Enrolment in Additional Units
Students enrolled in a Higher Degree Research program are allowed to enrol in other programs of study in exceptional circumstances only. Written approval from the Division of enrolment for your research program is required. Concurrent enrolment in other programs is limited to a maximum of one 4 credit point unit per semester for full-time candidates.
Additional units which are not a core component of the research program but are considered essential for the student’s research program must be approved by the Division. Enrolment in these units is limited to a maximum of 4 credit points per semester. All enquiries concerning the content, availability and timetabling of coursework units should be directed to the relevant Department or Division of enrolment.
HDR candidates interested in applying to enrol in an additional coursework unit should discuss this option with their Principal Supervisor. Enrolment in the unit is done by completing a Change of Program (COP) form and obtaining approval on this form of the Principal Supervisor and Dean of Division. The form should be forwarded to HDRO by the required coursework enrolment date. HDRC candidates enrolled in such coursework units are governed by the Rules relating to the coursework unit of enrolment.
Some research degrees, including the professional doctorates, incorporate coursework units as a core part of the program. The structure of these programs and the units in which the students must enrol are listed in the Handbook of Postgraduate Studies. Students enrolling in these programs must consult the appropriate Departmental adviser for advice or information on the units in which they should enrol. Continuing students in such programs need to enrol each year in the appropriate coursework units for the degree. The units in the required coursework component are registered on the Management Information System under the Higher Degree Compulsory Coursework (HDCC).
Some Departments require students in Higher Degree Research programs to enrol in seminar units which have no credit point weighting or to enrol in additional coursework units which are not a part of the degree requirements but are recommended for their programs of research. Additional enrolment may be required if the units form part of the Divisional Commencement Program for the Division of enrolment. These units are exempt from fees and the supervisor or department must certify that the units are essential for the student’s research program. These units are entered in a secondary program called Higher Degree Research Training (HDRT).
Any additional units of enrolment required for research programs are listed on the letter of offer of admission sent to students and are additionally summarised in the Enrolment Information for Higher Degree Research Students.