Higher Degrees by Research: Policy and Procedures (the Gold Book)

The Gold Book sets out University policy and practice relating to Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Professional Doctorate and Masters by Research degrees. It includes policy on supervision of research students, admission, progress, examination and completion.  It also sets out the policy context for research training both nationally and at the University of Canberra.  Relevant forms and documents are being made available as appendices to the Gold Book.

The Gold Book consists of seven Parts:

• Part 1 The national policy context (PDF and RTF)
• Part 2 The policy framework at UC (PDF and RTF)
• Part 3 Distinctive features of the research degrees and programs (PDF and RTF)
• Part 4 Supervision in higher degrees by research (PDF and RTF)
• Part 5 Admission (PDF and RTF)
• Part 6 Progress (PDF and RTF)
• Part 7 The thesis, examination and completion (PDF and RTF)
• Appendices (include related guidelines, forms, administration requirements etc)

Please note: that although the University of Canberra has undergone a restructure, all policies in the Gold Book are still relevant, however some names such as names of Committees may have changed.

In accordance with Academic Board resolution, this document came into effect on 1 January 2003 for students commencing studies in a course after 1 January 2003. Requirements also apply to continuing students who commenced their enrolment before 2003 except where otherwise indicated or required by University legislation or policy.

Other UC policies relevant to higher degrees by research

For information on individual courses see UC courses: Postgraduate courses: Masters degrees and Doctoral degrees.  Further information is available from the course convener in the Academic Division.

• Generic Skills and Attributes of UC Graduates from Higher Degree by Research Programs
• Policy on Intellectual Property
• Guidelines on Institutional Responsibilities Towards Students & Student Responsibilities
• Academic Integrity
• A Code of Professional Ethics for Staff at the University of Canberra