12. Awards and Degrees of the University

Doctoral Degree by Thesis

12.19 These Rules apply to a candidate registered for a Doctoral Degree by thesis and are to be read in conjunction with relevant provisions of the General Course Rules.

Doctoral Degree titles and the Abbreviations

12.20

Admission Requirements for a Doctoral Degree by Thesis

12.21 An applicant shall comply with the provisions of Rule 4. Admission.

12.22 An applicant for registration as a candidate for a Doctoral Degree shall have qualified for a Bachelor degree with Honours Class II, Division 2 or higher of the University of Wollongong or possess an approved equivalent qualification from another institution.

12.23 Notwithstanding any other provisions of these Rules, the Head shall recommend whether the applicant is fit to undertake study leading to the award of a Doctoral Degree and certify that the unit has the necessary resources to provide supervision in the discipline in which the applicant proposes to study.

12.24 A candidate shall register as a full-time candidate for a Doctoral Degree except that:

a. a member of the full-time staff of the University or

b. a person who is not a member of the full-time staff of the University, but who, in the opinion of Council, is engaged in an occupation which provides opportunity to pursue study in the relevant academic unit, may be accepted as a part time candidate for the degree, in which cases a minimum period for the duration of study shall be prescribed.

Course Requirements for Doctor al Degree

12.25 A candidate for a Doctoral Degree by thesis shall enrol in a research subject comprising a thesis and undertake an approved study which may include specified course and/or practical work and/or performance as recommended by the Dean or his/her nominee.

Outside Work

12.26 A full-time candidate may be permitted to undertake teaching in the University or other work which, in the judgement of Council, will not interfere with pursuit of the course.

Unsatisfactory Progress

12.27 The candidature of a student making unsatisfactory progress may be made subject to probation and/or shall not proceed past the coursework component of the degree. Outcomes may include transfer to a different degree program or termination of candidature, in accordance with the Code of Practice - Supervision, Rule 9.

Doctoral Degree by Published Works

12.28 These Rules apply to a candidate for a Doctoral Degree by Published Works and are to be read in conjunction with the relevant provisions of the General Rules.

Doctoral Degree by Published Works and the Abbreviation

12.29 Doctor of Philosophy PhD

Admission requirements for Doctor of Philosophy by Published Works

12.30 A person may apply for admission as a candidate for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy by Published Works provided that person:

a. 
i. is a graduate of this University or of the University of New South Wales at the Wollongong University College and

ii. has standing of not less than eight years after admission to the first degree for which the candidate has qualified or

b. is not a graduate of this University but is a member of the full-time academic staff for a minimum period of five years, with standing of not less than eight years after admission to a first degree of another University, or

c. is deemed by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) (or nominee) to have a significant and sustained research connection with the University.

12.31 An application shall be made in writing to the Thesis Examination Committee (TEC) and shall include:

a. supporting documentation from the appropriate Faculty Research Committee Chair, including the identification of a sponsoring unit for the candidature and

b. a list of published works on which the claim for admission to the degree is based, these works to be have been published in peer reviewed academic publications (as defined in Appendix 2) and offering original contributions to the area of investigation, noting that works submitted for the degree have been originally published, and normally, a significant proportion of these works have been published no earlier than ten years prior to this application.

12.32 The work submitted for examination (hereafter referred to as the submitted work) shall consist of:

a. five copies of the works listed in 12.31(b), all works, apart from quotations, to be presented in, or translated into, English, unless otherwise approved

b. a scholarly and critical overview of the collected publications, normally not less than 5,000 words, providing a cohesive context for the works and describing how they make an original and significant contribution to knowledge and

c. a further statement setting out:

i. details of sources from which the works were derived

ii. details of the extent to which work of others has been used

iii. details of the extent to which the applicant was responsible for the initiation, conduct and direction of any joint works submitted as part of the application

iv. a statement from at least one co-author per publication, confirming the extent of the applicants contribution to the work, where appropriate

v. evidence that the publications have standing as significant contributions to knowledge and

vi. a declaration identifying any of the works referred to in Rule 12.31(b) which have been submitted for any qualification of any tertiary institution.

Course Requirements for Doctoral Degree by Published Works

12.33 A candidate for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy by Published Works shall enrol in a research subject comprising a thesis in accordance with the provisions of Rules 10.1-10.6 inclusive.

Examination Requirements for Doctoral Degree by Published Works

12.34 The TEC may determine whether the aggregated work is examinable or may appoint a discipline-specific committee to make this determination.

12.35 Should the TEC be satisfied that the submitted work is of sufficiently high quality to be prima facie worthy of examination for the degree, Council shall appoint examiners as prescribed in Rules 10.76-10.81 inclusive.

12.36 The examination of the work submitted shall be conducted as prescribed in Rules 10.76-10.81 inclusive.

Higher Doctoral Degree Rules

12.37 These rules apply to a candidate for a prestigious Higher Doctoral Degree and are to be read in conjunction with relevant provisions of the General Course Rules.

Higher Doctoral Degrees and the Abbreviations

12.38

Admission requirements for Higher Doctoral Degrees

12.39 A person may apply for admission as a candidate for the degree of Doctor of Laws, Doctor of Letters or Doctor of Science provided that person:

a. 
i. is a graduate of this University or of the University of New South Wales at the Wollongong University College and

ii. has standing of not less than eight years after admission to the first degree for which the candidate has qualified or

b. is not a graduate of this University but is a member of the full-time academic staff with standing of not less than eight years after admission to a first degree of another University.

12.40 An application shall be made in writing to the Vice-Principal (Administration) and shall include:

a. identification of the academic unit with which the contribution to scholarship is considered to be most closely associated

b. five copies of a list of published and/or unpublished works on which the claim for admission to the degree is based

c. five copies of the works listed in Rule 12.39(b), all works, apart from quotations, to be presented in, or translated into, English, unless otherwise approved and

d. a statement, which shall be an overview of normally not less than 5,000 words, setting out ways in which the collective works provide an original and significant contribution to knowledge and incorporating:

i. details of sources from which the works were derived

ii. details of the extent to which work of others has been availed upon

iii. details of the extent to which the applicant was responsible for the initiation, conduct and direction of any joint works submitted as part of the application

iv. evidence that the publications have standing as significant and sustained contributions to knowledge and

v. a declaration identifying any of the works referred to in Rule 12.39(b) which have been submitted for any qualification of any tertiary institution.

Examination for Higher Doctoral Degrees

12.41 Should Council be satisfied that the submitted work is of sufficiently high quality to be prima facie worthy of examination for the degree, it shall appoint examiners as prescribed in Rules 10.82-10.91 inclusive.

12.42 The applicant may be required to respond orally or in writing to questions concerning the work and the general relevant field of knowledge to which it pertains.

12.43 The examination of the work submitted shall be rigorous and conducted as prescribed in Rules 10.82-10.91 inclusive.