Policies and administration

Policies and procedures

All research higher degree candidates should be aware of the policies and procedures applicable to their candidacy.

Most programs are administered according to the policies and procedures set down for students.

• Click here for Research Higher Degrees Policies and Procedures.
• Or click here for index to Research-related policies and procedures.

Note that some degrees that include a compulsory coursework component may be administered according to the policies and procedures for Research Components of Postgraduate Coursework Awards. Your faculty will advise where this is the case.

General Flinders University student-related policies and procedures also apply to higher degree research candidates.

Administration and assistance

Research higher degrees are governed by Statute 7.3 Masters Degrees and Statute 7.4 Doctoral Degrees, and the Rules made pursuant to them. The University Research Higher Degrees Committee (which includes two student members) is responsible for policy development and monitoring.

Routine administration is conducted at faculty level and overseen by the faculty's Higher Degrees Committee (which includes at least one student member)

The Higher Degree Administration and Scholarships Office is a first point of contact for students and academic staff for non-routine matters.

The Office of Research can provide information about intellectual property, post-doctoral awards and research grants.