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PROFESSIONAL DOCTORATE POLICY

 

Approving Authority:

Academic Committee Resolution 4/2009

Approval Date:

13 August 2009

Approved Document No:

2009/0005789

Review Date:

2011

Policy Adviser:

Manager, Research and Higher Degrees, ext 57255

rhd-manager@griffith.edu.au

 

Description of the Policy:

This policy prescribes the general conditions for the award of professional doctorate degrees at Griffith University.

 

Related Policies, Procedures & Forms:

Course Approval and Evaluation Policy

Format for New Program Submission

Guidelines on the Classification of Programs as Research Higher Degrees

Student Academic Misconduct Policy

Academic Misconduct Policy - Research Higher Degree Students

Program Planning, Development and Approval Policy

Role of the Program Convenor

Research Higher Degree Policy

Structure and Requirements of Degrees Awarded by Griffith University

Research Higher Degree Website

 

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[Preamble]  [Purpose]  [The Degree]  [Degree Title]   [Provisions Which Apply to Professional Doctorates Classified as Research Higher Degrees (RHD)]  [Provisions Which Apply to Professional Doctorates Not Classified as Research Higher Degrees (Non-RHD)]

 

1.0    Preamble

This policy covers the general conditions for the award of professional doctorate degrees. The structure of professional doctorate degrees incorporates both research and coursework components, which require the degrees to be classified according to the level of content as research for external funding and reporting purposes. Classification influences the procedures for management of degrees. This policy will prescribe the conditions for the award of professional doctorate degrees classified as:

 

·         Research Higher Degrees (RHD)

·         non-RHD.

 

A listing of professional doctorate degrees classified as RHD and non-RHD with links to the program catalogue detailing specific degree requirements is available at: http://www.griffith.edu.au/rhd

 

Procedural elaboration of this policy is available on the Research Higher Degree Website.

 

 

 

2.0    Purpose

The purpose of these professional doctorate programs is to prepare graduates for leadership in an area of specialised practice in either the professions or other applied fields through the provision of:

     an advanced program of study related to their practitioner settings and responsibilities; and

     a supervised research project.

 

 

3.0    The Degree

The degree will be awarded for an integrated program of professional and research work that contributes to the generation of new knowledge and/or conceptual advances. The program will include doctoral level coursework and a thesis.

 

 

4.0    Degree Title

The title of the degree will be that approved by Academic Committee on the recommendation of the Research and Postgraduate Studies Committee.

 

 

5.0    Provisions Which Apply to Professional Doctorates Classified as Research Higher Degrees (RHD)

5.1     Admission as a Candidate

5.1.1     Admission

            For admission as a candidate an applicant will:

·       hold a bachelors degree with first-class or second-class honours (Division A), or equivalent qualification from a recognised institution; or

·       hold a masters degree from a recognised institution, or equivalent qualification deemed by the Dean, Griffith Graduate Research School to be of a standard comparable at least to a bachelors degree with second class honours (Division A); or

·       possess a record of research, or a qualification granted by a professional or other body, deemed by the Dean, Griffith Graduate Research School to be of a standard comparable at least to a bachelor's degree with second-class honours (Division A); or

·       have been enrolled in a research Masters degree at the University for not less than one year as a full-time candidate and two years as a part-time candidate and will have had their work as a research Masters candidate certified by the Dean to be of a standard required for candidature in a professional doctorate.

 

            An approved minimum period of professional practice may be required where specified in the program requirements.

 

            Other criteria may be developed according to the field of study for the program where specified in the program requirements (e.g., portfolios, auditions, interviews, eligibility for registration etc.).

 

            In exceptional circumstances candidates with demonstrated leadership in a profession or industry may be admitted, if the demonstrated leadership is deemed by the Dean, Griffith Graduate Research School to be equivalent to 5.1.1.

 

            An applicant previously enrolled as a professional doctoral candidate at this or another University who has failed the examination for an equivalent degree normally will not be admitted as a candidate.

 

5.1.2     Admission Procedures

An applicant must complete and submit an approved application form.

 

            The Dean, after consultation with relevant Heads of Element and Program Convenor, will be responsible for recommending to the Dean, Griffith Graduate Research School that an applicant be admitted to candidature.

 

5.1.3     Requirements for Candidature

The Dean, Griffith Graduate Research School may approve an application for candidature provided that:

·                the proposed research area is consonant with the academic aims and objectives of the Element  to which admission is sought;

·                the Element  is able to provide a research place, supervision, resources and facilities without compromising its capacity to meet other commitments;

·                the proposed program of work can be completed within the maximum period of candidature for the degree; and

 

·                International applicants meet the following prescribed minimum English language proficiency:

o            an overall band score of 6.5 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with no band score less than 6.0; or

o            a minimum score of 580 on the Paper-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) including a score of no less than 5.0 on the Test of Written English (TWE); or

o            a score of 237 on the Computer-based TOEFL, including an Essay Rating score of no less than 5.0; or

o            a score of 92 on the Internet-based (IBT) TOEFL with no sub-score less than 22; or

o            a score of no less than 3+ in each skill of the International Second Language Proficiency Rating (ISLPR).

 

The test should not be more than two years old at the time of application. These represent minimum scores and some elements may require higher levels of proficiency. Further information on English language requirements and exceptions to these overall requirements consult the Research Higher Degree Website.

 

A candidate wishing to pursue any other program of study at this or any other University during the period of candidature must seek the permission of the Dean, Griffith Graduate Research School.

 

5.1.4     Recognition of Work Done Prior to Admission

            Credit may be given for either doctoral level courses or prior doctoral research taken at this or another recognised institution for which a degree has not been awarded.

 

            For candidates  transferring between institutions, or if less than three years has passed since a previous enrolment, the total amount of credit granted for both doctoral level courses and prior doctoral research will be up to the Research Training Scheme (RTS) entitlement the candidate  has already consumed at this or another institution. Further information on the RTS entitlement is available at: http://www.griffith.edu.au/rhd 

 

            If more than 3 years have passed since the previous enrolment, or if an international student, the maximum amount of credit that may be granted for both doctoral level courses and prior doctoral research will not exceed one-year full-time work or full-time equivalent (80 credit points).

5.2     Program

5.2.1     Program Content and Structure

            The content and structure of the doctoral program will be chosen with due regard to the objectives of the program, the characteristics of potential candidates, professional and industry needs. The program of study and the research component of the program should be integrated and complementary. The program requirements will be set out in the program submission including any special admission requirements and the level of assessment performance required for the coursework component. For further information on requirements for program content and approval refer to policies on 'Program Planning and Approval' and 'Course Approval and Evaluation Policy'.

 

            The structure of the program must be designed such that candidates will be required to work with, and be assessed by, a number of different academic staff so that no member of staff is solely responsible for more than 40% of the candidate's assessment in the coursework component.

 

            The program will include a coursework component. For classification as a research higher degree the program will require at least 66% of the content as research. Successful completion of all components will be required for the award of the degree.

 

            For the research component, procedures specific to each doctoral program will address the following matters:

·       the process for the approval of the research proposal and the appointment of appropriate supervisors; and

·       the requirements for submission and examination of the assessable material including the opportunity for revision or re-submission.

5.2.2     Ethical Issues

A candidate may not commence any research work that raises ethical issues until a clearance has been obtained from the relevant University body.

 

5.2.3     Intellectual Property

            Candidates will have ownership of intellectual property directly related to their research project, unless other arrangements have been mutually agreed in advance by the candidate and the University.

 

5.2.4     Standard of Academic Conduct

Candidates are expected to undertake their programs in accordance with accepted standards of academic conduct. Any form of academic conduct that is contrary to these standards is academic misconduct, for which the University may penalise a candidate. Refer to Student Academic Misconduct Policy and Academic Misconduct Policy - Research Higher Degree Students.

 

5.2.5     Supervision

            For the research component of the doctoral program the Dean, Griffith Graduate Research School will appoint not fewer than two staff members as supervisors, at least one of whom will be designated Principal Supervisor. Others will be designated Associate Supervisors. Appointments will be made on the advice of the Dean, after consultation with the relevant Head of Element  and Program Convenor. Additional Supervisors may also be appointed from outside the University. It is expected that the supervisors will hold a doctoral level qualification, or appropriate research or professional experience. The Dean, Griffith Graduate Research School may at any time appoint another person as supervisor on the grounds of absence, illness or other circumstance that prevents the supervisor continuing in that role.

 

5.2.6     Employment

When the  candidature is full-time, it is expected that only a limited amount of time will be available for undertaking paid employment.                                                                           

 

5.2.7     Duration of Candidature

The minimum and maximum duration of full-time candidature will be two years and four years respectively.

 

The minimum and maximum duration of part-time candidature will be three years and eight years respectively.

 

The minimum and maximum duration of candidature will be adjusted for those candidates who have, in the last three years, been enrolled in but not completed a degree at the same level at this or another institution. Further information on the RTS entitlement is available at http://www.griffith.edu.au/rhd

 

5.2.8     Confirmation of Candidature

            All candidates will be reviewed for confirmation of candidature, including supervision arrangements.

 

            The timing of the review of the candidates will be specified in the program submission.

            As part of the confirmation procedure the candidate must present a research seminar together with a written submission and other material if applicable (e.g. art works, design). The seminar and written submission and other material will be assessed by: the principal supervisor/s; associate supervisor/s (if available); and an independent assessor, approved by the Dean/Deputy Dean (Research).

            On receipt of a recommendation for confirmation of candidature from the Head of Element the Dean/Deputy Dean (Research) will determine that:

(a)      candidature and supervision arrangements are confirmed; or

(b)      the confirmation date is postponed for no more than six months

 

On receipt of an unsatisfactory recommendation for confirmation of candidature from the Head of Element to the Dean/Deputy Dean (Research), the Dean, Griffith Graduate Research School will determine that:

 

(c)      candidature is terminated; or

(d)      the candidate is offered the opportunity to be admitted as a candidate to one of the University's masters degrees.

 

5.2.9     Change to Candidature Status

            Full-time to Part-time and Part-time to Full-time

A Program Convenor may approve an application to change from full-time to part-time candidature or from part-time to full-time candidature for the coursework component of the doctoral program.

 

On the recommendation of the Principal Supervisor, a Dean/Deputy Dean (Research) may approve an application to change from full-time to part-time candidature or from part-time to full-time candidature for the research component of the doctoral program.

 

When the candidature is full-time, it is expected that only a limited amount of time should be available for undertaking paid employment.

 

            Change of Candidature from Professional Doctorate to a Research Masters Program

            On the recommendation of the Dean/Deputy Dean (Research) and the Principal Supervisor, the Dean, Griffith Graduate Research School may approve an application to convert a Professional Doctorate candidature to a research masters program in the equivalent field of study. The period completed as a doctoral candidate will be deducted from the candidature duration for the purpose of determining the minimum and maximum length of the research masters candidature.

 

5.2.10   Candidature Located Away from the University

A Dean/Deputy Dean (Research) may approve a candidate to be located away from the University for an extended period of the doctoral program. Approval will be made in consideration of on-campus coursework and research component requirements.

 

5.2.11   Short-term periods of study away from the University

On the recommendation of the Principal Supervisor, a Dean/Deputy Dean (Research) may approve a request to pursue part of the research component outside the University for periods longer than three months. Candidates requiring more than twelve months away should apply under the previous section. Approval of the principal supervisor must be sought for periods of less than three months. Candidates requiring more than twelve months away should apply under the previous section.

 

5.2.12   Suspension of Candidature

Leave of Absence and Special Leave of Absence

On the recommendation of the Principal Supervisor, a Dean/Deputy Dean (Research) may approve a candidate's application for leave of absence during the research component of the program. Leave of absence may be granted for one or more periods totaling not more than 12 months over the duration of a candidature. Leave will not normally be granted in the first 6 months of candidature except in exceptional circumstances.

 

In special circumstances approved by the Dean, Griffith Graduate Research School, a further 12 months special leave of absence may be granted. Leave of absence and special leave of absence will be deemed as temporary cessations of candidature and will not be counted as part of the period of candidature for the degree.

 

The Dean, Griffith Graduate Research School may, after consultation with the candidate's Principal Supervisor and Dean/Deputy Dean (Research), require a candidate to take leave of absence or special leave of absence.

 

Leave of absence or special leave of absence will not be granted where the provisions for short-term periods of study away would more properly apply. Retrospective applications normally will not be approved.

 

Sick Leave

With respect to the research component of the program, a candidate who submits a medical certificate for a period of illness in excess of two working weeks may apply to have the period recognised as a temporary cessation of candidature.

 

            Parental Leave

With respect to the research component of the program, a Dean/Deputy Dean (Research) may approve an application for maternity, paternity or adoption leave. The approved period will not be counted as part of the period of candidature for the degree.

 

5.2.13   Variation to Period of Candidature or Length of Program

 

A Dean/Deputy Dean (Research) may approve an extension of the maximum period of candidature normally of up to twelve months. The candidate will be required to re-enrol in the research component and pay the required fees, where applicable.

 

Where an application to extend the maximum period of candidature is not approved, the candidature will lapse forthwith. In such circumstances, the candidate will be advised that any application for re-admission to candidature at a later date will be subject to the admission requirements in force at that time.

 

5.2.14   Review of Progress

 

A candidate's progress in the coursework component will be assessed by the Faculty Assessment Board. The Faculty Assessment Board will be responsible for determining that the coursework component is satisfactorily completed.

 

Candidates who have commenced the research component are required to submit an annual report of progress, according to the procedures used by the Griffith Graduate Research School for the annual monitoring of all RHD candidates.

 

The Dean/Deputy Dean (Research) or Dean, Griffith Graduate Research School may require a candidate to provide additional written reports; to pursue additional courses, seminars or other activities; or to provide additional evidence of progress at other times during the candidature. Supervisors may also be required by the Dean/Deputy Dean (Research) or Dean, Griffith Graduate Research School to provide additional written reports on progress to provide additional written reports on progress.

 

5.2.15   Termination of Candidature

 

The Dean, Griffith Graduate Research School may terminate candidature if the candidate has failed to make satisfactory progress, meet any candidature requirements or comply with any other condition imposed by the Dean, Griffith Graduate Research School.

 

With respect to the research component of the program, candidature may be terminated only after a reasonable attempt has been made by the supervisor/s and the Dean to ensure that the candidate has been:

·       clearly warned of shortcomings in performing the research and/or in meeting candidature requirements; and

·       advised of ways in which such shortcomings might be remedied.

 

The Dean, Griffith Graduate Research School will provide the candidate with an opportunity to respond.

 

After considering the candidate's response, the Dean, Griffith Graduate Research School may terminate candidature or, after consultation with the Dean/Deputy Dean (Research), determine that the candidature continues. In such a case the Dean, Griffith Graduate Research School may prescribe special conditions to be fulfilled. The candidate may be offered the opportunity to be admitted to one of the University's masters degrees.

5.3     Examination of Doctoral Program

5.3.1     Coursework Component

The Faculty Assessment Board is responsible for the determination of the grade for courses which comprise the coursework.

 

Candidates normally are required to complete their coursework at the required level specified in the program requirements, before submitting their research component for examination.

 

5.3.2     Research Component

            Submission of thesis

To facilitate the examination process the candidate is advised to give the Dean, Griffith Graduate Research School at least two months' notice in writing of the intention to submit the thesis. The notice will include a statement from the Principal Supervisor confirming that the candidate has completed all studies and should be able to submit the thesis by the date indicated.

 

Three copies of the thesis and any other associated documentation must be submitted to the Griffith Graduate Research School together with a form signed by the Principal Supervisor stating that he/she had read the thesis in its final form, that the research component is properly presented, and is prima facie worthy of examination.

 

A Principal Supervisor may decline to countersign the notice of intention to submit a thesis or the form presented at submission.

 

A candidate may require that the research component be submitted to the examiners even though the supervisor has not recommended that the research component be submitted. In this case, the Dean, Griffith Graduate Research School will invite comment from the candidate and Principal Supervisor, but may not prevent a candidate from submitting the research component for examination.

 

Candidature will end when the coursework component has been completed satisfactorily at the required level and all requirements of the research component have been submitted for examination.

 

            Appointment of Examiners

Upon notification of intention to submit the research component, and after consultation with the Dean/Deputy Dean (Research) and the supervisor/s, the Dean, Griffith Graduate Research School will appoint at least two examiners, all of whom will be external to the University. One of the external examiners may be drawn from the relevant profession or industry. A staff member of the University will act as Chairperson of Examiners. The Chairperson of Examiners will not be an examiner. The examiners and the Chairperson of Examiners will constitute the Examination Panel.

 

Neither a candidate's supervisor, nor any other person acknowledged in the research component as making a contribution to the work, may be appointed as an examiner or as Chairperson of Examiners.

 

The identity of members of the Examination Panel will be made known to the candidate following examination of the thesis or other work but prior to any oral examination which may be required.

 

            The Examination

Members of the examination panel normally may not consult with one another. The examiners will make a separate report and recommendation to the Chair of Examiners on the merit of the research component submitted for examination.

 

An examiner wishing to enter into a dialogue with another examiner, a supervisor, a candidate or the Chairperson of Examiners should direct any request to the Dean, Griffith Graduate Research School. A supervisor or candidate may not initiate contact with an examiner or Chairperson of Examiners.

 

In the case of an examination including an exhibition or performance of a professional practice component, depending on the program, the candidate may be required to attend and discuss the product of their professional practice with the examiners. The candidate's supervisor/s will not be present.

 

An examiner will recommend:

·           the research component be awarded a pass; or

·           the research component be awarded a pass subject to minor revisions; or

·           the candidate be required to submit to an oral or written defence of the thesis or other work; or

·           additional work be undertaken, the research component revised and then resubmitted; or

·           the option of an appropriate masters degree when available, dependent upon the amount and standard of work completed in the relevant professional doctorate; or

·           the research component be failed.

 

The Chairperson of Examiners is responsible for considering reports of examiners and for making a recommendation to the Dean, Griffith Graduate Research School on the outcome of the examination. The Dean, Griffith Graduate Research School will determine the outcome of the examination.

 

            Reconciliation of Examination Reports

Where there is substantial disagreement between the examiners about whether the research component should pass, the  Dean, Griffith Graduate Research School may approve that:

·             an oral or written examination be conducted;

·             an additional examiner be appointed to report on the thesis; and/or

·             an adjudicator examiner be appointed who will consider and report on the research component and other work submitted and on the reports of the examiners.

            Resubmission of the Research Component

A candidate who has been given the opportunity to resubmit the research component for re-examination shall submit the revised research component, a list of all amendments, and a statement indicating how the revised thesis responds to the points contained in the examiners' reports, within 12 months after the decision allowing resubmission.

 

5.4     Award of Degree

If a candidate has satisfied the requirements for the degree, the Dean, Griffith Graduate Research School will recommend to Council that the degree be awarded.

 

A candidate who has been rejected for the award of the degree will be provided with the reasons for the decision.

 

6.0      Provisions Which Apply to Professional Doctorates Not Classified as Research Higher Degrees (Non-RHD)

6.1     Admission

6.1.1     Admission as a Candidate                                                                                

            For admission as a candidate an applicant will hold:

·       a bachelors degree with first-class or second-class honours (Division A), or equivalent qualification from a recognised institution; or

·       a masters degree from a recognised institution, or equivalent qualification deemed by the Program Convenor to be of a standard comparable to at least a bachelors degree with second class honours (Division A); or

·       a record of research, or a qualification granted by a professional or other body, deemed by the Program Convenor to be of a standard comparable to at least a bachelor's degree with second-class honours (Division A).

 

An approved minimum period of professional practice may be required where specified in the program requirements.

 

Other criteria may be required according to the field of study for the program where specified in the program requirements (e.g., portfolios, auditions, interviews, eligibility for registration etc.).

 

In exceptional circumstances candidates with demonstrated leadership in a profession or industry may be admitted, if the demonstrated leadership is deemed by the Dean, Griffith Graduate Research School to be equivalent to 6.1.1.

 

An applicant previously enrolled as a professional doctoral candidate at this or another University who has failed the examination for an equivalent degree normally will not be admitted as a candidate.

 

6.1.2     Admission Procedures

            An applicant must complete and submit an approved application form.

 

            The Program Convenor, in consultation with the relevant Head of School, will be responsible for approving the admission to candidature of an applicant who meets the entry requirements.

 

6.1.3     Requirements for Candidature

     The Program Convenor may approve an application for candidature provided that:

·       the proposed research area is consonant with the academic aims and objectives of the School or Schools to which admission is sought; and

·       the School is able to provide supervision, resources and facilities without compromising its capacity to meet other commitments.

 

6.1.4     Recognition of Work Done Prior to Admission

Credit may be given for either doctoral level courses or prior doctoral research taken at this or another recognised institution for which a degree has not been awarded.

 

Credit may be granted on the basis of study previously completed, but at least 120 CP of work (research or coursework) must be completed within the doctoral degree.

6.2     Program

6.2.1     Program Content and Structure

            The content and structure of the doctoral program will be chosen with due regard to the objectives of the program, the characteristics of potential candidates, professional and industry needs. The program of study and the research component of the program should be integrated and complementary. The program requirements will be set out in the program submission including any special admission requirements and the level of assessment performance required for the coursework component. For further information on requirements for program content and approval refer to policies on 'Format for New Program Submission' and 'Course Approval and Evaluation Policy'.

 

            The structure of the program must be designed such that candidates will be required to work with, and be assessed by, a number of different academic staff so that no member of staff is solely responsible for more than 40% of the candidate's assessment in the coursework component.

 

            The program will include a coursework component and at least 33% research and thesis. Successful completion of all components will be required for the award of the degree.

 

            For the research component, procedures specific to each doctoral program will address the following matters:

·       the process for the approval of the research proposal and the appointment of appropriate supervisors; and

·       the requirements for submission and examination of the assessable material including the opportunity for revision or re-submission.

 

6.2.2     Ethical Issues

A candidate may not commence any research work that raises ethical issues until a clearance has been obtained from the relevant University body.

 

6.2.3     Intellectual Property

Candidates will have ownership of intellectual property directly related to their research project, unless other arrangements have been mutually agreed in advance by the candidate and the University.

 

6.2.4     Standard of Academic Conduct

Candidates are expected to undertake their programs in accordance with accepted standards of academic conduct. Any form of academic conduct that is contrary to these standards is academic misconduct, for which the University may penalise a candidate. Refer to Student Academic Misconduct Policy and Academic Misconduct Policy - Research Higher Degree Students.

 

6.2.5     Supervision

For the research component of the doctoral program the Program Convenor normally will appoint at least one supervisor who will be designated Principal Supervisor. Others may be designated Associate Supervisors. Additional Associate Supervisors may also be appointed from outside the University. It is expected that the supervisors will hold a doctoral level qualification, or appropriate research or professional experience. The Program Convenor in consultation with the Head of School may at any time appoint another person as supervisor on the grounds of absence, illness or other circumstance that prevents the supervisor continuing in that role.

 

6.2.6     Length of the Program

The length of the non-RHD professional doctorate program will be approved by the Academic Committee and will be at least three years full-time study or the part-time equivalent (240 CP).

 

6.2.7     Change of Candidature from Coursework Masters to Professional Doctorate

A Program Convenor may approve requests to transfer from a coursework Masters to a non-RHD professional doctorate. As part of the transfer candidates must present a transfer document to be assessed by the Program Convenor and at least one additional internal assessor holding a doctoral level qualification.

 

6.2.8     Candidature Located Away from the University

A Dean may approve a candidate to be located away from the University for an extended period of the doctoral program. Approval will be made in consideration of on-campus coursework and research component requirements.

 


6.2.9     Short-Term Periods of Study Away from the University

The Program Convenor may approve a request to pursue part of the research component outside the University for periods longer than three months. Candidates requiring more than twelve months away should apply under the previous section.

 

6.2.10   Suspension of Candidature

Leave of Absence and Special Leave of Absence

For periods of leave of absence during the research component, approval of the Program Convenor is required, on the recommendation of the principal supervisor. For conditions of leave of absence when the candidate is undertaking solely the coursework component, the normal provisions of the Student Administration Policy on interruption of studies apply.

 

6.2.11   Variation to Length of Program

The Program Convenor may approve an extension for the research component of the program normally of up to twelve months. The candidate will be required to re-enrol in the research component and pay the required fees. All requirements of the degree must be completed within an elapsed period of 8 calendar years from the commencement of candidature regardless of any leave granted.

 

6.2.12   Review of Progress

            A candidate's progress in the coursework component will be assessed by the Faculty Assessment Board. The Faculty Assessment Board will be responsible for determining that the coursework component is satisfactorily completed.

 

            The Program Convenor will monitor the progress of candidates for non-RHD professional doctorates.

 

6.2.13   Termination of Candidature

For conditions regarding exclusion from non-RHD professional doctorate candidature refer to the Policy on Academic Standing, Progression and Exclusion.

 

In addition to the provisions of that policy, the Program Convenor may recommend to the Dean that a candidature be terminated where the student is not making satisfactory progress in the research component. On receipt of the Dean's recommendation, the Dean, Griffith Graduate Research School will provide the candidate with an opportunity to respond. After considering the candidate's response, the Dean, Griffith Graduate Research School may terminate candidature or, after consultation with the Dean, determine that the candidature continue. In such a case the Dean, Griffith Graduate Research School may prescribe special conditions to be fulfilled.

 

6.3     Examination of Doctoral Program

 

6.3.1     Coursework Component

            The Faculty Assessment Board is responsible for the determination of the grade for courses that comprise the coursework.

 

            Candidates normally are required to complete their coursework at the required level specified in the program requirements, before submitting their research component for examination.

 

6.3.2     Examination of Research Component

The thesis for a non-RHD professional doctorate will normally be examined by two examiners, one of whom is external to the University. The examination of the thesis will be undertaken according to the procedures set out in the Policy for the Award of Masters Degrees other than the Master of Philosophy.

 

6.4     Award of Degree

The Program Convenor is responsible for certifying to the Dean that a student has satisfied all the requirements of the non-RHD professional doctorate program.

 

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 DVC – in the context of the professional doctorate policy, includes the DVC (Research) or designated Committee of the University which administers this policy and may issue guidelines for its effective administration.

 

Dean – in the context of the professional doctorate policy, includes and delegated person or Committee or the Faculty or College in which a candidate is enrolled.

 

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Program – in the context of the professional doctorate policy, means the course of study and the research component undertaken during the period of candidature.

 

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Research – in the context of the professional doctorate policy, includes forms of professional practice that contribute to the generation of new knowledge and/or conceptual advances.

 

Thesis – in the context of the professional doctorate policy, means the written component that addresses the theoretical and conceptual issues inherent in the research.

 

Doctoral Level – in the context of the professional doctorate policy, means either a course of study that is demonstrably in advance of masters level study or, where the course of study may also be taken in a Masters degree, the course of study deals with material which is at the forefront of academic endeavour in the particular field.

 

 

 

 

Thesaurus Classification

Specify in the following table, the keyword, activity and non-preferred terms from the University Thesaurus for classifying this policy, procedure, form or legislation.  The primary keyword will determine the location of the document within the Policy Library. Every document will have only one location.  The secondary keywords will facilitate access to the document via other categories within the library.

 

PRIMARY KEYWORD

ACTIVITY

NON-PREFERED TERMS

 Curriculum Management

Academic Requirements

Professional Doctorates

SECONDARY KEYWORDS

ACTIVITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Define Document Type

Specify in the box below whether the document is a policy, procedure, form or is University legislation.

 

 Policy

 

 

Define A-Z Categorization

Specify in the box below, the alphabetical categories that this document should be displayed under e.g. B for Bachelors, D for Degree.  Therefore The Bachelor's Degree Policy would be found via a search under the letter B or D.

 

 P,D

 

 

Document Access Control

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Status

Access

Name

Document Manager

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 Karen van Haeringen

Lea-Anne Stafford

Document Editor

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 Lyn Holman

Lori Wright

Sandra Hunter

Document Reviewers

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Document Readers

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