Guide for Research Students
It is recommended that this Guide be read in conjunction with:
Melbourne School of Graduate Research PhD Handbook
Graduate Students Association Thesis Writing Guide
Guide Contents
The Research Culture
Research Orientation and Information Day
Human Research Ethics
Candidature Information
- Enrolment in additional subjects and courses
- Transferring to PhD from Masters
- Progress Reports
- Period of Candidature
- Recreation Leave
- Unsatisfactory Progress
Confirmation Process for PhD Candidates
Variations to Candidature- Leave of Absence
- Change in enrolment status between full-time and part-time
- Change of project
- Change of supervisor/department
- Extension of period of candidature
- Lapse of candidature
- Characteristics of a Thesis of 30,000 words
- Characteristics of a Thesis of 20,000 words
- Characteristics of the Doctor of Education
- Characteristics of the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
- Study Tips
- Planning your Thesis
- Literature Review
- Theoretical Basis of the Study
- Making Decisions About Methodology and Research Design
- Data Gathering
- Reporting and Interpretation of Data
Responsibilities for Head of Departments, the Supervisors and the Candidates
- Grievance Procedures
- Submitting the Thesis
- Binding for Examination
- Formatting
- Suggested Declaration
- Stages of Examination
- Nomination of examiners
- Examination of thesis by examiners
- Head of Examiners final decision
- Notice to candidate
- Final Binding
- Letter notifying student of final result
- Graduation
Contact Details
Students enrolled in a master or doctorate of education should contact the Graduate School of Education Student Centre if they need course advice or wish to act on any of the following:
Obtain advice on applying for leave of absence from the course
Obtain advice on adding or cancelling subject(s)
Withdraw/discontinue from the course
Apply for credit for previous studies
Obtain advice on applying for special consideration
Obtain advice on course structure/requirements
Candidature advice
Applications for extension
If students are enrolled as a PhD candidate they should contact the Research Services Unit of the Graduate School.