Research & Research Study

Continuing HDR candidates enrolled in time-based units are automatically re-enrolled in their time-based unit at the beginning each enrolment period. Manual re-enrolment is only necessary if the candidate is:

• required to enrol in Higher Degree Research Training (HDRT) units, e.g. seminar units and/or additional coursework units as recommended by the Division;
  
  OR
  
• enrolled in a professional doctorate or in a combined research/coursework program and is required to enrol in Higher Degree Compulsory Coursework (HDCC) units and/or other coursework units.

Higher degree research candidates who are enrolling in any additional HDRT units must have approval for enrolment and such enrolment is processed by HDRO. Once approved, any additional units can be added to the candidate’s program of study without additional fees (with some exceptions), provided such units are essential to the student’s research program. Research candidates are permitted to enrol in only one additional four credit point coursework unit per semester. All enquiries concerning content, availability and timetabling of coursework units should be directed to the relevant Department or Division of registration.

To effect the required change/s to your program you are required to complete the Change of Program (COP) form and lodge it with the HDRO by the due date.

The COP form can be downloaded from this website. Please ensure you complete the latest version of the COP form as the requirements change from time to time.

Enrolment Steps

(for all programs, EXCEPT the Combined PhD/Coursework Masters of Psychology and Doctor of Psychology programs)

1. Download the latest version of the COP form from this website or pick up the form from HDRO reception.
   
2. Arrange a time well in advance with your supervisor or academic adviser in your Division to discuss your enrolment requirements. Please ensure this is finalised in sufficient time to lodge the form with the HDRO by the due date.
   
3. Complete the relevant sections of the COP form, obtain signatures in section 6 and 7 and submit the form to the HDRO by:
   
   Friday 22 February 2008 for enrolments commencing in first half year, or
   Friday 22 August 2008 for enrolments commencing in second half year
   
4. If you have any outstanding debts including tuition fees or Library fines you must settle your debt in order to proceed with enrolment. You will not be permitted to proceed with enrolment if you have outstanding debt with the University. All students are expected to check their “Statement of Outstanding Charges” through “My Finances” via eStudent.

Enrolment Steps

(for continuing candidates enrolled in Combined PhD/Coursework Masters of Psychology and Doctor of Psychology programs)

If you have coursework units as part of your degree requirement, you must discuss your requirements with your supervisor or academic adviser in your Department. Ideally you will have completed these discussions well before the on-campus enrolment session, although advice on which unit/s to enrol will also be available on the enrolment day of

Friday 22 February 2008 for enrolments commencing in first half year, or
Friday 22 August 2008 (date to be confirmed) for enrolments commencing in second half year

For further information please contact:

Erin Thatcher
Department Postgraduate Officer (Research)
Department of Psychology
Division of Linguistics & Psychology
Location: C3A 510
Tel: 02 9850 8063
Fax: 02 9850 8062
Email: erin.thatcher@psy.mq.edu.au