Monash University Computing & Information Technology Handbook 1995
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Summary of graduate studies
Doctor of Philosophy
The degree of Doctor of Philosophy is common to all faculties and is
administered by the Research, Training and Support Branch. It is awarded for a
thesis which, in the opinion of the examiners, makes a significant contribution
to knowledge or understanding of any field of study with which the university
is directly concerned. The award of the degree is generally accepted as showing
that the candidate is capable of carrying out independent research.
The degree is usually undertaken on a full-time basis over three years.
Part-time studies are available on conditions approved by the PhD and
Scholarships Committee.
A candidate for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy will normally have qualified
for a degree of master, or a degree of bachelor with honours class I or class
IIA, or the equivalent. Applications for admission to candidature may be made
at any time.
In appropriate circumstances enrolment for a masters degree by research may be
converted to enrolment for a PhD.