Higher Degree Research Policies

There are a range of Western Sydney University policies that are relevant to all higher degree research candidates. You must ensure that you have a clear understanding of how these policies apply to your candidature and your responsibilities as a research candidate.

• Conflict of Interest Policy(opens in a new window) - Policy on identifying, declaring and managing conflicts of interest.
• Doctorate Policy(opens in a new window) - Policy on admission, English language requirements, progress reports, requirements of the degree and examinations.
• Dual Award and Joint Higher Degrees Policy(opens in a new window) - Policy on degrees awarded by two universities.
• Intellectual Property Policy(opens in a new window) - the commitment to an environment in which mutual respect, dignity and inclusion prevail.
• Master of Research Policy(opens in a new window) - establishes the requirements and procedures for undertaking the Master of Research (MRes) degree.
• Research Code of Practice(opens in a new window) - specifically authorship, plagiarism, inculcation of good research practice, responsibilities to research candidates.
• Research Higher Degree Appeals Procedures(opens in a new window) - Appeal procedures; against allocation of a scholarship or examination result, on procedural grounds.
• Research Higher Degree Candidature Essential Resources Policy(opens in a new window) - Outlines candidate entitlements and School or Research Institute responsibilities in delivering resources.
• Research Higher Degree and Research Training Program Scholarship Policy(opens in a new window) - Outlines conditions of award applying to scholarship with stipend holders.
• Research Masters (Honours) Policy(opens in a new window) - This policy is currently under review.
• Respect and Inclusion in Learning and Working Policy(opens in a new window) - Commitment to a working and learning environment in which mutual respect, dignity and inclusion prevail.
• Student Misconduct Rule(opens in a new window) - Definition, identification, reporting and consequences of student misconduct.
• Supervision of Research Candidates Policy(opens in a new window) - Roles, responsibilities and eligibility of research higher degree supervisors.
• Work Health and Safety Policy(opens in a new window)