Policies, regulations and codes of good practice
Being familiar with the requirements governing research degrees will help you know what to expect from UniSA and what UniSA expects of you.
The Candidature information you receive upon enrolment will provide a summary of what you need to know during your candidature.
Academic regulations
Your most important reference point during your candidature will be the academic regulations for your degree.
Academic regulations for higher degrees by research
The Academic regulations for higher degrees by research include:
- Research degree programs and admission criteria
- Application for admission
- Guidelines for the preparation of research proposals
- Guidelines for the presentation of theses (2a, 2b, 2c)
- Statement of minimum resources for higher degree by research students
Academic regulations for the Doctor of Philosophy (by Portfolio of Publications)
The Academic regulations for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (by Portfolio of Publications) include:
- Degree and admission criteria
- Application for admission
- The program of study and research
- Guidelines for the preparation of research statements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (by Portfolio of Publications)
- Requirements for the presentation of theses
- Statement of minimum resources for higher degree by research students
Policies
Refer particularly to the following University policies:
- University Activities Policy (staff and student access) for management of intellectual property, confidentiality and conflict of interest
- Authorship Policy for maintenance of records, retention of data, publications and authorship
- Academic staff enrolled in University programs
- University policies
Codes and procedures
The Code of good practice: research degrees management and supervision outlines the University's expectations of research degree supervisors, research degree students, Research Degree Coordinators / Research Education Portfolio Leaders and others involved in research education.