Supervising body	Higher Degrees by Research Sub-Committee (HDRS-C)
Confirmation of candidature	See University Requirements – Doctor of Philosophy
Supervision	See University Requirements – Doctor of Philosophy
Progression	See University Requirements – Doctor of Philosophy
EFTSL to complete (equivalent full-time student load)	3.5 EFTSL

Advanced Standing

Eligibility	A person admitted to candidature on the basis of previous enrolment in a Masters degree relevant to the proposed Doctoral program, may be given advanced standing for work towards the Masters degree. In exceptional cases advanced standing may be given to a candidate for relevant research work undertaken at another university.
Maximum allowed	The amount of advanced standing to be awarded shall be determined by the HDRS-C on the recommendation of the Head of the School.
Other restrictions	The University will not normally accept a candidate who has been enrolled at another institution for more than two years (full-time equivalent) or release a candidate who has been enrolled for more than two years (full-time equivalent).

Award Details

Inclusion of field of study on testamur	The field of study shall not appear on the testamur.
Exit with lesser award	After examination of the thesis, and subject to the requirements under University Requirements – Doctor of Philosophy, the HDRS-C may approve the degree be not awarded but that the candidate be awarded an appropriate Masters degree.