25,000 word thesis; or
    (iii) for the course in performance present for examination a performance program of normally 60 to 80 minutes' duration which demonstrates advanced artistic integrity and technical accomplishment, and an 8000 to 10,000 word thesis on a topic related to one or more aspects of the performance program;
    and
    (b) demonstrate satisfactory attendance at, and participation in, the Conservatorium of Music's Research Seminar.
    5. The word count for the thesis or critical commentary excludes tables, footnotes, endnotes, appendices and other illustrative matter.
    6.(1) A student must submit the following information to the Board for approval:
    (a) for the course in composition, the proposed musical forms and media of the portfolio the details of the thesis;
    or
    (b) for the course in musicology, details of the thesis or the transcription and edition of a substantial body of music to be accompanied by the critical commentary;
    or
    (c) for the course in performance, a preliminary proposal for the performance program and details of the thesis.
    (2) The information referred to in (1) must be submitted within four months of the date of first enrolment in the program if the enrolment is full-time, or the equivalent as determined by the Board if the enrolment is part-time or a mixture of full- and part-time.
    (3) The approval of the Board is required for any significant changes to the information referred to in (1).
    Examination
    7.(1) The composition portfolio and thesis, musicology thesis, or performance recital and thesis, are examined by two examiners, at least one of whom must be external to The University of Western Australia.
    (2) The examiners are appointed by the Board, on the recommendation of the Head of the Conservatorium of Music.
    Master of Music (in performance)
    (3) For the Master of Music (in performance) where one or both examiners are examining in person, the Head of the Conservatorium of Music must advise the Board at least two months prior to the date of the performance program, of the details of the program, including the date, venue and other relevant details.
    (4) Where one or both examiners are exmining in person for the Master of Music (in performance), they are nominated by the Head of the Conservatorium of Music at least one month prior to the performance program.
    (5) The performance program is recorded and the recording made available to the examiners for their consideration and subsequent archival retention.
    (6) If examiners are not present at a performance program, they examine on the basis of the recording.
    (7) The performance program is performed before the Head of hte Conservatorium of Music or his/her nominee.
    (8) Examiners must forward to the Board their final report pertaining to the performance program and theses, and recommendations for classification.
    Minimum and maximum time limits
    8.(1) Unless otherwise approved by the Board, the minimum period of enrolment is eight months full-time, sixteen months if the enrolment is part-time or pro-rated if the enrolment is a mixture of full- and part-time.
    (2) Unless the Board, in recognition of exceptional circumstances, grants an extension of time, a full-time student must submit the thesis within one year from the date of first enrolment, or the equivalent as determined by the Board if the enrolment is part-time or a mixture of full- and part-time.
    Transfer of candidature
    
    9.(1) The Board, on the recommendation of the head of school concerned, may permit a
    student in the Master of Music (research) to upgrade candidature to the degree of Doctor of
    Musical Arts.
    (2) A student who wishes to upgrade to the degree of Doctor of Musical Arts must, at the
    time of application for upgrade, provide a research proposal through the head of school for
    the Board's approval.
  - Master of Research (00720) Only available to re-enrolling students.
    Note: This course is only available to re-enrolling students.
    Master of Research (research)
    Rules
    Terms used
    In the rules that follow—
    
    the Board means the Board of the Graduate Research School and includes any position to which the Board has delegated authority for a particular function.
    graduate research coordinator means a person appointed by the head of school and approved by the Board to act on behalf of the head of school on matters pertaining to the master of research degree;
    higher degree by research means postgraduate degree course for which at least two thirds of the student load is required as research;
    BPhil means a Bachelor of Philosophy course undertaken at UWA
    by thesis means by submission of a thesis or, in the case of the creative arts and building sciences, may mean by submission of a thesis and/or other work as required in the rules for specific degrees;
    a student and/or students means a student and/or students enrolled for the degree of master by research by thesis;
    progression means the forward movement from one course to another at a higher level where the lower degree has not been conferred
    internal student means a person undertaking study towards a higher degree by research who, except for approved periods, will conduct research and study towards the higher degree on a campus of this University; and
    external student means a student who has been approved by the Graduate Research School to undertake their course of study at a location other than a campus of the University of Western Australia and whose enrolment is formally recorded as external.
    Applicability of the Student Rules, policies and procedures
    1.(1) The Student Rules, policies and procedures, and the Master of Philosophy Rules apply except as otherwise indicated in the rules that follow.
    (2) These Rules must be read in conjunction with the Master of Philosophy Rules.
    Admission and entry requirements
    2.(1) The Board, on the recommendation of the appropriate graduate research coordinator, may accept into the course for the degree of master of research an applicant who has:
    (a) completed the requirements of an Honours degree at this University with a weighted average mark of at least 70% but who has not had the degree conferred and wishes to progress to the Masters course;
    and
    (b) has demonstrated the ability to undertake research through the production of an Honours thesis that is assessed as being Honours 1 or 2A standard;
    and
    (c) has submitted to the Board for approval a research proposal comprising the abstract and literature review from the Honours thesis plus a description of supervision arrangements, resourcing and additional research to be carried out during the master’s year.
    or
    (d) has previously undertaken work at an equivalent standard towards an honours degree at another approved institution but has not submitted it for any degree.This includes former students who may have previously exceeded the normal duration of their course;
    and
    (e) has submitted to the Board for approval a research proposal comprising the abstract and literature review from the Honours thesis plus a description of supervision arrangements, resourcing and additional research to be carried out during the master’s year.
    (2) The Board may recognise a qualification completed at another tertiary institution as being equivalent to one completed at this University.
    (3) A person who wishes to have a qualification that they have completed at another tertiary institution recognised as equivalent to one completed at this University must provide satisfactory evidence of the work completed for the qualification.
    (4) Notwithstanding that an applicant may otherwise have met the University’s minimum English requirements, the Board may require them to demonstrate satisfactory performance in English, as prescribed by the Academic Board, in an approved test of English before being admitted to the University.
    (5) Entry into the MRes is not permitted for students undertaking the BPhil program at UWA.
    Enrolment
    3.(1) Other than prescribed University holidays, there must be no gap in enrolment of more than one month between the Honours and Masters courses
    (2) The minimum period of enrolment is 12 months.
    (3) Unless the Board permits otherwise, a student must be enrolled until all examinable components of their program have been submitted for examination.
    (4) Students are enrolled as either full-time (1.0 FTE) or part-time (0.5 FTE).
    (5) Students who are enrolled full-time are expected to work on their research at least 30 hours per
    week.
    (6) Students who are enrolled part-time are expected to work on their research at least 15 hours per week.
    (7) Students are normally enrolled as internal students and will be assumed to be enrolled internally unless external enrolment has been approved formally by the Board.
    Changes to terms of candidature
    4.(1) The approval of the Board is required for any change to the terms of candidature approved at the time of first enrolment in the course.
    (2) Students enrolled in the Master of Research are not permitted to upgrade to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy.
    (3) With the exception of students admitted under Rule 2. (1) (d), a student enrolled in the MRes may be permitted to withdraw and subsequently graduate with an Honours degree.
    (4) Changes between full-time and part-time enrolment will normally be approved only for full teaching periods. That is, a student may not change enrolment part-way through a teaching period other than in exceptional circumstances outside the student’s control.
    
    (5) For the operation of 4(4), exceptional circumstances do not include employment commitments.
    Course content
    5. (1) The Research Proposal comprises the documents submitted under Rule (2(1) (c) and (e) and is approved by the Board as a condition of acceptance of the student into the course. The research proposal sets out the broad plan to be followed for the research and production of the thesis.
    (2) The student must submit a thesis after completing a course of supervised research and advanced study in a subject approved by the Board as part of the approval of the Research Proposal.
    (3) The thesis must be a substantial work generally based on independent research which shows a sound knowledge of the subject of the research, evidence of the exercise of some independence of thought and the ability of expression in clear and concise language.
    Progress and reporting
    6.(1) If the student has not submitted their thesis before the first anniversary of their commencement in the course they must provide an annual progress report, through the appropriate graduate research coordinator and supervisor(s), in accordance with procedures determined by the Board. An annual report will be due on each anniversary of the student’s commencement while they remain enrolled in the course.
    (2) The report provided by a student must be forwarded by the graduate research coordinator to the Board with a recommendation on whether the student should be permitted to re-enrol.
    (3) A student must provide particulars of the progress and results of the research and other agreed tasks to their supervisors from time to time and whenever requested.
    (4) A student will be deemed to be making satisfactory progress when, in the assessment of their supervisors and Graduate Research Coordinator, they have—
    (a) continued to complete sufficient work, at a satisfactory standard, within agreed times; and
    (b) continued to submit reports and other requirements, at a satisfactory standard, within agreed times.
    (5) When a student's supervisors and Graduate Research Coordinator assess that a student is not making satisfactory progress they will inform the Graduate Research School. The Graduate Research School will—
    (a) inform the student in writing that they are deemed as being at risk of not meeting the course requirements for continuation; and
    (b) request that in three months the student submits an Interim Report addressing the specific concerns raised by the supervisors and Graduate Research Coordinator.
    (c) on receipt of the interim report and the recommendation of the Graduate Research Coordinator determine whether the student’s candidature in the MRes can continue
    Minimum and maximum time limits
    7.(1) Unless otherwise approved by the Board, the minimum period of enrolment is one year full-time, or the equivalent as determined by the Board if the enrolment is part-time or a mixture of full- and part-time.
    (2) Unless the Board, in recognition of exceptional circumstances, grants an extension of time, a full-time student must submit the thesis within one year from the date of first enrolment, or the equivalent as determined by the Board if the enrolment is part-time or a mixture of full- and part-time.
    Approved leave (suspension of candidature) and extension
    8.(1) The Board, on written application, may grant a period of approved leave, called a suspension of candidature.
    (2) Unless the Board permits otherwise in recognition of exceptional circumstances outside the
    student’s control, the maximum suspension during a student’s candidature is one year, irrespective of whether the student has been enrolled full-time or part-time.
    (3) Periods of suspension will normally be approved only for full teaching periods. That is, a student may not commence or end a period of suspension part-way through a teaching period other than in exceptional circumstances outside the student’s control;
    (4) Periods of suspension are not normally approved while a student is on extension of candidature;
    (5) In no circumstances will a period of suspension be approved for less than one month;
    (6) For the operation of Rule 8 exceptional circumstances do not include employment commitments.
    Termination of candidature
    9.(1) Unless otherwise approved by the Board, if a student's thesis is not submitted within the time
    limits specified in these Rules, candidature is terminated automatically.
    Submission and examination of a thesis
    10.(1) A student submitting a thesis for examination must submit relevant information as directed by the Graduate Research School and must observe any guidelines set down by the Board regarding the preparation and subsequent disposal of the thesis.
    (2) A thesis submitted for examination must be accompanied by a declaration signed by the student that—
    (a) all sources are acknowledged; and
    (b) the thesis has not previously been accepted for any other degree in this or another institution; and
    (c) the thesis has been substantially accomplished during enrolment in the degree; and
    (d) except in the case of jointly authored work, the thesis is wholly the student's own composition.
    (3) Except as set out in (4), a thesis submitted for examination must be accompanied by certification from the supervisor(s) and head(s) of school and approved by the Board that the form and content of the thesis are suitable for examination.
    (4) The Board may, in exceptional circumstances, accept for examination a thesis without the certification of the supervisor and/or the graduate research coordinator and may, after an examination is complete, notify the examiner(s) that the thesis was submitted without school support.
    (5) A student must submit an electronic copy of the thesis in a form directed by the Graduate Research School and must comply with any guidelines set down by the Board at the time of submission of the thesis.
    (6) In exceptional circumstances a student may be asked by the Graduate Research School to provide printed copies of the thesis in temporary binding.
    (7) Except in exceptional circumstances and with the permission of the Board, a student will not be permitted to withdraw, alter or add to a thesis or work after it has been submitted for examination.
    (8) The submission of the thesis for examination will be regarded as the end of the formal period of enrolment.
    Lodgement of final version following classification
    11.(1) When a thesis has been classified as Passed, the student must, after completing any corrections required, submit to the Graduate Research School an electronic copy of the updated thesis.
    (2) The format of the version submitted under (1) must comply with detailed specifications laid down by the University Librarian.
    (3) Unless otherwise approved by the Board, after a thesis submitted for the Master of Research has been classified as Passed, the Graduate Research School submits the electronic copy of the thesis to the Library which must make reasonable efforts to convert the electronic copy into a digital format suitable for inclusion in the University's Digital Thesis Repository.
    (4) After a thesis has been classified, its examiners are normally invited to keep their copies of the thesis.
    Nomination and appointment of examiners and examination
    12.(1) Prior to the submission of a thesis the appropriate graduate research coordinator and supervisor(s) must submit to the Board the names of two examiners and a reserve third examiner.
    (2) Except as set out in (3), the Board, following submission of a thesis for examination, must appoint two examiners, at least one of whom must be external to the State of Western Australia.
    (3) In exceptional circumstances the Board may approve arrangements other than those prescribed in (2).
    (4) A person who has supervised a student for a higher degree program at this or another institution must not be appointed as an examiner for that student's thesis or work.
    (5) For a thesis submitted in accordance with the provisions of Rule 10(3), the appropriate graduate research coordinator, prior to submitting names of examiners to the Board for approval, is required to informally invite the nominated examiners for the thesis and ensure their willingness and availability to examine within the timeframe for examination determined by the Board, which may seek such other advice as it thinks desirable, including a detailed report from the student's supervisor(s).
    (6) For a thesis submitted in accordance with the provisions of Rule 10(4), the appointment of examiners is undertaken by the Board which will seek advice as it thinks necessary and/or desirable.
    Classification of theses
    13.(1) The Board, after considering all reports on a thesis submitted for examination, classifies the thesis as Passed with no requirement for revision, Passed subject to revision, Resubmit or Failed.
    (2) A thesis classified as Passed subject to revision must, once the required revisions have been carried out to the satisfaction of the Board, be classified as Passed.
    (3) The Board may classify a thesis which has been Passed with no requirement for revision as Passed.
    (4) A student whose thesis or work is classified as Passed with no requirement for revision is expected to submit the final version of thier thesis and associated paperwork within one month, and must do so within three months, of the date of notification of classification.
    (5) A student whose thesis or work is classified as Passed subject to revision must complete the revisions within three months of the date of notification of classification. Requests for extension of this time must be submitted to the Graduate research School through the supervisors and Graduate Research Coordinator.
    Resubmission
    14.(1) The Board must not classify a thesis as Resubmit unless, having considered the examiners' reports and any other relevant information, it agrees that the thesis shows some merit and may, by a specified amount of further work under approved supervision, be sufficiently improved for re-submission.
    (2) If the Board classifies a thesis as Resubmit, it must inform the student of the further work which is required before it may be resubmitted.
    (3) A student whose thesis is classified as Resubmit must—
    (a) resubmit the thesis for examination within six calendar months of the date of notification of classification; and
    (b) submit with the thesis a detailed report, signed by the supervisor and graduate research coordinator; and
    (c) re-enrol and remain enrolled until the thesis is resubmitted for examination.
    (4) At the discretion of the Board the resubmitted thesis and the report on the revisions are submitted to—
    (a) two of the original examiners of the thesis; or
    (b) one of the original examiners of the thesis and a new examiner; or
    (c) at least two new examiners.
    (5) In the event that one of the examiners fails to submit their report within a reasonable time the
    Board may, at its discretion, either classify the thesis on the basis of the single report received or
    appoint an additional examiner.
    (6) Examiners of a resubmitted master's thesis are invited to recommend one of the following to the Board: Pass with no requirement for further correction; Pass after minor typographical errors have been corrected; or Fail.
    (7) A resubmitted master's thesis must, after examination, be classified as Passed or Failed.
  - Doctor of Architecture (Design) (25920)
    Terms used
    In these Rules, unless the context suggests otherwise—
    the Board is the Board of the Graduate Research School which delegates authority as appropriate to the Dean of the Graduate Research School or the Associate Director, Graduate Research and Scholarships;
    work means scholarly writing or, in the case of the creative arts and building sciences, may mean music composition or music recitals or exhibitions or recordings or scholarly documentation of exhibitions or recordings.
    Applicability of the Doctor of Philosophy Rules and the University's Student Rules, policies and procedures
    1.(1) The Doctor of Philosophy Rules excluding Rules 29, 38 to 51, and 62, apply to the Doctor of Architecture (Design) except as set out in the rules which follow.
    (2) The Student Rules, policies and procedures apply except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.
    (3) In the applicable Doctor of Philosophy Rules the term 'thesis' is to be read as 'work'.
    Academic Conduct and Research Integrity Unit
    1.A(1) A student who enrols in this course for the first time irrespective of whether they have previously been enrolled in another course of the University, must undertake the Academic Conduct and Research Integrity unit (the ACRI module) and complete within the first six months from the date of commencement in the course.
    (2) A student who has not achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the ACRI module when their progress status is assessed will not have made satisfactory progress even if they have met the other requirements for satisfactory progress in the rules for this course.
    
    (3) A student who does not make satisfactory progress in terms of (2) is assigned the progress status of 'On Probation'
    Admission
    2. To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must demonstrate that they have fulfilled the requirements of the University Policy on: Adequate Research Preparation and any other requirements for admission of the University, and—
    (a)(i) have a bachelor's degree of this University or a qualification recognised by the Board as equivalent; or
    (ii) have previously undertaken work, which in the Board's opinion is of a sufficiently high standard, towards a higher degree by research in this or another approved institution but has not submitted it for any degree;
    and
    have completed and had approved by the Board, on the recommendation of the supervisor and the Head of the School of Architecture, Landscape and Visual Arts, a Doctor of Architecture (Design) research proposal; or
    (iii) have the degree of bachelor of this University or have a qualification recognised by the Board as equivalent, and have, since graduation completed at a satisfactory level a Higher Degree by Research Preliminary Program, or equivalent as determined by the Board, in the subject area in which research is to be undertaken;
    and
    (b) have sufficient architectural design experience as determined by the Board on the recommendation of the Head of the School of Architecture, Landscape and Visual Arts.
    Course content
    3.(1) A student must present for examination work comprising—
    (a) an exhibition of architectural design of a scope of works equivalent to the fully developed design of a building of major cultural significance;
    and
    (b) an A3 volume containing—
    (i) the exhibition drawings in suitable reduction;
    (ii) photographs of the exhibition models;
    (iii) the research proposal described in Rule 5(1) containing a brief, the scope of works and the estimated construction costs for the proposed architectural design; and
    (iv) an expanded abstract of up to 5000 words explaining the student's response to the brief and the contribution of the work to the discipline of architecture.
    (2) The A3 volume described in (1)(b) must be presented in temporary binding at least six weeks prior to the exhibition opening.
    (3) The work described in (1) must be a substantial and original contribution to scholarship, for example through the discovery of knowledge, the formulation of theories or the innovative re-interpretation of known data and established ideas.
    Confirmation of candidature
    4. Doctor of Philosophy Rule 19 applies.
    Research proposal
    5.(1) A student must, within six months of the date of first enrolment in the course, if enrolment is full-time, or the equivalent period as determined by the Board if enrolment is part-time or a mixture of full- and part-time, submit to the Board for approval a research proposal which includes a brief, the scope of works and the estimated construction costs for the proposed architectural design.
    (2) The approval of the Board is required for any significant changes to the details submitted under (1).
    Submission of work for examination
    6.(1) A student submitting for examination the work described in Rule 3 must provide relevant particulars on a form to be obtained from the Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Visual Arts and must observe any guidelines set down by the Faculty regarding the preparation and subsequent disposal of the work.
    (2) When a student submits the work described in Rule 3 for examination, it must be accompanied by a declaration signed by the student that—
    (a) all sources are acknowledged;
    (b) the work has not previously been accepted for any other degree in this or another institution;
    (c) the work has been substantially accomplished during enrolment in the Doctor of Architecture (Design) course; and
    (d) except in the case of jointly authored work, the work is wholly the student's own composition.
    (3) If any part of the work submitted for examination has been jointly authored—
    (a) that part of the work done by the student must be clearly indicated and certified as such by the co-authors; and
    (b) the co-authors must certify that they agree to the inclusion of the part of the work of which they are joint authors.
    (4) Work of which the student is sole or joint author may be submitted as an appendix in support of a student's work but, in the case of joint authorship, the contribution of the student to the publication must be clearly indicated.
    (5) Except as set out in (6), work submitted for examination must be accompanied by certification from the supervisor(s) and the Head of the School of Architecture, Landscape and Visual Arts that the form and content of the work are suitable for examination.
    (6) The Faculty may, in exceptional circumstances, accept work for examination without the certification of the supervisor(s) and/or the Head of the School of Architecture, Landscape and Visual Arts and may, after the examination is complete, notify the examiner(s) that the work was submitted without the support of the School.
    7.(1) A student must submit for examination four printed copies in temporary binding of the A3 volume required under Rule 3(1)(b) and must comply with any guidelines set down by the Faculty at the time of submission of the volume.
    (2) All students must declare at the time of submission that a full electronic copy of the A3 volume is available on request.
    8. Except in exceptional circumstances and with the permission of the Faculty, a student will not be permitted to withdraw, alter or add to the work after the A3 volume has been submitted in a form suitable for examination.
    9. The date of the opening of the exhibition referred to in Rule 3(1)(a) will be regarded as the end of the formal period of enrolment.
    Examination
    10.(1) The Doctor of Philosophy Rules 44 to 48 apply to the nomination and appointment of examiners.
    (2) The Dean of the Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Visual Arts must, at least two months prior to the date of the opening of the exhibition referred to in Rule 3(1)(a), notify the Board of the details of the exhibition, including the date, venue, number and type of works and other relevant information.
    (3) The Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Visual Arts must provide the examiners with a copy of the A3 volume described in Rule 3(1)(b) prior to the exhibition opening.
    (4) A student must give a presentation of the architectural design described in Rule 3(1)(a), of approximately 45 to 60 minutes duration, to the examiners and answer any questions of fact arising.
    (5) After examination is complete the Faculty will provide to the Board—
    (a) the examiners' reports;
    and
    (b) a summary of the examiners' reports from the Dean of the Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Visual Arts.
    Classification of work
    11. In addition to meeting the requirements of the Doctor of Philosophy Rule 60, when undertaking the classification of the work submitted for examination, the Board will also consider the summary of the examiners' reports provided by the Dean of the Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Visual Arts under Rule 10(5)(b).
    Lodgement of final version following classification
    12.(1) When the work has been classified as Passed, the student must, after completing any corrections required, submit to the Graduate Research School an electronic copy of the updated A3 volume of work referred to in Rule 3(1)(b).
    (2) The format of the version submitted under (1) must comply with detailed specifications laid down by the University Librarian.
    (3) Unless otherwise approved by the Board, after work submitted for the degree of Doctor of Architecture (Design) has been classified as Passed, the Graduate Research School submits the electronic copy of the A3 volume referred to in Rule 3(1)(b) to the Library, which must make reasonable efforts to convert the electronic copy into a digital format suitable for inclusion in the University's Digital Thesis Repository must make reasonable efforts to convert the electronic copy into a digital format suitable for inclusion in the University's Digital Thesis Repository.
    13. After the work has been classified, its examiners are normally invited to keep their copies of the A3 volume.
    Transfer of candidature
    14. The Board, on the recommendation of the Head of the School of Architecture, Landscape and Visual Arts, may permit a student for the degree of Doctor of Architecture (Design) at this institution to downgrade candidature to the Master of Architecture (Design).
    15.(1) The Board, on the recommendation of the Head of the School of Architecture, Landscape and Visual Arts, may permit a student for the Master of Architecture (Design) at this University to upgrade candidature to the degree of Doctor of Architecture (Design).
    (2) A student who wishes to upgrade to the degree of Doctor of Architecture (Design) must, at the time of application to upgrade, provide a research proposal through the Head of the School of Architecture, Landscape and Visual Arts for the Board's approval.
    Examination of work prepared during the course of enrolment for the Doctor of Architecture (Design) as work for the Master of Architecture (Design)
    16. After having regard to the recommendation of the Head of the School of Architecture, Landscape and Visual Arts, the Board may permit a student who has completed work for the degree of Doctor of Architecture (Design), which is considered by the Board, following consultation with the supervisor(s) and the Head of the School of Architecture, Landscape and Visual Arts, to be unsuitable for submission for the award of that degree, to submit the work for examination for the award of the degree of Master of Architecture (Design), although the student has at no time been enrolled for that degree.
  - Doctor of Musical Arts (10940)
    Terms used
    In these Rules, unless the context suggests otherwise—
    the Board is the Board of the Graduate Research School which delegates authority as appropriate to the Dean of the Graduate Research School or the Associate Director, Graduate Research and Scholarships;
    work means scholarly writing or, in the case of the creative arts and building sciences, may mean music composition or music recitals or exhibitions or recordings or scholarly documentation of exhibitions or recordings.
    Applicability of the Doctor of Philosophy Rules and the University's Student Rules, policies and procedures
    1.(1) The Doctor of Philosophy Rules apply to the Doctor of Musical Arts except as set out in the rules which follow.
    (2) The Student Rules, policies and procedures apply except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.
    Academic Conduct and Research Integrity Unit
    1.A(1) A student who enrols in this course for the first time irrespective of whether they have previously been enrolled in another course of the University, must undertake the Academic Conduct and Research Integrity Unit (the ACRI module) and complete within the first six months from the date of commencement in the course.
    (2) A student who has not achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the ACRI module when their progress status is assessed will not have made satisfactory progress even if they have met the other requirements for satisfactory progress in the rules for this course.
    (3) A student who does not make satisfactory progress in terms of (2) is assigned the progress status of 'On Probation'.
    Admission
    2.(1) To be considered for admission to the course in composition an applicant must submit a folio of original compositions, the arrangements for which are determined by the Head of the School of Music.
    (2) To be considered for admission to the course in performance an applicant must pass an audition, the arrangements for which, including the nature, duration and timing, are determined by the Head of the School of Music.
    (3) All applicants must undergo an interview with the Head of the School of Music or nominee.
    (1) and (3) are approved additions to Doctor of Philosophy Rule 2.
    Course structure
    3.(1) The fields of study for the course are composition and performance.
    (2) A student must—
    (a)(i) for the course in composition, present for examination:
    a portfolio of original compositions, in a variety of genres, considered to be of sufficient magnitude and duration by the Faculty of Arts on the recommendation of the Head of the School of Music, which show the highest level of technical accomplishment and imaginative resource; and
    a lecture/demonstration on a topic related to the student's research or compositions, comprising a 45-minute lecture/demonstration and a 15-minute discussion session;
    or
    (ii) for the course in performance, present the following required creative components:
    two recitals, each of 70 to 90 minutes' duration, which include the performance of repertoire demonstrating professional executant skill and interpretative ability; and
    one lecture–recital on a topic related to the student's research, comprising a 45-minute lecture/demonstration and a 15-minute discussion session;
    and
    (b) present a thesis on a topic strongly related to one or more aspect(s) of the work presented under (a).
    (3) The thesis must be a minimum of 30,000 and a maximum of 40,000 words in length, excluding tables, footnotes, endnotes, appendices and other illustrative matter.
    4.(1) A student must submit to the Board for approval—
    (a)(i) the proposed musical forms and media of the composition portfolio; or
    (ii) a preliminary proposal for the recital program;
    and
    (b) the details of the thesis.
    (2) The information referred to in (1) must be submitted within six months of the date of first enrolment in the course if the enrolment is full-time, or the equivalent as determined by the Board if the enrolment is part-time or a mixture of full- and part-time.
    (3) The approval of the Board is required for any significant changes to the information referred to in (1).
    Examination of composition portfolio or recitals
    5.(1) The composition portfolio or recitals are examined by three examiners, all of whom must be external to The University of Western Australia.
    (2) The examiners are appointed by the Board, on the recommendation of the Head of the School of Music.
    (3) Wherever possible, the Head of the School of Music nominates the same examiners for the composition portfolio or recitals and the thesis.
    (4) For the course in performance the Head of the School of Music must advise the Board, at least two months prior to the date of the recitals, of the details of the recitals including the dates, venues and other relevant details.
    (5) Where practical, all examiners for the Doctor of Musical Arts in performance are nominated by the Head of the School of Music at least one month prior to the first recital.
    (6) If it is not practical to nominate all examiner(s) in advance of the first recital, the School of Music must formally advise the Board of this as early as possible before the first recital and must nominate the examiners or the remaining examiner(s) at least two months prior to the final recital.
    (7) If an examiner who was nominated prior to the first recital is not able to examine the subsequent recitals a replacement examiner is appointed to examine all recitals.
    (8) The recitals are performed before all examiners, where possible, and the Head of the School of Music or his/her nominee.
    (9) The recitals are recorded and the recordings made available to the examiners for their consideration and subsequent archival retention.
    (10) If an examiner is not able to be present at the recitals, they examine on the basis of the recording.
    (11) Examiners are expected to prepare a short working report on each recital and a final report which addresses all recitals.
    (12) Examiners must forward to the Board their final reports and recommendations for classification.
    Examination of thesis
    6. Subject to Rule 5(3), Doctor of Philosophy Rules 52, 53(1) and (2), and 54 to 57 apply to the appointment of examiners and the examination of the thesis.
    Classification
    7.(1) In accordance with Doctor of Philosophy Rule 63, the final classification of the degree program is based on the outcome of the examination of all components of the course and is made by the Board having regard, if appropriate, to the recommendation of the Head of the School of Music.
    (2) The Board may require a student and/or supervisor, before or after receipt of the examiners' reports, to provide it with further information, and/or comment and explanation concerning any aspect of the thesis and/or work.
    (3) Subject to (4), the classifications that may be assigned are—
    Passed with no requirement for correction or amendment;
    Passed subject to revision;
    Resubmit; or
    Failed.
    (4) The Board may, after considering reports on all components of the course, assign a classification of Passed for the award of the degree of master with no requirement for correction.
    Revisions
    (5) If a classification of Passed subject to revision is assigned—
    (a) the student must complete the revisions within four months of the date of notification of the classification;
    and
    (b) the Board, once the required revisions have been carried out to its satisfaction, assigns a classification of Passed.
    Resubmission
    8.(1) The Board must not assign a classification of Resubmit unless, having considered the examiners' reports and any other relevant information, it agrees that the thesis and/or work shows some merit and may, by a specified amount of further work under approved supervision, be sufficiently improved for resubmission.
    (2) If the Board assigns a classification of Resubmit, it must inform the student of the further work which is required before resubmission.
    (3) A student whose work is assigned a classification of Resubmit must—
    (a) resubmit within one calendar year of the date of notification of the classification;
    (b) re-enrol and remain enrolled until they resubmit;
    (c) at the time of resubmission, provide a detailed report on the further work carried out, signed by the supervisor and the Head of School.
    (4) At the discretion of the Board a resubmitted thesis and/or work is examined by—
    (a) one or more of the original examiners who have indicated that they are willing to re-examine;
    or
    (b) one of the original examiners and a new examiner;
    or
    (c) at least two new examiners.
    (5) The Board may determine that there be only one examiner provided that examiner is one of the original examiners.
    (6) Examiners of a resubmitted thesis or resubmitted work are provided with the report referred to in (3)(c).
    (7) Examiners of a resubmitted thesis and/or resubmitted work are invited to recommend to the Board one of the following classifications for the degree program:
    Passed with no requirement for further correction;
    Passed after minor typographical errors have been corrected; or
    Failed.
    (8) After examination of a resubmitted thesis and/or resubmitted work, the final classification assigned for the degree program is Passed or Failed.

UWA Handbook 2026

Rules for Graduate Research School

Applicability of the Master's Degrees by Research Rules for courses administered by the Board of the Graduate Research School and the University's Student Rules, policies and procedures

Academic Conduct Essentials module

Admission

Course requirements

Applicability of the Master's Degrees by Research Rules for courses administered by the Board of the Graduate Research School and the University's Student Rules, policies and procedures

Academic Conduct Essentials module

Admission

Course content

Research proposal

Submission of work for examination

Examination

Classification of work

Lodgement of final version following classification

Transfer of candidature

Examination of work prepared during the course of enrolment for a Master of Architecture (Design) as work for a Doctor of Architecture (Design)

Definitions

Applicability of the Master's Degrees by Research Rules for courses administered by the Board of the Graduate Research School and the University's Student Rules, policies and procedures

Admission

Course requirements

Applicability of the Master's Degrees by Research Rules for courses administered by the Board of the Graduate Research School and the University's Student Rules, policies and procedures

Academic Conduct and Research Integrity unit

Admission

Course requirements

Applicability of the Master's Degrees by Research Rules for courses administered by the Board of the Graduate Research School and the University's Student Rules, policies and procedures

Academic Conduct and Research Integrity Unit

Admission

Course requirements

Examination

Terms usedIn the rules that follow—

Applicability of the Student Rules, policies and procedures

Academic Conduct and Research Integrity Unit

Admission and entry requirements

Recognition of qualifications completed at an institution other than this University

General requirements for application and eligibility

English language competency requirements

Enrolment

Concurrent enrolment in coursework units

Prior candidature and time limits

Enrolment type

Internal and external candidature

Changes to terms of candidature

Course content

Research proposal

Annual report

Satisfactory progress

Approved leave (suspension of candidature) and extension

Minimum and maximum time limits

Transfer of candidature

Termination of candidature

Intellectual property, confidentiality

Content and format of a thesis

Word limits

Submission of a thesis for examination

Lodgement of final version following classification

Nomination and appointment of examiners and examination

Classification of theses

Resubmission

Examination of a master's degree by research thesis as a PhD thesis

Applicability of the Master's Degrees by Research Rules for courses administered by the Board of the Graduate Research School and the University's Student Rules, policies and procedures

Academic Conduct and Research Integrity Unit

Admission

Examination

Master of Music (in performance)

Minimum and maximum time limits

Transfer of candidature

Master of Research (research)

Applicability of the Student Rules, policies and procedures

Applicability of the Doctor of Philosophy Rules and the University's Student Rules, policies and procedures

Academic Conduct and Research Integrity Unit

Admission

Course content

Confirmation of candidature

Research proposal

Submission of work for examination

Examination

Classification of work

Lodgement of final version following classification

Transfer of candidature

Terms used
In the rules that follow—