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Authority andGovernance ofCandidature

SENATE

The Senate is the supreme academic advisory body in theUniversity. Its role and duties oversee the academic lifeof the University. Council has delegated certain powersto Senate such as final approval of examination resultsand completion of requirements for the award of degrees.Senate recommends to Council the introduction of newprograms of study and amendments to the rules and othermatters which have been discussed and considered bySenate’s various academic committees.

HIGHER DEGREE RESEARCH

COMMITTEE (HDRC)The Higher Degree Research Committee (HDRC) is oneof the academic committees of Senate entrusted withconsidering the detailed academic business of Senate andbringing forward recommendations on academic mattersrelating to Higher Degree Research commencement, pro-gression and completion including new programs forresearch education; individual student progression mat-ters; the appointment of examiners and the examinationof theses. The Committee also reports to the ResearchStrategy and Policy Committee. The HDRC is chaired bythe Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) and its member-ship includes the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Provost), theVice-President of Senate, the Dean of Higher DegreeResearch, and a representative member of the academicstaff for each Division, as well as student representatives.The administration of the Committee’s business is man-aged by the Higher Degree Research Office whose man-ager is secretary to the Committee. Further information isavailable at the Higher Degree Research Committee web-site: http://www.research.mq.edu.au/students/hdrc/.

RESEARCH STRATEGY AND POLICY

COMMITTEE (RSPC)The Research Strategy and Policy Committee (RSPCC),chaired by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) iscomprised of a group of leading Macquarie academicresearchers and has responsibility for the strategic direc-tion of Macquarie’s research activities and for encourag-ing and overseeing all academic aspects of research

activities within the University. RSPC is responsible forthe development and implementation of the university’sresearch strategy; liaison with divisions over the imple-mentation of this strategy and policy; the allocation ofresearch funding in a manner consistent withMacquarie’s research strategy and policy directions.

Further information is available at the Research Strategyand Policy Committee website: http://www.research.mq.edu.au/policy/committees_networks/research_committee/.

STRATEGIC DIRECTIONS

In 2014, Macquarie University will be 50 years old andaims to be ranked among the top eight research intensiveuniversities in Australia and amongst the top 200research intensive universities internationally.

The strategic directions for Macquarie's Research andResearch Training are guided by the MacquarieUniversity Strategic Plan 2006-2008. The mission of theUniversity is to establish a pervasive research cultureacross all areas of the University, and in particular toachieve internationally and nationally leading research inselected concentrations of research excellence, by max-imising the institution's intellectual and physicalresources and by maintaining a continuous improvementframework.

This Research Strategic Plan has four major goals basedon the vision and targets set out in the Vice-Chancellor'splan for Macquarie@50, which aims to enhance both thescale and quality of our research. The four goals are:

� To establish a pervasive research culture across allareas of Macquarie University.

� To achieve prominence in research in selected con-centrations of research excellence internationally andnationally.

� To maximise research outcomes by increasing thenumber of high quality higher degree research (HDR)commencing candidates and completions.

� To be a significant contributor to the nation's eco-nomic, social and cultural well-being.

OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR (RESEARCH)The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) has overallresponsibility for all research matters in the Universityincluding academic and higher degree research candida-ture.

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THE RESEARCH OFFICE

The Research Office, attached to the Office of the DeputyVice-Chancellor (Research) has responsibility for theadministrative support of the University’s research activ-ities. It provides advice to students and staff together withsecretarial and executive support to the University’sResearch Strategy and Policy Committee, IntellectualProperty and Contracts Committee, Animal Care andEthics Committee, Ethics Review Committee (HumanResearch), and Biosafety Committee. The ResearchOffice manages the University’s internal research fund-ing schemes and external grants and research agree-ments. It has a supporting role in the development of pol-icy documents and research initiatives undertaken by theDeputy Vice-Chancellor (Research). Higher Degreeresearch students apply to this office for the MacquarieUniversity Postgraduate Research Fund. The ResearchOffice is located in The Research HUB, Building C5C,Level 3, Macquarie University. Further information isavailable at http://www.research.mq.edu.au/researchers/.

HIGHER DEGREE RESEARCH

OFFICE (HDRO)The Higher Degree Research Office (HDRO) is part ofthe Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) andprovides administrative support to the Higher DegreeResearch Committee. The HDRO is responsible for theadministration and management of all aspects of researchcandidature for higher degree research students fromadvice to prospective applicants, admission, and progres-sion to the final submission of thesis. The unit also man-ages scholarship applications and continuing studentadministration. The HDRO is responsible for the applica-tions, admissions and enrolment of international studentsas well as local students. The HDRO is located in CottageC4C. Further information is available athttp://www.research.mq.edu.au/students/.

HIGHER DEGREE RESEARCH GUIDE

The Higher Degree Research Guide for Candidates andSupervisors contains information for research candidatesand their supervisors on all aspects of research studyfrom commencement, through progression to completionof candidature. The Guide summarises information oncurrent policies and procedures with general informationabout the University including relevant support, facilitiesand contacts. The Higher Degree Research Office web-site should be regularly consulted for the latest updatedinformation and new or changed policies and procedures.See http://www.research.mq.edu.au/students/

Policies for HigherDegree ResearchCandidates

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

The University’s Intellectual Property Policy Statementcovers all intellectual property developed by staff andhigher degree research students. The University’s policyincludes rights in respect of patents, copyrights, plantvariety rights, registered designs, confidential informa-tion and trade secrets. The University recognises therights of students to intellectual property (IP) generatedby them during their course of study at the University. Atenrolment new research students are requested to assignIP rights to the University and agree to the Universitymanaging on the student’s behalf such intellectual prop-erty arising from the research programs for the benefit ofall concerned. This means that intellectual property in theform of patentable material can be commercialised to thebenefit of all inventors and gives the student equal rightswith members of the academic staff. Further informationis given to students with their enrolment package and thefull University policy is available athttp://www.research.mq.edu.au/students/ipissues/.

Macquarie University Code of Higher

Degree Research Practice including

Code of Supervisory Practice The Australian Vice-Chancellors’ Committee's documentUniversities and their Students: Principles for theProvision of Education by Australian Universities 2005aims to provide “guidelines for maintaining and monitor-ing academic quality and standards in research higherdegrees”. This document provides a foundation forMacquarie's Code of Higher Degree Research (HDR)Practice.

Macquarie’s Code of HDR Practice augments the Rulesof the University, and the Intellectual Property, Ethics,Equity and Occupational, Health and Safety policies. TheCode is incorporated in the Higher Degree ResearchGuide for Candidates and Supervisors.

Macquarie University offers the following postgraduateresearch degrees: Doctor of Philosophy, Professionaldoctorates and Master of Philosophy. The rules and spe-cific entry requirements relating to each of these degreesare found in the Calendar of Governance, Legislationand Rules 2008.

1 Responsibilities of the University

1.1 The entry requirements for candidates are containedwithin the University Degree Rules. Applicants forresearch degrees should have demonstrated a capacity forquality research through Honors programs, or a researchcomponent in a Master's program, or through post-grad-uate research preparation certificates, and/or through pre-

vious publication activity. Details are set out in the rele-vant Degree Rules. International students have addition-al language requirements which are described in theHigher Degree Research Guide.

1.2 In addition to the University's overall requirements,prospective candidates must also comply with Divisionaland Departmental entry requirements. These may includeprior experience in a specific discipline, the capacity of aDepartment to provide supervision in the topic area, theability of the Division to provide access to equipmentrequired for the specific research project etc.

1.3 The University provides a Central CommencementProgram (CCP) twice yearly and online where theUniversity's expectations and candidacy policies are out-lined. This program provides an orientation to researchand support programs. Each Division provides aDivisional Commencement Program (DCP) which sup-plements the CCP with a program that outlines Divisionaland Departmental expectations and support activities.Participation in both of these activities is mandatory forHDR candidates.

1.4 All candidates receive the Higher Degree ResearchGuide for Candidates and Supervisors on enrolment.This provides information regarding the various stages ofresearch candidacy from commencement to examinationand details of the support infrastructure of the university.The Higher Degree Research Guide also contains infor-mation regarding grievance and appeals processes andharassment.

1.5 The Research Office provides information regardinggrant opportunities for HDR candidates, IntellectualProperty, Ethics, and Research Management.

1.6 The Higher Degree Research Office provides infor-mation regarding the examination process, including theappointment of examiners, and the criteria against whichcandidate's research activity is assessed. Doctoralresearch theses are assessed by three external examinersand MPhil theses by two external examiners.

1.7 Macquarie provides support for the development ofsupervisory staff through the provision of theColloquium on Research Supervision (CRS) program.Macquarie University is reviewing best practice onsupervisor registration programs to build on the CRS pro-gram.

2 Divisional and Departmental

Responsibilities

2.1 Each Head of Department ensures that potential can-didates fulfil Divisional and Departmental admissionrequirements. It is their responsibility to ensure that thepotential candidate has sufficient research background toundertake the degree, that the Department has the space,facilities and resources to undertake the project satisfac-torily, and that there is high quality supervision availablefor the candidate.

2.2 Each research proposal should be considered careful-ly prior to the potential candidate's admission to ensurethat the proposed project is of sufficient breadth and

entails high quality intellectual inquiry. The projectshould be sufficient for the completion of the degreeundertaken and care should be taken that potential pro-jects are not so large that they impede the possibility ofsuccessful completion within the period of enrolment.There must be a clear relationship between the potentialcandidate's project and the research interests and capaci-ty of departmental staff.

2.3 The Dean of Division will ensure that high qualitysupervision is provided to candidates throughout theircandidature. Candidates should have at least a principalsupervisor and one other supervisor (associate supervi-sor, adjunct supervisor or co-supervisor). The principalsupervisor has overall responsibility for the candidate'sprogress, including where a candidate is involved in alarge collaborative project with a large panel of supervi-sors, on or off campus.

2.4 The Divisions and Departments are responsible forfacilitating a supportive intellectual environment, egthrough the provision of workshop/seminar series forcandidates to develop their skills at presenting their workand to foster their integration into a cohesive researchcommunity.

2.5 Opportunities should be developed for candidates toparticipate in the research life of the Division throughinteractions with other scholars, visiting scholars andeach other.

2.6 Each Department will ensure that conflicts that mayarise between supervisor and candidate are quicklysolved, or the advice and grievance resolution structure(above) is utilised.

2.7 Departments and Divisions will implement the Ethicsand OHS policies of the University. Departments andDivisions are required to supplement University Ethicsand OHS information in regard to their specific contextsas appropriate and make this information available totheir HDR candidates in written and online formats.

2.8 Heads should ensure that the Divisional/Departmental workload formula appropriately acknowl-edges HDR supervisory activity.

3 Code of Supervisory Practice:

HDR Supervisory Panel

3.1 Each HDR candidate will have a supervisory panel ofa principal supervisor and at least one other supervisor tosupport their research.

The Principal Supervisor has the main supervisoryresponsibility for the candidate. The person must be afull-time or part-time member of Macquarie's academicstaff with an appointment of three years or longer and beresearch active. The Principal Supervisor is responsiblefor directing the work of the candidate and for ensuringthat the candidate meets all administrative and academicrequirements. The Principal Supervisor must be locatedin the same Department in which the candidate is regis-tered. The Principal Supervisor co-ordinates the supervi-sory team, and is a mentor for any Co-supervisors.

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An Acting Supervisor is appointed as a short termreplacement for the Principal Supervisor for periods ofup to six months only and as the need arises. The title isalso applicable to a person who holds administrativesupervisory responsibility before the research componentof the research degree commences.

The Associate Supervisor has a lesser fractional super-visory load than the Principal Supervisor. The AssociateSupervisor may be located in another Division orDepartment or may have specific research expertisewhich is required by the candidate. The AssociateSupervisor must be a full-time or part-time member ofMacquarie's academic staff with an appointment of threeyears or longer and be research active.

The Co-supervisor is an academic staff member new tosupervision who is gaining experience in and knowledgeof supervisory practices. Staff with appointments of lessthan three years, including Casual academic staff, mayundertake this role.

The Adjunct Supervisor is an external supervisoryappointment, including Honorary staff and EmeritusProfessors. An Adjunct Supervisor has special expertiserequired for the candidate's project (eg as an Industrypartner for an APAI candidate, or an overseas Universitypartner). Adjunct Supervisors are entitled to remunera-tion for their supervisory contribution (see the HumanResources policy on Adjunct Supervision).

3.2 All supervisors must be approved by the Dean ofDivision.

3.3 Supervisors should have an understanding of theUniversity's current HDR rules, policies and guidelinesso that accurate advice and support is given to candidates.The supervisor's primary role is to provide academic sup-port throughout the candidature to enable the candidate toachieve a high standard of research activity and output.

3.4 The principal supervisor should support the candidateto complete a thesis through:

� Planning the research program;

� Project management strategies where transparentgoals and expectations for the research are articulat-ed;

� Exposition of relevant standards for the research;

� The identification of appropriate resources;

� Advice on authorship and co-authorship conventionsespecially as they relate to single author/co-authoredpapers for a thesis by publication, the University'spreferred thesis model.

3.5 Supervisors are each responsible for ensuring that:

� The research project is planned appropriately withthe candidate through an evaluation of the proposedresearch topic;

� The scope of the research is sufficient for the degree;

� The supervisory panel has the necessary theoretical,methodological and disciplinary knowledge to sup-port the research.

3.6 Supervisors should negotiate an agreement on meet-ing frequency with the candidate, both as a panel andindividually, which is to be formally evaluated at sixmonthly intervals to reflect the changing priorities of theparticular project and candidacy stages.

3.7 The outcomes of formal supervisory meetings (suchas the agreed aspects of work to be undertaken betweensessions) should be recorded in a manner that facilitatesthe continuing progress of the candidate (eg emailrecords).

3.8 As a general guide, supervisors and candidates shouldmeet at least fortnightly and more frequently in the firstyear of research, in addition to any laboratory or benchconsultations.

3.9 Supervisors should monitor carefully the perfor-mance of the student relative to the standard required forthe degree, and ensure that inadequate progress or workbelow the standard generally expected is brought to thecandidate's attention and documented, and the student isgiven an opportunity to improve the quality of theresearch. The supervisors should help with developingsolutions to problems as they are identified. Continuingunsatisfactory progress should be reported to the Dean,and formally advised to the student.

3.10 Supervisors should give timely feedback on writtenwork, focusing on the content and style of the thesisdrafts.

3.11 At the time of submission supervisors should certifythat the thesis is properly presented and conforms withthe University's rules for submission of theses.Supervisors should confirm that the thesis is at a standardsuitable for examination.

3.12 The examination process—including the selectionof examiners for the thesis—is outlined in the HigherDegree Research Guide. Supervisors should check theHDRO website regularly to familiarise themselves withthe submission process.

3.13 Supervisors should participate in the University staffdevelopment programs for research supervision.

4 Responsibilities of Higher Degree by

Research Candidates

4.1 Prior to an application for admission being made,prospective candidates should contact researchers in theirarea of interest to determine the feasibility of theirresearch project. Admission into the degree is also depen-dent on the candidate's academic qualifications for post-graduate research, and the availability of quality supervi-sion in the area supported by appropriate infrastructureand resources.

4.2 HDR candidates should undertake research activityas agreed with their principal supervisor related to theirresearch project.

4.3 Candidates should become familiar with the HDRrules and expectations as set out in the PostgraduateRules, the Higher Degree Research Guide and theirDivision and Departmental publications.

4.4 Candidates are responsible for:

� Being proactive in setting up meetings with theirsupervisory panel and individual supervisors (eitherface to face, or using electronic media);

� Becoming independent researchers with supervisoryguidance resulting in the self-regulation of researchactivity;

� Regular formal and informal reviews of progresswith supervisors;

� Providing formal progress reports as required,through the principal supervisor, at periods specifiedby the University;

� Research quality and practices, safety, personal ethi-cal responsibility;

� Developing a research budget in consultation withtheir supervisor;

� Acquiring information about relevant research fund-ing schemes.

4.5 Candidates should be aware of grievance resolutionprocedures for research related issues.

4.6 Candidates who are undertaking a thesis includingpublished work should be aware of the authorship andco-authorship conventions of their discipline. In addition,candidates and their supervisors should adhere to theVancouver Protocol which states that: "Authorship creditshould be based only on substantial contributions to1) conception and design, or analysis and interpretationof data; and to 2) drafting the article or revising it criti-cally for important intellectual content; and on 3) finalapproval of the version to be published. Conditions 1, 2,and 3 must all be met. Participation solely in the acquisi-tion of funding or the collection of data does not justifyauthorship. General supervision of the research group isnot sufficient for authorship."

4.7 Candidates should participate actively in the researchlife of the department and the division.

4.8 The primary responsibility of the candidate is to workin collaboration with their supervisors to produce a thesiswhich fulfills the degree requirements and is presentableaccording to the accepted practices of the University.

PLAGIARISM

The Academic Senate in June 2001 approved policies andprocedures to ensure that the University takes a consis-tent and equitable approach to plagiarism. The Senateadopted the following definition of plagiarism.

Plagiarism involves using the work of another person andpresenting it as one’s own. Any of the following acts con-stitutes plagiarism unless the source of each quotation orpiece of borrowed material is clearly acknowledged:

� copying out part(s) of any document or audio-visualmaterial (including computer based material);

� using or extracting another person’s concepts, exper-imental results, or conclusions;

� summarising another person’s work;

� in an assignment where there was collaborativepreparatory work, submitting substantially the samefinal version of any material as another student.

Encouraging or assisting another person to commit pla-giarism is a form of improper collusion and may attractthe same penalties which apply to plagiarism.Opportunities and temptations for plagiarism haveincreased with the spread of internet access. Plagiarism isa serious threat to the teaching and accreditation processand seriously undermines the collegial and ethical princi-ples which underpin the work of a university.

Senate also approved a statement entitled “The Dangersof Plagiarism and How to Avoid It” which is as follows:“The integrity of learning and scholarship depends on acode of conduct governing good practice and acceptableacademic behaviour. One of the most important elementsof good practice involves acknowledging carefully thepeople whose ideas we have used, borrowed, or devel-oped. All students and scholars are bound by these rulesbecause all scholarly work depends in one way or anoth-er on the work of others.

Therefore, there is nothing wrong in a student using thework of others as a basis for their own work, nor is it evi-dence of inadequacy on the student’s part, provided theydo not attempt to pass off someone else’s work as theirown.

To maintain good academic practice, so that a studentmay be given credit for their own efforts, and so that theirown contribution can be properly appreciated and evalu-ated, they should acknowledge their sources and theyshould ALWAYS:

i) state clearly in the appropriate form where they foundthe material on which they have based their work,using the system of reference specified by theDivision in which their assignment was set;

ii) acknowledge the people whose concepts, experi-ments, or results they have extracted, developed, orsummarised, even if they put these ideas into theirown words;

iii) avoid excessive copying of passages by anotherauthor, even where the source is acknowledged.

Find another form of words to show that the student hasthought about the material and understood it, but statingclearly where they found the ideas.

If a student uses the work of another person withoutclearly stating or acknowledging their source, the result isfalsely claiming that material as their own work and com-mitting an act of PLAGIARISM. This is a very seriousviolation of good practice and an offence for which a stu-dent will be penalised.

A STUDENT WILL BE GUILTY OF PLAGIARISM ifthey do any of the following in an assignment, or in anypiece of work which is to be assessed, without clearlyacknowledging their source(s) for each quotation or pieceof borrowed material:

(a) copy out part(s) of any document or audio-visualmaterial, including computer-based material;

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(b) use or extract someone else’s concepts or experimen-tal results or conclusions, even if they put them intheir own words;

(c) copy out or take ideas from the work of another stu-dent, even if they put the borrowed material in theirown words;

(d) submit substantially the same final version of anymaterial as a fellow student. On occasions, a studentmay be encouraged to prepare their work with some-one else, but the final form of the assignment must betheir own independent endeavour.”

A full outline of the revised University Policy onPlagiarism can be found athttp://www.student.mq.edu.au/plagiarism/. The websiteincludes a general discussion of plagiarism, definitions,examples drawn from concrete cases, procedures thatwill be followed by the University in cases of plagiarism,and recommended penalties. Students are expected tofamiliarise themselves with the website.

Admission Restrictions on AdmissionThe University reserves the right to regulate the registra-tion of candidates for higher degrees by research toensure that the number of postgraduate students admittedwill not exceed the number for which adequate supervi-sion and facilities are available.

Applications for AdmissionApplicants for admission to candidature for higherdegrees by research must satisfy the general conditionsspecified in the Rules set out in this Handbook ofPostgraduate Studies. It should be noted that for admis-sion to some professional Doctorates, applicants musthave professional or other experience.

Further details of admission requirements for individualHigher Degree Research programs are given in thePrograms of Study section of this Handbook. Enquiriesshould be directed to the relevant Department, Centre, orGraduate School.

English Language RequirementsApplicants who are relying for admission on qualifica-tions gained in countries where English is not the mainspoken language are required to demonstrate proficiencyin English. Applicants should arrange for their own test.For higher degrees by research the IELTS and TOEFLtests only are accepted as proof of English proficiency.The following scores have been approved as the mini-mum entry requirements for English proficiency forHigher Degree Research applicants:

IELTS (academic version) – a minimum score of 6.5overall with a minimum of 6.0 in each band;

TOEFL (paper-based) – overall of 580 with 53 in Section1, 51 in Section 2, 52 in Section 3 and TWE of 5.0;

TOEFL (computer-based) – overall of 237 with no lessthan 19 in each section and TWE of 5.0;

iBT (internet-based TOEFL) – overall score of 92 with23 in Speaking, 18 in Listening, 22 in Writing and 17in Reading.

Further information is available at:http://www.research.mq.edu.au/students/new_students/criteria.

Please note: Some Departments and Graduate Schoolsrequire higher than the above minimum scores for entry.Please check the admission information for the programyou are applying for.

The National Centre for English Language Teaching andResearch (NCELTR) at Macquarie is an IELTS test cen-tre and IELTS tests are conducted on campus regularlythroughout the year. NCELTR also conducts intensiveEnglish (ELICOS) programs for students who are preparing for university entry. For information aboutIELTS test schedules consult the NCELTR websitehttp://www.nceltr.mq.edu.au/.

International HDR CandidatePersons who are not Australian or New Zealand citizensor permanent residents of Australia should consult theHigher Degree Research Office website athttp://www.research.mq.edu.au/students/new_students/criteria/ for information and application forms for higherdegree research programs. Applications from internation-al students must be accompanied by documentary evi-dence confirming all educational qualifications.Documents not in English must be accompanied by cer-tified translations into English. Proof of English profi-ciency is required for applicants whose academic qualifi-cations were taken in a country where English is not themain spoken language. Applications for international stu-dents are processed continuously throughout the year.

Further detailed enquiries may be addressed to:

International Officer Higher Degree Research Office Macquarie University, NSW, 2109Telephone IDD: (612) STD (02) 9850 7275 or

(612) STD (02) 9850 9784Facsimile IDD: (612) STD (02) 9850 6198 email: [email protected]

Key Dates for Prospective StudentsApplications for admission to candidature are openthroughout the year, however if you wish to be consid-ered for a scholarship you must ensure your completedApplication form and associated supporting documenta-tion is submitted to the Higher Degree Research Office(HDRO) by the scholarship closing date. Please refer tothe HDRO Scholarships website for scholarship closingdates: www.research.mq.edu.au/students/scholarships

31 October 2007

Closing date for domestic applications for entry intohigher degree research programs and for AustralianPostgraduate Award scholarship applications com-mencing first half-year 2008

31 January 2008

Closing date for domestic applications for entry intohigher degree research programs in first half-year2008, in time to attend the Central CommencementProgram on campus

21 February 2008

Orientation Program (on campus) for new interna-tional research candidates commencing in first half-year

22 February 2008

Central Commencement Program (on campus) for allnew (domestic and international) research candidatescommencing in first half-year

25 February 2008

Academic year commences for higher degreeresearch candidates enrolled in first half-year course-work units

15 April 2008

Closing date for applications for entry into the Doctorof Applied Linguistics and Doctor of ProfessionalCommunication programs commencing in secondhalf-year

31 May 2008

Closing date for applications for entry into the Doctorof Psychology and Combined PhD/MasterCoursework in Psychology programs commencing insecond half-year

31 July 2008

Orientation Program (on campus) for new interna-tional research candidates commencing in first half-year

1 August 2008

Central Commencement Program (on campus) for allnew (domestic and international) research candidatescommencing in first half-year

Offers of AdmissionOffers of admission for domestic applicants to candida-ture in research programs for first half-year, in mostcases, will be made by the end of January 2008.Applicants who apply in October and November are gen-erally notified by the end of December. Please note thekey dates above. Further offers of admission to researchprograms may be made at other times at the discretion ofthe Departments and the Higher Degree Research Office.International students’ applications and offers of enrol-ment are made throughout the year.

Tuition Fees for Domestic CandidatesThe University has approved tuition fees for local stu-dents enrolled in some higher degree research programssuch as professional doctorates listed in Schedule 2 of theFees Rules. The Schedule appears in Part 2 of thisHandbook.

Domestic higher degree research candidates are usuallynot liable for tuition fees for their research programunless they are candidates enrolled in a fee paying pro-fessional doctorate. Domestic candidates have beengranted places under the Government Research TrainingScheme (RTS). Further information on the RTS is below.

Tuition fees for domestic students are currently chargedfor the Doctor of Business Administration, the Doctor ofApplied Linguistics and Doctor of professionalCommunication programs. Fees are calculated on a percredit point basis for the coursework component, and aper annum basis for the research component. Tuition feesare charged each half-year on the basis of the student loador when undertaking coursework, the number of post-graduate credit points registered for that half-year andinclude any repeated failed units.

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Research Training Scheme (RTS)The Research Training Scheme (RTS) is a governmentscheme which funds universities for a varying number ofstudent places each year and allows local students toundertake higher degree research programs without pay-ing fees or HECS Liability. The RTS scheme applies tostudents who are Australian citizens, permanent residentsand New Zealand citizens. It should be noted that theseawards provide exemption only from fees for the courseand do not provide a living allowance. RTS places orexemptions to cover any fee-paying liability for researchcandidates have been granted to all eligible Macquarieresearch students in recent years.

Fee HelpThis government loan program was introduced in 2005 toassist eligible fee-paying students (including postgradu-ate research students) to pay their tuition fees. Studentsrepay their loan through the Australian Taxation Officeonce their income is above the minimum threshold forcompulsory repayment. Fee Help is available toAustralian citizens or holders of an Australian permanenthumanitarian visa and who meet the Tax File Number(TFN) requirements and have not exceeded the Fee Help

limit. Students are required to enrol in approved unit(s) ofstudy on or before the census date for the unit(s), and tohave completed and submitted a Request for FEE-HELPAssistance form. An information booklet and the form isavailable with enrolment material for eligible researchcandidates. For further information consulthttp://www.backingaustraliasfuture.gov.au.

Tuition Fees for International StudentsInternational research students are liable for a programfee at the international fee rate. Candidates commencingfrom 2007 will be required to pay annually indexed fees,invoiced in equal parts each enrolment period. Fees arepayable for the entire period for which the student isenrolled including pro-rata fees for periods shorter than afull half-year.

New international students are required to pay a com-mencement fee which is usually equal to the tuition feesfor the first half-year in advance of arrival and enrolmentat Macquarie. If additional fees are required to be paid forany reason, students are routinely sent invoices after theenrolment period in each half-year.

Tuition fees for Domestic Students 2008

Program Annual Fee Candidature2008 (AU$)* Length

All Divisions

PhD RTS§ 4 years

MPhil RTS§ 2 years

Linguistics

Doctor of Applied Linguistics 3 years

- coursework component ($ per credit point) 480

- research component (annual fee) 15000

Doctor of Professional Communication 3 years



Maquarie Graduate School of Management

Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) 3 years



Psychology

Doctor of Psychology - all strands RTS§ 3 years

Combined PhD/Master in Psychology - all strands RTS§ 4 years(coursework and research components)

RTS§ = Commonwealth supported research training place. Domestic candidates are not liable for tuition fees.

* Students should be aware that fees are indexed and are expected to change from year to year. The University reserves the

right to vary, without notice, any information relating to fees applicable to enrolment in any course or unit of study.

Tuition fees for International Students 2008

Program CRICOS Code Annual Fee Candidature2008 (AU$)* Length

Australian Centre for Educational Studies

PhD (annual fee) 037293K 19000 4 years

MPhil (annual fee) 056666F 19000 2 years

Australian School of Advanced Medicine

PhD (annual fee) 060662J 25000 4 years

MPhil (annual fee) 061429K 25000 2 years

Economic and Financial Studies

PhD (annual fee) 021502D 19000 4 years

MPhil (annual fee) 056664G 19000 2 years

Environmental and Life Sciences

PhD (annual fee) 001404E 25000 4 years

MPhil (annual fee) 056670K 25000 2 years

Humanities

PhD (annual fee) 001403F 19000 4 years

MPhil (annual fee) 056667E 19000 2 years

Information and Communication Sciences


MPhil (annual fee) 056671J 25000 2 years

Law

PhD (annual fee) 037294J 19000 4 years

MPhil (annual fee) 056668D 19000 2 years

Linguistics

Doctor of Applied Linguistics 3 years


- research component (annual fee) 037290B 19000

Doctor of Professional Communication 3 years





Macquarie Graduate School of Management

Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) 3 years


- research component (annual fee) 027542C 19200

PhD (annual fee) 037298E 25000 4 years


Psychology

Doctor of Psychology - all strands (annual fee) 040616C 25000 3 years

Combined PhD/Master in Psychology 4 years

- coursework component - all strands ($ per credit point) 750

- research component Clinical Psychology (all strands) 027361G 25000

- research component Clinical Neuropsychology (all strands) 027360J 25000

- research component Organisational Psychology (all strands) 027363F 25000

PhD (annual fee) 037295G 25000 4 years


Society, Culture, Media and Philosophy

PhD (annual fee) 037292M 19000 4 years

MPhil (annual fee) 056669C 19000 2 years

* Students should be aware that fees are indexed and are expected to change from year to year. The University reserves the

right to vary, without notice, any information relating to fees applicable to enrolment in any course or unit of study.

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EnrolmentNew Student EnrolmentNew higher degree research candidates complete enrol-ment formalities at the beginning of candidature on anagreed commencement date. Enrolment information andinstructions will be sent to all new candidates after accep-tance of the offer of admission. International candidateson external study mode and domestic candidates maycomplete the enrolment process by mail. Internationalcandidates on internal study mode are required to attendMacquarie University in person to complete their enrol-ment registration, which is accompanied by anOrientation briefing. At enrolment, new research studentsare requested to assign intellectual property rights to theUniversity and agree to the University managing on thestudent’s behalf such intellectual property arising fromthe research programs for the benefit of all concerned.

Campus CardWhen enrolment is completed, all new candidates areissued with a photo-identity card, which should be car-ried during attendance at the University and shown onrequest. Candidates on external study mode may requestfor a campus card to be issued by submitting the CampusCard Application form. The application is included in theoffer of admission package sent to the candidate at thetime of enrolment. The card must be presented when bor-rowing books from the Library, applying for transportconcessions, using the services of the CareersDevelopment Office and, where appropriate, when sittingfor examinations.

Continuing higher degree research candidates will beprovided with an update for their student identity cardearly each year. Candidates should note that the numberon the card is their University identification number,which must be quoted in all correspondence to theUniversity. A candidate who loses or damages the identi-ty card should complete an application form for a newcard obtainable from the Library and pay the replacementcharge of $10 to the Cashier.

Continuous EnrolmentCandidature in a higher degree research program is con-tinuous after the initial enrolment. Continuing higherdegree research candidates do not need to attend registra-tion formalities to re-enrol in their program and researchunit. Candidates enrolled in professional doctorates andcombined coursework and research programs with acoursework component or candidates who are required toenrol in additional units, such as seminar units or specif-ic coursework units will need to complete a Change ofProgram form to register in the coursework componentsof their program or in any additional units. Informationwill be forwarded in December to all higher degreeresearch candidates concerning any required enrolmentformalities.

Re-admission after an AbsenceA candidate who has previously withdrawn from a high-er degree research program will be required to apply forre-admission to candidature. Application procedures forre-admission after an absence are the same as for admis-sion for new candidates seeking their first higher degreeresearch enrolment at Macquarie. Assessment of applica-tions for re-admission after an absence will be made inaccordance with the University admission policies at thetime and the government Research Training Schemeguidelines, and will take account of the availability ofadequate supervision. Candidates on official leave ofabsence will be automatically re-enrolled at the end ofthe period of approved leave.

Candidature ProgressionProgressCandidates in higher degree research programs areexpected to maintain satisfactory progress in their pro-grams of study. A mandatory commencement programfor new research candidates must be completed satisfac-torily and an annual report for continuing students moni-tors academic progress. Under the Doctoral and Masterby Research Rules, if a candidate’s progress in the pre-scribed program of study is unsatisfactory, the Dean ofDivision will ask the candidate to show cause as to whycandidature should not be terminated.

Commencement ProgramsThe University’s commencement program for newlyenrolled higher degree research students consists of twocompulsory components:

� The central commencement program for all new can-didates, which is usually scheduled in the weekbefore the commencement of classes, provides anintroduction to important policies, facilities and ser-vices for research candidature. Information coveredin the central program includes an outline of servicesand resources offered by the University, rights andduties as a research student and member of theUniversity community, Intellectual Property,research ethics, progression and completion information.

� The second component is delivered within theDivision or Department and will be assessed. TheDivisional program will be structured according tothe study discipline and may include training in skillsrelating to laboratory practice, statistical methods,information acquisition, research presentation and lit-erature searches.

A full-time research candidate will be expected to satis-factorily complete the commencement program withinthe first six months of candidature and will then gainapproval to continue on with the research program. Forpart-time candidates, satisfactory completion of this pro-gram within the first 12 months is required.

Annual Progress ReportsThe Annual Progress Report (APR) is an important andformal tool for the University and its Divisions to moni-tor and evaluate each research candidate’s progress.Participating in the APR process and completion of theReport is a mandatory requirement of higher degreeresearch (HDR) candidature.

The Annual Progress Report procedure is available fromthe HDRO website: http://www.research.mq.edu.au/students/current_students/annual_reports.

The process should be viewed as a positive undertaking.It provides an opportunity for the candidate and supervi-sor(s) to critically reflect on the progress in the candi-date’s research degree program during the current yearand on intended research directions in the year ahead soas to ensure a quality and timely completion to theresearch program.

The supervisor reports on the progress of a higher degreeresearch candidate at least once a year in accordance withRule 6(1) of the Doctoral and Masters by ResearchDegree Rules. The recommendation of progress made bythe Division is reviewed and noted by the Higher DegreeResearch Committee. A recommendation of satisfactoryprogress will enable the research degree enrolment tocontinue. Some Divisions have instituted more frequentprogress reviews. All enrolled candidates are notified inearly October of the official commencement of the annu-al progress review. The Report must be completed by thecandidate and returned to the Division by earlyNovember. The supervisor is required to comment on thecandidate’s progress and submit the report to the Dean ofDivision or nominee for a final recommendation. Thereport is expected to accurately reflect the candidate’sprogress and record any difficulties encountered whichmay necessitate a variation in the candidature. It shouldalso record the frequency and type of contact between thecandidate and supervisor. Completed reports are returnedto the Higher Degree Research Office with recommenda-tions regarding any follow-up action such as furtherreview or show cause procedures according to Rule 6.Reports are retained on the central student file and a copywill be returned to the candidate for information at theend of the year.

TerminationIf candidates are reported as making unsatisfactoryprogress in the Annual Progress Report or at any othertime deemed necessary the Dean of Division may recom-mend that the student be required to show cause as towhy candidature should not be terminated. Under Rule 6all cases to show cause will be considered and the Deanmay then recommend conditions of continued enrolmentor confirm the termination. Candidates excluded as aresult of this process may appeal to the Higher DegreeResearch Committee which may dismiss the appeal orpermit the student to re-enrol with conditions.

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Changes of Program of StudyAll changes of program and details of candidature forhigher degree research candidates should be discussedwith the candidate’s supervisor or the Divisional orDepartmental research director or coordinator. Allchanges must be notified to the Higher Degree ResearchOffice in writing by completing the appropriate formwith any required supporting documentation and obtain-ing the required signatures from the Department andDivision. The form entitled Change of Program Requestfor Higher Degree Research Candidates is required forthe following changes:

� withdrawal from the program; � change of attendance from full-time to part-time or

vice versa; � change from external study mode to internal/on-cam-

pus mode; � addition or discontinuance of required coursework

units and additional units; � addition or change of tentative thesis title.

Separate forms for the following requests for changes tocandidature are required:

� official leave of absence from candidature and sus-pension of award for scholarship holders;

� extensions of candidature; � transfer of candidature from one degree to another or

from one Division or Department to another; � change to external attendance mode; � temporary period of overseas research;� addition or change of principal or acting supervisor,

associate supervisor, adjunct supervisor or co-super-visor.

Withdrawal from CandidatureTotal withdrawal from a higher degree research programmust be notified in writing on the Higher DegreeResearch Change of Program form with the appropriatesignatures of supervisor and Dean of Division or nomi-nee. The date of withdrawal from candidature is the dateof receipt in the Higher Degree Research Office of thecompleted notification form. Candidates who discontinueor withdraw from their course after the census date (7February or 7 August for continuing students OR indi-vidual census date for commencing students) will beliable for any fees due. “W” indicating “Withdrawn”from any units will be recorded on the academic tran-script. Candidates who withdraw and then wish to returnto complete their candidature and submit a thesis willneed to lodge a new application for candidature.

Scholarship holders considering withdrawal are advisedthat the Higher Degree Research Office ScholarshipOfficer is available to discuss their enrolment optionsaccording to the scholarship conditions of award.Scholarship holders must notify HDRO in writing oftheir withdrawal from their Scholarship as well as com-pleting the Change of Program form.

The census dates for coursework units or additional unitsrequired in the research program, except in the case ofcandidates enrolled in the coursework component of the

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Doctor of Business Administration offered by theGraduate School of Management, will be 31 March and31 August. If a higher degree research candidate discon-tinues a postgraduate coursework unit after the course-work census date, the candidate’s academic record willrecord a “W” for the unit. It should be noted that with-drawal for fee paying candidates from coursework unitsafter the census date may have implications for a stu-dent’s liability for tuition fees.

Candidates are advised to consult the PostgraduateResearch Fee Information website for information onfees and the University census dates at:http://www.mq.edu.au/reforms/pgresearch_08.html.

Change of AttendanceCandidates who wish to change from full-time candida-ture to part-time or from part-time to full-time candida-ture must request the change in writing on the appropri-ate form. Candidates should discuss the change with theirsupervisor and on the basis of their commitments outsideof study a recommendation for change will be made tothe Higher Degree Research Office. Changes will berecorded for half-year periods of candidature, ie from1 January to 30 June or 1 July to 31 December.

Notification of changes to attendance must be receivedbefore the census date for each half-year for changes tocandidature from the beginning of the half-year enrol-ment period.

Candidates are advised to consult the PostgraduateResearch Fee Information website for information aboutcensus dates at: http://www.mq.edu.au/reforms/pgresearch_08.html.

Changes to Candidature Requiring

Special ApprovalApplications from research candidates for the followingchanges to candidature require special approval and addi-tional supporting documentation:

� extension to periods of candidature, � leave of absence, � transfers between degrees and Departments or

Divisions, � seeking to upgrade to a PhD degree, and � change to external mode of attendance. Full reasons for such applications must be submitted tothe Higher Degree Research Office with the completedappropriate form, endorsement signatures and supportingdocumentation. Approval is granted after considerationof the individual case by the Higher Degree ResearchCommittee on the recommendation of the Dean of theDivision in which the candidate is registered.

Out Of Time CandidatureOut of Time candidature occurs when a higher degreeresearch candidate has reached or exceeded their maxi-mum period of candidature according to the DoctoralDegree Rules or Rules for the Degree of Master byResearch. Out of Time candidates should remain enrolled

until they submit their thesis, subject to academicprogress requirements.

Out of Time candidates are expected to be either workingtowards submission of their thesis or to withdraw fromthe degree. Candidates who withdraw have no furtherrights to access the Library, Divisional research facilitiesor supervisory support.

Rule 3 of the Doctoral and Master by Research Rulesprovides that if a candidate withdraws, they must reapplyfor admission if they wish to return at a later date. If acandidate is re-admitted after withdrawal or discontinu-ance, a period of enrolment sufficient for satisfactorycompletion of the thesis and submission is to be deter-mined by the Dean of Division.

Fee-paying candidates are liable for tuition fees as longas they remain enrolled and if re-admitted after with-drawal will pay the required fee for the additional periodof candidature.

Leave of AbsenceLeave of Absence is a period of non-enrolment duringwhich students are not be able to access University facil-ities (such as laboratories or the University Library) or becovered under University insurance. Once the leave ends,candidates are automatically re-enrolled and any applica-ble tuition fees are charged at pro-rata rates.

Research candidates are required to submit the appropri-ate form together with supporting documentation whenrequesting Leave of Absence as it is not granted auto-matically and each application is individually assessed.These documents include a statement of the reasons forthe request, a statement of research progress to date, anda supporting statement for the Leave of Absence from theSupervisor. Leave of Absence is only granted for periodsof between two months and six months.

New procedures currently in place limit the availabilityof Leave of Absence, unless there are “exceptional cir-cumstances” beyond the student’s control. Cases for“exceptional circumstances” are assessed by the HigherDegree Research Committee. Leave of Absence mayNOT be taken within the first twelve months of candida-ture, whether full-time or part-time.

Leave of Absence must be applied for in advance, unlessin cases of “exceptional circumstances” where it may beimpossible to advise of the need for such leave due tomajor illness or similar factors. The Higher DegreeResearch Office will advise applicants of the outcome oftheir application.

TransfersHigher degree research candidates must apply to transferfrom one research degree, department or division toanother by completing the Transfer Application form.Candidates who wish to change from internal to externalattendance must complete a separate application on theChange to External Attendance form. Transfers betweenprofessional doctorates and PhD programs are not per-mitted.

Applications for transfers/conversions will be receivedfor consideration at any time in the year but are effectedfrom the commencement of the next half-year. Half yearsare from 1 January to 30 June and from 1 July to 31December.

Candidates Seeking to Upgrade to a

PhD Degree Students in a Master Degree by research may be permit-ted to upgrade their candidature to a Doctorate in someDepartments of the University. Applicants applying toupgrade/transfer to a higher degree by research who donot meet the prescribed admission requirements for thatprogram must have completed work at a level acceptableto the Higher Degree Research Committee normallyextending over a period of one year full-time or two yearspart-time. The Committee requires an assurance that thecandidate is producing work at the appropriate level.Candidates must have completed a minimum of one yearfull-time (or the equivalent part-time) and no longer thanone and a half years full-time (or the equivalent part-time). Candidates who transfer or upgrade from a MasterDegree by research to a Doctorate will be limited to amaximum of four years full-time study or eight yearspart-time study including the candidature for the MasterDegree.

The final date for applications for transfer must be sub-mitted by the census date of the half-year to be effectedfor that half-year period.

Change to External AttendanceAn external candidate is defined as being located eitherinterstate within Australia (outside of NSW and theACT), or overseas. An external international candidatewho is located overseas does not require a student Visafor their program of study. The place of study, method ofsupervision, and periods of attendance for external atten-dance must be approved by the University and therequirements for such are outlined under Rule 5 in theDoctoral and Masters degree Rules. Higher degreeresearch candidates may be permitted to change to exter-nal candidature in special circumstances. Candidatesmust apply on the Change to External Candidature formin advance of any proposed change. Applications will beconsidered by the Higher Degree Research Committee inlight of the University’s requirements for external candi-dature. Transfers to external attendance mode will onlybe approved when adequate supervision can be main-tained and satisfactory arrangements made for a mini-mum period of attendance at Macquarie University. Thismust consist of one month per year of equivalent full-time attendance with a minimum of two months for aMasters degree and three months for a Doctorate, suffi-cient part of which must be during the final phase of the-sis preparation.

The final date for applications for change to external can-didature must be submitted by the census date of the half-year to be effected for that half-year period.

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Temporary Period of Overseas

ResearchHigher degree research candidates who wish to undertakefield work, data collection or other research at an over-seas location must seek approval on the appropriate formfor periods longer than four weeks. Applications must bemade four to six weeks prior to the departure date.

Change or Name or AddressIt is the responsibility of all students to maintain theircontact details on the University student system.Candidates are required to notify the University of anychange to their name or address as soon as possible.Failure to do so could lead to important correspondenceor course information not reaching a candidate. TheUniversity cannot accept responsibility if official com-munications fail to reach a candidate who has not notifiedchanges of address and contact details.

Facilities to change contact details are available for allstudents through eStudent at:https://student1.mq.edu.au/t1tbmain.asp

Candidates who change their name during the period ofcandidature (for example, candidates who change theirname on marriage) and who wish to have the Universityrecords amended should write to the Higher DegreeResearch Office providing a specimen of both former andcurrent signatures and documentary evidence of thechange of name. Candidates are advised to consult theDepartment of Foreign Affairs and Trade website forinformation on what documentary evidence is required:https://www.passports.gov.au/Web/DocumentRequirements.aspx.

AssessmentExaminations for coursework unitsHigher Degree research candidates who are required tosit for examinations for coursework components or addi-tional coursework units are governed by the generalRules for the Conduct of Examinations for all studentsboth undergraduate and postgraduate. Information onthese policies is outlined in this Handbook in the sectionon Postgraduate Coursework Assessment andExaminations

ThesisHigher degree research candidates pursue an advancedprogram of study which culminates in a thesis thatembodies the results of the candidate’s original researchand investigations. A summary of the procedures con-cerning the submission of theses is outlined below.Candidates are advised to consult the complete informa-tion before commencing to write their theses. Full infor-mation relating to the preparation and assessment of the-ses is available on the Higher Degree Research Officewebsite: http://www.research.mq.edu.au/students/thesis_examination/research_candidates.

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The appropriate extracts are also available in hardcopyfrom the Higher Degree Research Office in Cottage C4C.

Thesis PreparationThe guidelines for thesis preparation include detailedinformation on the following:

� the prescribed maximum number of words dependingon the discipline;

� general presentation including instructions for spac-ing, margins, inclusion of diagrams, figures andtables as well as information on the order of the pre-liminary pages including title, contents table, sum-mary and the requisite signed statement that the workhas not been previously submitted;

� suggestions on referencing; policies on copyright,acknowledgement and legal liability;

� detailed information on the binding of the thesis andthe completion of the appropriate submission forms.

SubmissionThe University requires that for doctoral degrees fourcopies of the thesis are submitted to the Higher DegreeResearch Office. Three thesis copies are required for aMasters degree examination. Candidates are stronglyadvised to arrange additional copies bound for their per-sonal use, for examiners on request and as securityagainst accidental non-return of the thesis during theexamination process. A digital copy of the thesis must beaccompanied by the required signed documentation, acopy of which is at: http://www.research.mq.edu.au/students/pdf/Digital_Thesis_Submission_Form2.pdf/.

Two forms must accompany the thesis at submission:

� Author’s Consent Form; and

� Submission of an HDR Thesis for Examination.

It is the candidate’s responsibility to complete details ofthe program on these forms and obtain the appropriatesignatures. In cases where a supervisor is unable orunwilling to sign the certificate, the thesis should still besubmitted. A report of the circumstances should be sub-mitted by the supervisor to the Higher Degree ResearchCommittee, which will determine an appropriate courseof action.

Library CopyThe University regards as important that there should beready access through the University Library to higherdegree theses. One copy of each submitted thesis isstored in a locked area within the Library. Enquiries con-cerning requests for access to theses are made to theLibrary Information Desk.

The University in special cases may restrict access to anymaterial which has been made available on the confiden-tial basis for use in the conduct of the research work orthe preparation of the thesis. A candidate may apply tothe Higher Degree Research Committee for a moratoriumon the use of the thesis until after the expiry of an agreedperiod (ordinarily no longer than one year).

Procedures for Examination of a

ThesisApproximately three months before the expected date ofsubmission of the thesis, the supervisor(s) and the candi-date, together with the Dean of Division (or nominee),prepare a list of potential examiners.

After the Higher Degree Research Committee has deter-mined the final selection from the nominations and thethesis has been submitted, the thesis is dispatched to theapproved examiners. The examiners’ reports with thesupervisor’s comments are referred to the Higher DegreeResearch Committee. The Committee may recommend tothe next meeting of Academic Senate that the degree beawarded, that correction or revision is required, or thatthe degree not be awarded. Candidates are notified ofAcademic Senate’s decision to award or not award thedegree following the meeting of Academic Senate.Further information on the examination process is out-lined on the Higher Degree Research Office website athttp://www.research.mq.edu.au/students/thesis_examination/research_candidates/.

Revise and resubmitCandidates may be required to resubmit their thesis forre-examination and must be enrolled while undertakingthe revision. The enrolment period will begin three weeksafter the decision of the Higher Degree ResearchCommittee. Resubmission is required within one yearfrom the date of the decision of the Higher DegreeResearch Committee. Candidates who choose not to pro-ceed with the resubmission will be deemed to have failedto satisfy requirements for the award of the degree.Further information on the revision and resubmission ofa thesis is available on the Higher Degree research Officewebsite at http://www.research.mq.edu.au/students/thesis_examination/research_candidates.

AppealsAs part of its commitment to quality in the provision ofhigher degree research training, Macquarie Universityoffers appeal procedures for students dissatisfied with theoutcomes of assessment, or of certain other processes.

Candidates enrolled in higher degree research programs(Doctorates and Master by Research degrees) have theopportunity to appeal to the Higher Degree ResearchAppeals Committee (HDRAC) against a range of deter-minations relevant to candidature, scholarships, and the-sis examinations under the provisions in the DegreeRules and according to established protocols as describedbelow. Appeals will only be considered if submitted with-in the time limits described and in the prescribed manner.

Appeals by higher degree research

students against grades in

coursework unitsHigher degree research candidates may appeal againstgrades in coursework units, where such units form part of

their program of study, to the Grading AppealsCommittee. Refer to the procedures as described in thePostgraduate Coursework Section of this Handbook.

Appeals on matters of candidature,

scholarships and thesis examinationsThe Higher Degree Research Appeals Committee is astanding committee of Academic Senate established toinvestigate cases referred to it to:

1. Determine appeals against decisions of AcademicSenate in respect of thesis examinations. Suchappeals can only be made by the higher degreeresearch candidate the subject of that decision andmust be restricted to claims of procedural irregulari-ty in the conduct of the examination.

2. Determine appeals against decisions of the HigherDegree Research Committee which fall into the fol-lowing academic and procedural areas:

i) admission to candidature;ii) extensions of candidature;iii) leave of absence;iv) supervisory arrangements;v) termination of candidature;vi) ranking of scholarship applicants and the

awarding of Australian Postgraduate Awardswith stipend, and Macquarie UniversityPostgraduate Research Awards;

vii) implementation of scholarship conditions.

Such appeals can only be made by the higher degreeresearch candidate the subject of that decision andmust be restricted to claims of procedural irregulari-ty. In the case of 2(vi), where it can be demonstratedthat there may have been procedural irregularities,appeals will be referred back to the Program andScholarships Sub-Committee of the Higher DegreeResearch Committee.

3. Deal with any other matters referred to it by theHigher Degree Research Committee. HDRAC willonly consider appeals made in writing and there shallbe no provision for the personal appearance or repre-sentation of the parties involved in the appeal.

Candidates wishing to lodge an appeal against decisionsof Academic Senate or the Higher Degree ResearchCommittee should contact the Higher Degree ResearchOffice, for further details of procedures and grounds forappeal.

Appeals deadlineAppeals to the Higher Degree Research AppealsCommittee on matters other than coursework grades:within one calendar month of the date of issue of thenotice to the candidate of the matter at issue.

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GraduationStudents who satisfy requirements for a Higher Degreeon or before February 2008 will graduate in April 2008.All students graduating in April 2008 must have theirqualification confirmed by Academic Senate at a meetingup to and including the February meeting. Students whoqualify after February Senate will not be eligible to grad-uate until September 2008. If you are unsure of yourgraduation status, you must contact your Division or theHigher Degree Research Office before 15 February or 8August 2008.

April graduation information will be posted in lateJanuary with a return date of 29 February 2008.September graduation information will be posted in lateJuly with a return date of 22 August 2008. Graduatingstudents must ensure that their mailing and email detailsare kept current at all times. All name changes, requeststo defer graduation and requests to graduate at one of ouroverseas ceremonies must be made in writing andreceived by the Graduation Unit by the relevant deadline.Incomplete or late requests will not be processed.

All graduation communication is conducted by mail andemail. Therefore you must update your mail and emaildetails via eStudent before the end of your final exami-nation period. This is particularly important for interna-tional students returning to their home country at the endof semester.

Outstanding debtsIn accordance with University Council Fee Rule 12(c)students who are indebted to the University shall not bepermitted to graduate until such debt is cleared. Studentswith outstanding financial liabilities will not be allocatedto a graduation ceremony. All debts must be paid prior tothe closing date for the relevant graduation series.Students who pay after the closing date will be allocatedto the next available ceremony.

For more information regarding graduation please visitthe Graduation Unit website at:www.graduation.mq.edu.au

Scholarships and Awards Macquarie has generous scholarship schemes for appli-cants with a proven capacity for research. Our higherdegree research candidates are an integral part of ourresearch community and Macquarie provides a widerange of prestigious scholarships that provide for annualliving allowance, supplementary scholarships, tuition feecosts and travel allowance to support them.

In addition to scholarships listed below there are manyother internally and externally funded scholarships whichbecome available from time to time. Higher degreeresearch candidates are encouraged to contact the HDRadministrator in their Division or Department to enquireabout awards specific to that discipline.

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Information on scholarships available for HDR study atMacquarie, including application forms, is available at:http://www.research.mq.edu.au/students/scholarships.

Government Funded

Scholarships/AwardsThe number of government awards on offer varies fromyear to year. In 2007, Macquarie was able to offer 30 fulldomestic government awards, two industry awards andsix international tuition only scholarships. These highlycompetitive awards attract many applicants each year.

Australian Postgraduate Award (APA)These awards are for full-time study towards higherdegrees by research (some part-time awards are availablein special circumstances). Maximum tenure of award istwo years for a Masters and three years for a PhD, sub-ject to satisfactory progress. In 2007, the full-timestipend was: $19616 per annum, currently tax exempt;and part-time: $10480 per annum taxable. The stipendsincrease by a small index annually. Applicants must beAustralian or New Zealand citizens, or grantedAustralian permanent residency status by the applicationclosing date. To receive an offer, an applicant would needto provide evidence of a four-year Australian Bachelordegree with high Class I Honours, or equivalent achieve-ment. The closing date for applications is 31 October.

Australian Postgraduate Award (Industry)(APAI)These awards are won by the University and an industrypartner for a project in an area of common research inter-est. The award funds a Masters or PhD scholarship in thatarea. Conditions are similar to those of the AustralianPostgraduate Awards, but a slightly higher stipendapplies. In 2007, the full-time stipend was: $25627 perannum, currently tax exempt; part-time: $13997 perannum taxable for scholarship holders commencing from2004 onwards. Applicants require a minimum ofHonours Class II Division 1, or evidence of equivalentachievement. Students are encouraged to contact acade-mic staff in their area of research interest to enquire aboutthe possibility of awards. APAI awards are normallyadvertised from December onwards on the HDRO web-site: https://www.research.mq.edu.au/students/.

Endeavour International PostgraduateResearch Scholarship (E-IPRS)These awards aim to attract exceptional internationalpostgraduate students to study in areas of researchstrength at Australian higher education institutions and tosupport Australia’s research efforts. Maximum tenure ofaward is two years for a Masters and three years for aPhD, subject to satisfactory progress. The award onlycovers tuition fees and basic medical insurance.Applications are open to international citizens (exceptNew Zealand citizens and permanent residents ofAustralia) wanting to study full-time at Macquarie

University. Successful applicants are chosen on academ-ic merit and will provide evidence of research experienceequivalent to an Australian Bachelor degree with highClass I Honours. The closing date for applications is 31 August.

Macquarie Funded

Scholarships/AwardsThe scholarships/awards detailed below are a selection ofthose offered for study at Macquarie University and maynot be offered every year.

Macquarie University ResearchExcellence Scholarships (MQRES) andInternational Macquarie UniversityResearch Excellence Scholarships(iMQRES)The Macquarie University Research ExcellenceScholarship scheme was introduced in 2006 to attracthigh quality domestic and international research candi-dates to undertake research at a doctoral level in theUniversity’s identified concentrations of research excel-lence (CORES) and in many other areas.

Scholarships are awarded to eligible applicants, on thebasis of academic merit, through a highly competitiveprocess. The scholarship conditions and stipend amountare generally the same as those of the AustralianPostgraduate Awards, with the international versionoffering tuition fees and compulsory health cover for thescholarship tenure. Domestic students receive tuition feesunder the Australian Government Research TrainingScheme. Applicants must provide evidence of anAustralian Bachelor degree with high Class I Honours orequivalent research qualifications.

Prior to applying, applicants should contact academicstaff in their area of research interest to discuss their pro-ject proposal and to see what funding is available. Furtherinformation on the University research CORES is avail-able at http://www.research.mq.edu.au/excellence.

Applied Finance ScholarshipsThese awards are offered in the Macquarie UniversityApplied Finance Centre to assist postgraduate studentsstudying in the area of applied finance. The conditions ofaward generally follow those of the AustralianPostgraduate Awards, but attract a higher stipend: cur-rently $35,000 per annum tax exempt. There are usuallytwo rounds per year, closing 31 March and 30 September.

Macquarie Graduate School ofManagement ScholarshipsThese scholarships are offered in conjunction with theAustralian Postgraduate Award (APA) round to full-timestudents enrolled at the Macquarie Graduate School ofManagement to assist with their postgraduate studies.There are two awards. The first offers the highest rankedMGSM APA recipient a top-up of their stipend to

$25,000 per annum tax exempt. The second offers anAPA equivalent scholarship to the highest Universityranked MGSM applicant who missed out on an APAoffer. Applications close 31 October.

Other Financial SupportInformation on various external scholarships/awards forresearch at Macquarie, or for overseas study, are circulat-ed regularly to the Research Administrators in eachDivision on campus for general distribution.

Department and Divisional ScholarshipsDivisional funding to support research candidates isavailable and varies according to the Division and theDepartment or Centre. Candidates may apply for finan-cial aid for travel costs for conferences, field work andbasic research needs. Divisions have an allowance forconsumables and minor equipment including printing,chemicals, photocopying costs and specific software andgenerally provide financial support for the candidate toundertake their research. Further details of these scholar-ships and application forms are available by contactingthe Divisional Research Administrator and are displayedregularly on the HDRO website at:http://www.research.mq.edu.au/students/scholarships/.

Postgraduate Research Fund (PGRF)The Postgraduate Research Fund is the main source ofcentral funding for enrolled research candidates in addi-tion to the substantial Divisional funding. It is an internalfund and aims to encourage high quality research in allareas of the University through assistance to researchcandidates. Applications are considered on a competitivebasis taking into account the individual merit and need,as outlined in the applicant’s case. The Fund is designedto assist in covering costs including:

� attendance at an international/national research con-ference to present a paper/poster,

� archival and resource visits supplementary to theessential research, and

� access to specialised instruments or equipment.

The limit of a PGRF grant is currently $4,000 and it isavailable once only during the period of candidature.Funding applications are generally made towards the endrather than at the beginning of candidature. Full detailsand forms are available at http://www.research.mq.edu.au/researchers/funding/internal/.

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Admission andEnrolmentRestrictions on admissionThe University reserves the right to regulate the registra-tion of candidates for higher degrees by postgraduatecoursework masters degrees, postgraduate diplomas andpostgraduate certificates to ensure that the number ofpostgraduate students admitted will not exceed the num-ber for which adequate supervision, accommodation andfacilities are available.

Applications for admission: entryrequirementsApplicants for admission to candidature for masters bycoursework, postgraduate diplomas and postgraduatecertificates must satisfy the general conditions specifiedin the Rules section set out in this Part of this Handbook.The basic admission qualification for postgraduate cours-es is completion of a recognised Bachelor degree.Admission is competitive and applicants will be consid-ered on academic merit and any other criteria as specifiedby the Division. Details of admission qualifications andany additional requirements such as work experience,supplementary forms or interviews are listed in the infor-mation for each course.In exceptional cases, an applicant may be admitted as acandidate for a specific course if the applicant submitsother evidence of academic and/or professional attain-ments and the admission is approved by the Division forthe course in which the applicant seeks to enrol.Further details of admission requirements for individualprograms are given in the Programs of Study section inthis Handbook.Enquiries should be directed to the relevant Department,Centre or Graduate School.

How to applyApplications for some programs must be lodged throughthe Universities Admission Centre (UAC) while applica-tions for other programs are lodged directly withMacquarie University. The 2008 Schedule ofCoursework Programs at www.postgrad.mq.edu.au/forms.html sets out the method of application. Pleaseensure that you lodge your application at the correct loca-tion as incorrectly lodged applications will not beprocessed.

If the Schedule indicates that you must apply directly toMacquarie University, go to www.postgrad.mq.edu.au/forms.html to access an electronic copy of Macquarie’sapplication form or contact the Student Enquiry Servicefor application information.If the Schedule indicated that you must apply throughUAC, go to wwww.uac.edu/postgraduate.html to accessUAC’s Apply-By-Web facility.To obtain application material for the following areasplease contact the telephone number shown:Graduate School of Management: (02) 9850 9017Applied Finance Centre: (02) 9223 6231Centre for Policing, Intelligenceand Counter Terrorism: (02) 9850 1421Postgraduate Diploma in Accountingand Master of Accounting: (02) 9850 8539

Course transfer / Change of courseStudents who wish to change from one Macquarie post-graduate course to another (except for transferring from adouble degree to one of the component single degrees asdescribed below) are required to lodge a new admissionapplication form. Refer to the application form for clos-ing dates.Students in a double degree can transfer automatically toeither of the component single degrees. The closing datesfor transfers are 14 December 2007 for tranfer in the firsthalf-year 2008 and 12 July 2008 for transfer in the sec-ond half-year 2008. Transfer forms are available atwww.postgrad.mq.edu.au/forms.html or from the StudentEnquiry Service, Level 1, Lincoln Building. Please notethat not all units completed in the double degree will nec-essarily count towards the requirements of the singledegree. Only those units which are part of the study pat-tern for the single degree will count towards the singledegree.International students wishing to transfer course shouldcontact Macquarie International.

English Language ProficiencyAll international students at Macquarie are required toprovide evidence of proficiency in English. There arethree ways that you can fulfil the English requirementsfor admission to a postgraduate degree at MacquarieUniversity.1. Complete an approved English language

test as followsIELTS (Academic English only) – a minimum score of6.5 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in each section*

STUDENT INFORMATION—COURSEWORK

Student Information—Coursework

TOEFL (paper based test) – a minimum score of 580overall, with a minimum of 53 in Listening; 52 inReading; 59 in Structure/Written Expression; 5.0 in TWETOEFL (computer based test) – a minimum score of 237overall, with a minimum of 19 in Listening; 19 inReading; 25 in Structure/WritingCombined Universities Language Test (CULT) – a mini-mum score of 70% overall, with a minimum of 17 in eachsectionCambridge English Test (CET) – a minimum C+ grade inAdvanced English*Please note: students applying for the following post-graduate degrees must achieve a higher level of Englishproficiency:

• Translating and Interpreting, and Editing andPublishing, programs: IELTS minimums of 7.0overall, with 6.0 in Listening; 6.0 in Speaking; 7.0in Reading; 7.0 in Writing.

• Education programs: IELTS minimums of7.0 overall, with 6.5 in each section

• Australian School of Advanced Medicineprograms: IELTS minimums of 7.0 overall, with 6.5in each section

• Master of Clinical Audiology: IELTS mini-mums of 7.0 overall, with 7.0 in each sectionFor more information and equivalent TOEFL scores,visit:www.international.mq.edu.au/study/apply/english.aspx.2. Study English at an approved Australian

ELICOS collegeTo confirm if your college is approved by MacquarieUniversity visit:www.international.mq.edu.au/study/apply/english.aspx3. Study at a secondary or tertiary level (for at

least one year’s duration) in Australia oranother country where English is thelanguage of instruction.

This study must have been completed within two years ofwhen you plan to commence your degree at Macquarie.In some cases, you may also be required to submit anapproved English language test in order to qualify foradmission.Please Note: According to Australian visa requirementsIELTS is now the only English Language proficiency testaccepted by Australian Immigration Officials in certainassessment levels. Even with an offer from a university,an IELTS test result which meets the visa requirementsmay need to be shown before a student visa is issued.

Need help with English?If you don’t meet Macquarie’s English LanguageRequirements, you may be given a ‘Package Offer’. Thisoffer will require you to complete an English coursebefore you commence your Macquarie Universityprogram.Located on campus at Macquarie University, the NationalCentre for English Language Teaching and Research

(NCELTR) at Macquarie offers discipline-specific directentry English courses. NCELTR is also an IELTS testcentre and IELTS tests are conducted on campus regular-ly throughout the year.For information about IELTS test schedules contactNCELTR, E3B, level 3, Macquarie University, tel: +61 29850 6337, email: [email protected] or web:www.ncletr.mq.edu.au/elp

International students: how to applyApplicants who are not Australian or New Zealand citi-zens or permanent residents of Australia should applythrough Macquarie International. For more informationand application forms visit www.international.mq.edu.au/study/apply/postgraduate.aspxMacquarie International, tel: +61-2-9850 7346, fax:+61-2-9850 7733 or email: [email protected].

Closing Dates for ApplicationsFirst half-year admission31 October 2007 — first closing date for postgraduatecoursework programs (internal and external/distance)14 December 2007— final closing date for all postgrad-uate external/distance coursework programs11 January 2008 — final closing date for all postgradu-ate internal coursework programs

Second half-year admission31 May 2008— first closing date for postgraduate inter-nal coursework programs and FINAL closing date for allpostgraduate external/distance coursework programs.30 June 2008— final closing date for postgraduate inter-nal coursework programsNot all courses have a second half-year intake.Applicants should contact the Student Enquiry Serviceon (02) 9850 6410 or visit: www.postgrad.mq.edu.au/PDFs/CWK_SCHED.pdf from April for details of mid-year admission.The Macquarie Graduate School of Management,Applied Finance Centre, Centre for Policing, Intelligenceand Counter Terrorism, and the Postgraduate Diploma inAccounting and Master of Accounting programs havedifferent closing dates. Please contact the relevantDepartment for further information.

Offers of admissionOffers of admission for first half-year, for most course-work programs, will be made during the periodNovember 2007 to January 2008.Offers of admission to candidature for second half-yearcoursework programs will be made in June/July 2008.Offers will be accompanied by a link to enrolment infor-mation. All candidates must enrol online by the datespecified in the enrolment instructions.

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Candidates wishing to enrol after the specified date mustrequest permission from the Postgraduate EnrolmentOfficer. Enrolment after the specified date, if approved,may incur a late fee.

ENROLMENTAll new students will be sent an offer letter in the mailwith a link to enrolment information. New internal andexternal students must enrol via the web. You are a newstudent if you are enrolling in a course for the first time.This includes changing or upgrading your degree, egfrom a Diploma in 2007 to a Masters in 2008.The Graduate School of Management, Applied FinanceCentre, Centre for Policing, Intelligence and CounterTerrorism (PICT), and the Postgraduate Diploma inAccounting and Master of Accounting programs havenon-standard enrolment dates which will be advised toapplicants with their offer letter.

DefermentIt is not possible to defer enrolment. A candidate wishingto defer study until a later date must re-apply at theappropriate time.

Campus CardWhen enrolment is completed, all new candidates areissued with a photo-identity card, which should be car-ried during attendance at the University and shown onrequest. The card must be presented when borrowingbooks from the Library, applying for transport conces-sions, using the services of the Career DevelopmentOffice and when sitting for examinations.The campus card for postgraduate coursework studentsmust be validated each year.The number on the card is your University identificationnumber, which should be quoted in all correspondence tothe University. A candidate who loses or damages thecampus card should complete an application form for anew card obtainable from the Library and pay thereplacement charge of $10 to the Cashier.

STUDENT CONTRIBUTION ORTUITION FEESThe University has approved tuition fees for postgradu-ate coursework programs listed in Schedule 2 of the FeesRules. The Schedule appears at the end of this Part of thisHandbook.The fees are charged in line with Government guidelineswhich provide for institutions to charge fees for post-graduate courses. Postgraduate fees paid by a studentmay, in certain cases, be claimable for taxation purposesas ‘expenses of self-education’.International students are charged tuition fees. Specificdetails can be obtained from Macquarie International.

Domestic students who undertake a postgraduate course-work program will be liable for either:a) tuition fees; orb) a student contribution if they accept a

Commonwealth supported place.Tuition fees means that the student pays fees that coverthe full cost for the program. Eligible students may applyfor FEE-HELP to assist them to pay their tuition fees.A Commonwealth supported place means that both theCommonwealth and the student contribute towards thecost of the program.

Commonwealth Supported PlacesStudents enrolled as a Commonwealth-supported (CSP)student are required to pay a set amount towards the costof their course (known as a student contribution), withthe Australian Government paying the remainder.A student is eligible to be Commonwealth supported fora unit of study if they:� have received an offer of a Commonwealth

Supported place for your course of study; and� enrol in the unit on or before the census date and

remain enrolled at the end of the census date; and� submit a completed Request for Commonwealth

Support and HECS-HELP form (CAF Form); and� have a residency status of either anAustralian Citizen

or a New Zealand citizen who will be a resident inAustralia for the duration of the unit; or

� the holder of a permanent visa who will be residentin Australia for the duration of the unit; and

� have sufficient Student Learning Entitlement to coverthe unit in which they are enrolling.

A student is eligible for a HECS-HELP loan to pay someor all of their student contribution if they:� are enrolled in a unit of study as a Commonwealth

supported student; and� meet the citizenship or residency requirements (must

be an Australian citizen or the holder of a permanenthumanitarian visa who will be resident in Australiafor the duration of the unit or a New Zealand citizenor the holder of a permanent visa (other than a per-manent humanitarian visa) who is a pre-2005 HECSstudent and who meets the citizenship eligibilityrequirements that were in place under HECS.

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Tuition fee studentsStudents enrolled as tuition fee paying students must paythe entire cost of their course (known as tuition fees).If you are an Australian citizen or the holder of anAustralian permanent humanitarian visa, you can payyour tuition fees up front or you may apply for a FEE-HELP loan to pay some or all of your tuition fees. If youare a New Zealand citizen or the holder of an Australianpermanent visa (other than an Australian permanenthumanitarian visa) you do not have access to a HELPloan and must pay your tuition fees up front.FEE-HELP loans can cover up to the full amount of yourtuition fees. However, the maximum you are able to bor-row in your lifetime is $81,600 for all courses exceptmedicine, dentistry and veterinary science. The maxi-mum amount for these courses is $102,000. There is noloan fee attached to FEE-HELP loans for postgraduatestudents.Repayments for all HELP loans are based on income andare made through the taxation system. You do not have tostart repaying your HELP loan until your income reaches$39,825 in 2007–08.The following website will enable domestic students todetermine the cost of undertaking a postgraduate course-work program: www.mq.edu.au/reforms

CREDIT FOR PREVIOUS STUDYThe policy for the granting of credit for units completedat postgraduate level at a recognised tertiary institution isas follows:� Where Macquarie University offers a set of articulat-

ed coursework awards (degree/diploma/certificate),candidates who have been enrolled in and completedrequirements for one of the lesser courses in the setmay have that award conferred and also receive fullcredit towards the higher award for relevant studiescompleted.

� But, if the lesser awards lead to several higherawards, the credit from the lesser awards in the path-way can only be used once.

� Otherwise, candidates who have completed relevantpostgraduate studies at Macquarie University oranother university may receive up to a total credit of25% towards a Macquarie award. Those who haveonly partially completed a postgraduate award maybe granted credit of up to 50%.

� Units which are deemed to be relevant to the programof study and which are part of a completed coursemay only count towards core and option require-ments, but not towards electives. Generally, creditshould not be granted for electives and instead differ-ent electives should be substituted wherever possible.

� Generally, advanced standing for previous studies isonly granted if the studies have been completed with-in the previous ten years.

� Applicants should request credit at the time of appli-cation for admission or before enrolment. Applicants

for admission through the Universities AdmissionsCentre (UAC) should complete the PostgraduateRequest for Credit Form which is available atwww.postgrad.mq.edu.au/forms.html. Certified fullofficial transcripts (not result slips) of your previoustertiary studies, and a description of all subjects com-pleted taken from the institution's official hand-book/calendar for the appropriate year, or otherappropriate evidence, should be submitted along withyour application.

� Credit for previous studies is not granted for profes-sional qualifications or work experience.

� Credit cannot be granted for units completed else-where unless they correspond to units in theMacquarie Univeristy study pattern (program).

� Applicants for admission for programs throughMacquarie University can apply for credit for previ-ous study on the admission application form.

STUDENT EMAILMacquarie students are issued with an official Universityemail account. It is University policy that the Universityemail account will be used for official University com-munication. All students must access their Universityaccounts at least weekly.

Progress DuringCandidatureProgressPostgraduate candidates in coursework programs areexpected to maintain satisfactory progress in their pro-gram of study. Under the master by coursework, post-graduate diploma and postgraduate certificate Rules if acandidate’s progress in the prescribed program of study isunsatisfactory, the Dean of Division will ask thecandidate to show cause why candidature should not beterminated.

Re-admissionPrevious Macquarie University students returning to theSAME program (and who were not enrolled in 2007)should use the re-admission application form. An elec-tronic copy of the form is available at:www.postgrad.mq.edu.au/forms.html or you can obtain aform by contacting the Student Enquiry Service on (02)9850 6410 or at [email protected] students should contact MacquarieInternational.If your request for re-admission is successful you will beadmitted into the current version of your course and youwill be liable for the current year’s fees for your course.If you are applying to return to a program in which youwere given early withdrawn results for all units, youshould not complete a re-admission application butshould complete a new admission application form.

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Re-enrolmentContinuing* internal and external students re-enrolonline via eStudent from 16 January to 25 January 2008.*If you are changing your program in 2008 eg movingfrom a Diploma to a Masters, you are considered to be anew student for fees and enrolment purposes and willneed to lodge a new admission application.Candidates completing a preliminary/qualifying programfor entry to an award programmust apply for entry to theaward program by the specified closing dates and on therelevant application form.

CHANGE OF UNIT ENROLMENTAddition or Discontinuance of a Unit

On-Campus Coursework StudentsPostgraduate students can add or withdraw from unitsonline via eStudent at https://student1.mq.edu.au.

External Coursework StudentsExternal Postgraduate students can add or withdraw fromunits online via eStudent at https://student1.mq.edu.au.Alternatively, external students can add or withdraw froma unit via email to the Centre for Open Education [email protected].

Deadline for Adding UnitsInternal units up to the end of week 2

(7 March 2008)External units up to the end of week 1

(29 February 2008)

Census DatesStudents should refer to the Macquarie University web-site www.mq.edu.au/reforms to check the census date forthe units in which they are enrolled.Discontinuance refers to the formal withdrawal from aunit online via eStudent OR via email through the Centrefor Open Education if you are an external student.Note: Non-attendance at classes does NOT constitutediscontinuance.Census Dates for Standard Semester UnitsFirst half-year Second half-year Full year31 March 2008 31 August 2008 30 April 2008

Census Dates for Postgraduate Diploma andMaster of Accounting TrimestersTrimester 1 Trimester 2 Trimester 311 February 2008 26 May 2008 18 September 2008

Other Unit Census DatesCourses conducted by the Macquarie Graduate School ofManagement and the Applied Finance Centre have vari-ous cut off dates to add or delete units without academicor monetary penalty.

Units of enrolment in other courses may also have indi-vidual census dates according to when the unit com-mences. Refer to the University websitewww.mq.edu.au/reforms for unit census dates.

Discontinuance of a Unit before theCensus DateIf you discontinue a unit/s by the relevant Census date,you will not be liable for the relevant fees and you will beeligible to receive a refund of the relevant fees alreadypaid.

Discontinuance of a Unit after theCensus DateIf you discontinue a unit after the relevant Census Datefor the unit you will incur fees for the unit. If you dis-continue from a unit after the relevant census date in asemester but not later than 4 weeks after the unit censusdate your Academic Record will show "W" denoting"withdrawn". If you discontinue later than 4 weeks afterthe Census date your Academic Record will show "F"denoting "fail".

CHANGE OF NAMECandidates are required to notify the AcademicRegistrar’s Office of any change to their name as soon aspossible.Candidates who change their name during the period ofcandidature (for example, candidates who change theirname on marriage) and who wish to have the Universityrecords amended should write to the Student EnquiryService providing a specimen of both former and currentsignatures and documentary evidence (such as the mar-riage certificate or deed poll) of the change of name.

CHANGE OF ADDRESSAll students are responsible for updating their contactdetails via eStudent. Failure to do so could lead to impor-tant correspondence or course information not reaching acandidate. The University cannot accept responsibility ifofficial correspondence fails to reach a candidate whohas not notified of a change of address.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTYThe University’s policy on intellectual property (IP)includes rights in respect of patents, copyrights, plantvariety rights, registered designs, confidential informa-tion and trade secrets.Full details of the policy are available on the University’sResearch Office website at: www.research.mq.edu.au/policy/


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AssessmentRequirements

To complete a Postgraduate UnitRule 6(2) of the postgraduate coursework rules pre-scribes in general what a student needs to do to completea unit of study satisfactorily. Academic Senate hasresolved that students are to be advised, in writing with-in two weeks of the beginning of each unit, the workrequired to complete it satisfactorily and the date forcompletion of each component. Rule 8(1) of the post-graduate coursework rules empowers Deans of Divisionto exclude from the examination a student who has notcomplied with the prescribed requirements of that unit.

Examinations

Examination TimetablesApproximately eight weeks before the mid-year and end-of-year examination periods a draft examinationtimetable is available on the Macquarie home page athttp://www.timetables.mq.edu.au/exam. A copy of thetimetable is also placed outside the Academic ProgramSection on Level 4 of the Lincoln Student ServicesBuilding. Students enrolled in one or more distance edu-cation units will be advised in writing of the date andtime of their examinations.

You should check the timetable carefully. If you have anyclashing examination times it is your responsibility tonotify the Examinations Officer, Academic ProgramSection, immediately.

The final examination timetable (incorporating anyamendments that have been made to the draft timetable)will be available on the Macquarie home page athttp://www.timetables.mq.edu.au/exam approximatelyfour weeks before the commencement of examinations.Details of the date and time of final examinations, togeth-er with information regarding the location of externalexamination centres will be sent to all students enrolledin distance education units. Distance education studentssitting examinations at the North Ryde campus will beadvised of their seat number and room location in writ-ing. Final seat number and room location information forall students sitting examinations at the North Ryde cam-pus can be obtained from the Macquarie home page athttp://www.timetables.mq.edu.au/exam.

Conduct of ExaminationsStudents sitting for examinations at the University areallotted a seat number for each unit. Details of seat num-ber and room location information for all students sittingexaminations at the North Ryde campus can be obtainedfrom the Macquarie home page athttp://www.timetables.mq.edu.au/exam.

Candidates are not permitted to take bags or briefcases ofany description into an examination area, but they maytake in small money purses. NO MOBILE PHONES OROTHER UNAUTHORISED ELECTRONIC DEVICESSUCH AS MP3 PLAYERS AND IPODS MAY BEBROUGHT INTO EXAMINATION ROOMS.Candidates may, if they wish, deposit bags or briefcasesor other property in an area provided for this purpose orin the cloakroom in the SAM building. Such bags, brief-cases or other property are deposited at the owner’s risk.The University will not be responsible for loss or damageof any description to property so deposited.

Candidates must present their University ID card to gainentry to an examination and must display the card ontheir tables for the duration of the examination.

NOTE: Mobile phones or other unauthorisedelectronic devices are not permitted in theexamination rooms. Students found in posses-sion of a mobile phone or other unauthorisedelectronic devices in an examination room maybe expelled from the University.

Student Conduct in ExaminationsThe Rules governing the conduct of students in examina-tions are:

(a) Candidates are required to obey any instructionsgiven by an examination supervisor for the prop-er conduct of the examination.

(b) No bag, writing paper, manuscript or book, otherthan a specified aid, is to be brought into orremoved from an examination room.

(c) No candidate shall be admitted to an examinationafter one hour from the time of commencementof the examination. No candidate shall be permit-ted to leave an examination room before theexpiry of one hour from the time the examinationcommences. Where in special cases this rule isvaried an appropriate announcement will bemade.

(d) No candidate shall be readmitted to an examina-tion room after he or she has left it unless duringthe full period of the absence the candidate hasbeen under approved supervision.

(e) A candidate shall not by any improper meansobtain, or endeavour to obtain, assistance in hisor her work, or give, or endeavour to give, assis-tance to any other candidate.

(f) There must be no communication of any kindbetween candidates in the examination roomsexcept where laid down in the rules for a specif-ic examination.

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Special ConsiderationStudents who are prevented by unavoidable disruptionfrom completing any of the work required to complete aunit should report the circumstances in writing (support-ed by a Professional Authority Form or other proper evi-dence) to the Academic Registrar’s Office. The informa-tion supplied will then be referred to the Dean of theDivision in which the unit is offered, to take into accountwhen assessing the student’s performance (see Rule 6 ofthe Postgraduate Coursework Rules). Where studentswere prevented by unavoidable disruption from attendingan examination or prior to or during an examination wereaffected by unavoidable disruption which they believeprejudiced their performance, they should report the cir-cumstances in writing to the Academic Registrar’sOffice. The report (supported by an original ProfessionalAuthority Form or other proper evidence) should reachthe Academic Program Section of the AcademicRegistrar’s Office by no later than five days after the dateof the examination for the unit, and in any case not laterthan the day following the final day of the examinationperiod. Requests for special consideration in Vacation orSummer Course Program units must be lodged withintwo working days after the date of the examination forthe unit or the date of the submission of the final assign-ment/take home examination. The information suppliedwill then be referred to the Dean of the Division in whichthe unit is offered who may, after considering the infor-mation, recommend that Academic Senate grant a specialexamination.

Assessment of Group WorkAcademic Senate has adopted the following policies onassessment of students’ work prepared and presented as asingle entity by a group.

1. Work prepared and presented as a single entity, and inwhich contributions of individual students cannot beidentified* should (a) be graded only on a pass/fail basis; and (b) count for not more than 30% of the total assess-

ment if the grading of the unit is still to be on agraded basis unless the prior approval ofAcademic Senate has been given underPostgraduate Coursework Rule 7(3).

* Note that individual contributions must be proved byindividual log-books or other identifiable evidence. 2. Senate has also determined that where resubmission

of assignments is permitted for a unit of study thereshould be only one resubmission and the resubmis-sion should make possible an improvement of assess-ment from grade F to grade P but not to highergrades.

Grades

Grading SystemUnder the authority granted to the Academic Senate, pur-suant to Rule 7(2), the following range of standardisednumerical grades applies as follows:

HD High Distinction – 85-100D Distinction – 75-84Cr Credit – 65-74P Pass – 50-64PC Conceded Pass – 45-49F Fail – 0-44S Satisfactory (used for units where grading

is on a pass or fail basis only)Raw marks are given on each assessment task. The scaledmarks are then derived from raw marks.

The student’s grade of achievement in a unit is based onan assessment of all relevant work in the unit includingperformance at examinations.

The University does not issue paper-based result notifi-cations except for students who qualify for an award.Unit results and details of eligibility to graduate can befound at: https://student1.mq.edu.au. There is no formalprovision made for remarking of examination papers.

Senate has resolved that students with a query or diffi-culty about final results in a unit of study may discuss thematter with their teachers in, or the lecturer in charge of,that unit and, in the event of continuing difficulty, withthe Head of Department or with the Dean of Division.

Grade Point AverageThe Grade Point Average (GPA) of a student is a calcula-tion which reflects the overall grades of a student. It isbased on units completed at Macquarie University anddoes not take into account credit points granted for cred-it for previous studies.

The GPA is printed on all academic records. It is used inacademic advising in the following areas: for unit pre-requisites for transfer from one degree program to anoth-er and for admission to restricted areas of study.

Calculation of Grade Point AverageGrades obtained prior to 2001:

The grade point average (GPA) for grades obtained priorto 2001 is calculated as follows:

GPA = (4a + 3b + 2c+ 1cq+ 0f) divided by e

where

a is the number of credit points gained at Agrade,

b is the number of credit points gained at B grade,

c is the number of credit points gained at C grade,

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e is the total number of credit points forwhich a student is effectively enrolled(excluding units with W or P),

f is the number of credit points gained with an F grade.

Grades obtained from 2001:The grade point average (GPA) for grades obtained from2001 is calculated as follows:

GPA = (4w + 3x + 2y + 1z + 0f) divided by e

where

w is the number of credit points gained at HD and D,

x is the number of credit points gained at Cr,

y is the number of credit points gained at P,z is the number of credit points gained at

PC,e is the total number of credit points for

which a student is effectively enrolled (excluding units with W or S),

f is the number of credit points gained with an F grade.

The grade point average of an applicant of a student whohas been enrolled in any combined or double degree pro-gram will be calculated on the basis of the entire pro-gram.

Appeals

APPEALS AGAINST GRADES

A formal system enabling students to appeal againstgrades for units of study has been established.

Step 1: ConsultationThe student should discuss problems arising from thefinal unit grade with the academic staff member in chargeof the unit. This should be in writing on the AppealsAgainst Grades Form unless otherwise advised, beforethe deadline specified in the Handbook for the submis-sion of formal appeals.

In addition to addressing the specific enquiries and con-cerns of the student, the staff member should check andif requested report to the student in writing that the finalexamination paper has been marked in its entirety, andalso that the various components of the unit assessmenthave been incorporated into the grade. Students are enti-tled to view their examination scripts. The academic staffmember in charge of the unit is entitled to determine rea-sonable arrangements for viewing examination scripts.

If it is not possible to respond to the student’s enquirywithin 10 working days of the student’s contact, anacknowledgement of the contact and an explanation forthe delay should be made.

Step 2: Formal appeal to the Dean of theDivisionIf the student is unsatisfied with the response from thestaff member, and wishes to initiate the formal appealprocess, then the student must:

� put in writing the specific reasons why the grade isbeing questioned and include a copy of the corre-spondence with the academic member in charge ofthe unit, and

� submit this written request for a review of the gradeawarded to the Dean of Division or nominee. A can-didate can only appeal against the award of a gradewhere:1. the unit coordinator did not provide a

unit outline as required; or2. the assessment requirements as specified

in the unit outline were varied in an unreasonable way; or

3. examiners judgement was not objectively applied because of prejudice against the individual candidate; or

4. a candidate is of the view that a clerical error has occurred in the computation of the grade; or

5. due regard has not been paid to the evi-dence of illness or misadventure if sub-mitted by the specified date

6. a candidate is of the view that they have been disadvantaged in some way due to the conduct of their final examination.

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At this point the Dean of Division or nominee may dis-cuss the matter with both the student and the staff mem-ber in attendance. At the completion of these discussions,the Dean of Division or nominee will notify the outcomeof the appeal to the Academic Registrar and the studentin writing.

Step 3: Formal appeal to GradingAppeals Committee via the AcademicRegistrarIf difficulties continue and a mutually agreeable result isnot reached, the student may, before the expiration of5 working days after the meeting with the Dean ofDivision or nominee, lodge an appeal with the AcademicRegistrar which details and makes explicit the groundsfor claiming that the conclusion reached in Step 2 isunfair or unjust. Students contemplating such an appealmay wish to consult the Dean of Students before lodgingan appeal with the Academic Registrar.

The Academic Registrar will then refer the matter togeth-er with all relevant documents to the Grading AppealsCommittee, which will recommend a course of action toAcademic Senate. Appeals against grades at this level arebased on procedural matters only.

Appeals deadlinesThe appeals procedure is subject to strict deadlines thatwill not be varied. Appeals not received within the timescale set out below will not be considered:

(i) 2008 Summer Course Program� Lodgement of formal appeal with Dean of

Division: 29 February 2008� Notification of grade recommendation

from Dean of Division to student and Academic Registrar: 7 March 2008

� Lodgement of appeal with Academic Registrar: within five working days of notification of Dean of Division’s recommendation.

(ii) Mid-year examinations� Lodgement of formal appeal with Dean of

Division: 28 July 2008� Notification of grade recommendation

from Dean of Division to student and Academic Registrar: 11 August 2008


(iii)End-of-year examinations� Lodgement of formal appeal with Dean of

Division: 15 January 2009� Notification of grade recommendation

from Dean of Division to student and Academic Registrar: 29 January 2009


(iv) 2009 Summer Course Program� Lodgement of formal appeal with Dean of

Division: 27 February 2009� Notification of grade recommendation

from Dean of Division to student and Academic Registrar: 6 March 2009


Students permitted by a Dean of Division to enter a unitfor which a previous unit grade that is subject to appealis a prerequisite, do so at their own risk.

Grading Appeals CommitteeAll student appeals to the Grading Appeals Committeemust be in writing. The written submission must specifyand make explicit the grounds for the appeal. TheCommittee will also request a written submission fromthe Dean of the Division. When the information isreturned from the Division, the Grading AppealsCommittee will meet to consider the issues raised.

The Grading Appeals Committee may, as it sees fit,

a. disallow the appeal; b. disallow the appeal, but recommend modifica-

tions to the grading procedures of the Division; c. allow the appeal and report the changed grade to

the Dean of Division and Senate; or d. allow the appeal as in (c) and recommend that the

Dean of Division review the grades of all stu-dents in a similar situation to the appellant.

In exceptional cases, a Dean of Division may challengethe grade determined by the Grading AppealsCommittee. In that case, the points of disagreement willbe presented for determination at Academic Senate.


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PlagiarismThe Academic Senate in June 2001 approved policies andprocedures to ensure that the University takes a consis-tent and equitable approach to plagiarism. The Senateadopted the following definition of plagiarism.

Plagiarism involves using the work of another person andpresenting it as one’s own. Any of the following acts con-stitutes plagiarism unless the source of each quotation orpiece of borrowed material is clearly acknowledged.

(a) copying out part(s) of any document or audio-visualmaterial (including computer based material);

(b) using or extracting another person’s concepts, exper-imental results, or conclusions;

(c) summarising another person’s work;(d) in an assignment where there was collaborative

preparatory work, submitting substantially the samefinal version of any material as another student.

Encouraging or assisting another person to commit pla-giarism is a form of improper collusion and may attractthe same penalties which apply to plagiarism.

Senate also approved a statement entitled The Dangers ofPlagiarism and How to Avoid it which is as follows:

The integrity of learning and scholarship depends on acode of conduct governing good practice and acceptableacademic behaviour. One of the most important elementsof good practice involves acknowledging carefully thepeople whose ideas we have used, borrowed, or devel-oped. All students and scholars are bound by these rulesbecause all scholarly work depends in one way or anoth-er on the work of others.

Therefore, there is nothing wrong in a student using thework of others as a basis for their own work, nor is it evi-dence of inadequacy on the student’s part, provided theydo not attempt to pass off someone else’s work as theirown.

To maintain good academic practice, so that a studentmay be given credit for their own efforts, and so that theirown contribution can be properly appreciated and evalu-ated, they should acknowledge their sources and theyshould ALWAYS:

i) state clearly in the appropriate form where they foundthe material on which they have based their work,using the system of reference specified by theDivision in which their assignment was set;

ii) acknowledge the people whose concepts, experi-ments, or results they have extracted, developed, orsummarised, even if they put these ideas into theirown words;

iii) avoid excessive copying of passages by anotherauthor, even where the source is acknowledged. Findanother form of words to show that the student hasthought about the material and understood it, but stat-ing clearly where they found the ideas.

If a student uses the work of another person withoutclearly stating or acknowledging their source, the result isfalsely claiming that material as their own work and com-mitting an act of PLAGIARISM. This is a very seriousviolation of good practice and an offence for which a stu-dent will be penalised.

A STUDENT WILL BE GUILTY OF PLAGIARISM ifthey do any of the following in an assignment, or in anypiece of work which is to be assessed, without clearlyacknowledging their source(s) for each quotation or pieceof borrowed material:

(a) copy out part(s) of any document or audio-visualmaterial, including computer-based material;

(b) use or extract someone else’s concepts or experimen-tal results or conclusions, even if they put them intheir own words;

(c) copy out or take ideas from the work of another stu-dent, even if they put the borrowed material in theirown words;

(d) submit substantially the same final version of anymaterial as a fellow student. On occasions, a studentmay be encouraged to prepare their work with some-one else, but the final form of the assignment must betheir own independent endeavour.

Opportunities and temptations for plagiarism haveincreased with the spread of internet access. Plagiarism isa serious threat to the teaching and accreditation process,and seriously undermines the collegial and ethical princi-ples which underpin the work of a University.

A full outline of the revised University Policy onPlagiarism can be found on the official Student @Macquarie website at www.student.mq.edu.au/plagiarism/. The website includes a general discussion ofplagiarism, definitions, examples drawn from concretecases, procedures that will be followed by the Universityin cases of plagiarism, and recommended penalties.Students are expected to familiarise themselves with thewebsite.

GraduationQualification — expectation to

completePostgraduate coursework qualifications are administeredby the Academic Program Section. Students who expectto satisfy requirements in July (first half) or December(second half) 2008 must ensure that an expectation tocomplete has been entered on their student record. This isnormally done during the enrolment periods inJanuary/February or in July. This information can beviewed on your eStudent login site: My Results/I Expectto Complete. If this information is not visible, follow theinstructions contained on the website or visit the StudentEnquiry Service, Level 1, Lincoln Student ServicesBuilding.

Students who satisfy requirements for a postgraduateaward at the meetings of Academic Senate held on 13December 2007 or 19 February 2008 will be eligible tograduate in April 2008. If you are unsure of your Aprilqualification and graduation status, you must contact theAcademic Program Section before 15 February 2008.

Note: Students completing Summer Session or VacationProgram units and students with late resolution of resultsor qualifications will not be eligible to graduate untilSaturday 24 May 2008.

Students who satisfy requirements for a postgraduateaward at the meetings of Academic Senate held on 11July and 12 August 2008 will be eligible to graduate inSeptember 2008. If you are unsure of your Septembergraduation status, you must contact the AcademicProgram Section before 8 August 2008.

Qualification — resultsMacquarie University adheres to a formal qualificationand graduation process. Students are not eligible to grad-uate until their award (qualification) has been approvedat a meeting of Academic Senate. The last qualificationSenate for April graduation will be held on 19 February2008 and the last qualification Senate for Septembergraduation will be held on 12 August 2008. Studentsqualifying after 12 August 2008 will not graduate until2009 (Hong Kong students excepted). Qualified studentswill be able to view their award (qualification) and graduation allocation details on eStudent after the examination results are released. If you have viewed your results and are not sure of your qualification orgraduation status, please email [email protected] [email protected] within the time frames advertised.

GraduationApril graduation information will be posted in lateJanuary with a return date of 29 February 2008.

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receive your graduation information, you must check thename of your award carefully as it may not be possible toalter the award after it has been conferred at a graduationceremony. If the award shown on the Conferring ofDegrees Form is incorrect, please contact the AcademicProgram Section immediately. Graduating students mustensure that their mailing and email details are kept cur-rent at all times. All name changes, requests to defergraduation and requests to graduate at one of our over-seas ceremonies must be made in writing and received bythe Graduation Unit by the relevant deadline. Incompleteor late requests will not be processed.

All graduation communication is conducted by mail andemail. Therefore you must update your mail and emaildetails via eStudent before the end of your final exami-nation period. This is particularly important for interna-tional students returning to their home country at the endof semester.

Overseas graduationThe University conducts graduations at various locationsoverseas. Information regarding overseas graduationswill be made available on the Graduation Unit website,www.graduation.mq.edu.au. Local students intending tograduate overseas must submit the Request to ChangeGraduation Date or Venue form, available on the website,by the relevant deadline.

Outstanding debtsIn accordance with University Council Fee Rule 12(c)students who are indebted to the University shall not bepermitted to graduate until such debt is cleared. Studentswith outstanding financial liabilities will not be allocatedto a graduation ceremony. All debts must be paid prior tothe closing date for the relevant graduation series.Students who pay after the closing date will be allocatedto the next available ceremony.

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Scholarships and Awards

Scholarships and Awards Alex Mitchell Scholarship inEducational LeadershipThe purpose of the scholarship is to assist the holder inpursuing a program of study leading to the PostgraduateCertificate in Educational Leadership (SchoolEducation). The scholarship is available only to appli-cants who have completed an award in Education atMacquarie University. The successful candidate will becurrently involved in educational management and lead-ership activities, and looking to further their skills andknowledge in these areas. The scholarship covers tuitionfees for this program. Additional costs, such as textbooks, are the student’s own responsibility. Further infor-mation is available from the Academic Support Manager,ACES on phone (02) 9850 8649.

Allan Moyes ScholarshipThe purpose of the scholarship is to assist highly talentedindividuals in undertaking the full-time or part-timeMaster of Management (MMgt) program. The successfulapplicant must have a Bachelor degree and be a citizen ofa country other than Australia.

There is one scholarship to the value of 50% of tuitionfees over a one year period. In making the decision, thefollowing criteria will be considered: career achieve-ments, personal achievements, goals and ambitions, com-munity activities, expectations and perceived value of theprogram to their career, motivation and desire to achievein a program, scholastic achievements and leadershiproles.

Applications should be made on the relevant applicationform available from the Graduate School ofManagement.

Equity ScholarshipsMacquarie University has a scheme for a limited numberof eligible students to enrol in a tuition fee course at areduced rate. Eligibility for the Equity Scholarships willbe based on receipt of a means and assets tested livingallowance from Centrelink and will also be subject tocertain other conditions. Application forms and details ofthe requirements for the scholarship are available fromhttp://www.postgrad.mq.edu.au/fees.htm#equityschol/.

Frederick Hall ScholarshipThe purpose of the scholarship is to assist highly talentedindividuals in undertaking the full-time or part-timePostgraduate Diploma in Management (PGD) program.The successful applicant must be an Australian citizen orpermanent resident.

There is one scholarship to the value of 50% of tuitionfees over a one year period. In making the decision, thefollowing criteria will be considered: career achieve-ments, personal achievements, goals and ambitions, com-munity activities, expectations and perceived value of theprogram to their career, motivation and desire to achieve

in a program, scholastic achievements and leadershiproles.


Garrawi Indigenous Scholarship(Supported by the University's Alumni)

The scholarship shall be awarded to an Aboriginal and/orTorres Strait Islander person, enrolled in a Postgraduateprogram, on the basis of academic merit and demonstrat-ed commitment to Indigenous community advancement.

This $2,500 scholarship may be awarded each year andshall be tenable for that year.

For further information contact the Alumni Office on (02) 850 7310 or visit the Web:www.alumni.mq.edu.au/

George Cooney Scholarship The purpose of this scholarship is to assist the holder inpursuing a program of study leading to the PostgraduateCertificate in Education Studies. The eligible applicantmust have a Bachelor degree (or equivalent), be a gradu-ate of Macquarie University and commenced in theteaching service in the last five years. The recipient of thescholarship will receive a waiver of tuition fees relatingto this program of study. Further information is availablefrom the Academic Support Manager, Australian Centrefor Educational Studies on phone (02) 9850 8649.

James Frank Kirk ScholarshipThe purpose of the scholarship is to assist highly talentedindividuals in undertaking the full-time or part-timeMaster of Management (MMgt) program. The successfulapplicant must be an Australian citizen or permanent res-ident.



Karen Lynch Memorial Award: Grant-in-Aid This grant-in-aid of $10,000 per annum, is offered to anindigenous student to assist in postgraduate studies.These studies should be seen to have positive communi-ty outcomes. Candidates are nominated by Warawara atMacquarie University and compete for the award withstudents from other universities.

Malcolm Irving ScholarshipThe purpose of the scholarship is to assist highly talentedindividuals in undertaking the full-time or part-timePostgraduate Diploma in Management program. The suc-cessful applicant must be a citizen of a country other thanAustralia.



Master of International BusinessScholarship The purpose of these scholarships is to provide assistancetowards the tuition fees for the Master of InternationalBusiness course for the three students with the highestcumulative GPAs in the Bachelor of Business Hospitalityand Tourism. The students will receive tuition feewaivers for all or some of their units in the Master ofInternational Business. Details can be obtained from theOffice of the Registrar, International College ofManagement, Sydney (ICMS) on 9977 0333 or email:[email protected]

MGSM Alumni ScholarshipThe purpose of the scholarship is to assist highly talentedindividuals in undertaking the full-time or part-timeMaster of Business Administration (MBA) program. Thesuccessful applicant must have a Bachelor degree and bean Australian citizen or permanent resident.

There is one scholarship to the value of 50% of tuitionfees over a one year period. In making the decision, thefollowing criteria will apply: career achievements, per-sonal achievements, goals and ambitions, communityactivities, expectations and perceived value of the pro-gram to their career, motivation and desire to achieve ina program, scholastic achievements and leadership roles.


Unisys ScholarshipThe purpose of this scholarship is to assist talentedwomen with potential for future leadership in the ITServices sector in undertaking the full-time or part-timeMaster of Business Administration (MBA) program. Thesuccessful applicant must be a female Australian citizenor permanent resident, have gained entry into the part-time or full-time MGSM Master of BusinessAdministration program, have a Bachelor degree in arelated field, or equivalent qualifications. The applicantmust have either achieved or demonstrated previous pro-fessional experience in the IT services industry and/or a

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demonstrated commitment to a career in that industry,high potential in their chosen field or industry, thought,leadership and vision, leadership and integrity as a rolemodel for women.

There will be three scholarships to the value of $10,000each for tuition fees over a one year period.


The Vice-Chancellor's ScholarshipThe purpose of the scholarship is to assist highly talentedindividuals in undertaking the full-time or part-timeMaster of Business Administration (MBA) program. Thesuccessful applicant must be a citizen of a country otherthan Australia. There is one scholarship to the value of50% of tuition fees over a one year period. In making thedecision, the following criteria will be considered: careerachievements, personal achievements, goals and ambi-tions, community activities, expectations and perceivedvalue of the program to their career, motivation anddesire to achieve in a program, scholastic achievementsand leadership roles.


Woolworth's Scholarship The purpose of this scholarship is to provide assistancetowards the tuition fees of either the Master of BusinessAdministration (MBA) or Master of Management(MMgt) in the Graduate School of Management. Thescholarship holder, prior to commencing the award, shallbe currently employed in a permanent (full or part-time)position in the Australian retail industry and have demon-strated commitment to a career in that industry.Applications should be made on the relevant applicationform available from the Graduate School ofManagement.