Higher Degrees by Research Available

Admission

Entry Requirements :: Application Procedures :: International Students :: Transferring from Another Institution :: When to Apply

Entry Requirements

The admission requirements for Doctor of Philosophy, Masters Degrees by research and Professional Doctorates are specified in Regulation 5.1, Part B, Part C, and Part D and can be found at:

http://www.ballarat.edu.au/vco/legal/legislation/

Procedures on the admission to candidature are managed by the Research and Graduate Studies Office.

Application Procedures

Before applying for candidature you should discuss research opportunities and the availability of supporting facilities such as laboratory, computing or library facilities with the School of Research , Research Higher Degrees and Ethics Co-ordinator or your potential Principal Supervisor. You should also discuss the nature of any preparatory or additional studies such as coursework which you may be required to undertake.

You may also find it helpful to refer to the appropriate School web pages:

http://www.ballarat.edu.au/indexes/schools_sections.shtml

or the Research and Graduate Studies Page:

http://www.ballarat.edu.au/ard/ubresearch/rgso/index.shtml

If you have a special need, or require special provisions of any kind, you are advised to discuss these with the School Research, Research Higher Degrees and Ethics Co-ordinator.

Application forms for admission to candidature are available from Research and Graduate Studies Office. To download forms please click on the appropriate degree:

Masters by research

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Professional Doctorates               Doctor of Psychology (specific form)

Honours Equivalence Form

Referee Report Form

Candidates should complete sections A & B of the form and provide all documents listed in the Check List. These should be lodged with the Research and Graduate Studies Office. The School Research, Research Higher Degrees Ethics Coordinator recommends to the RHDC on the merits of the application of the applicant. Formal enrolment is not complete until your candidature and enrolment have been approved by the RHDC. In the first instance enrolment in doctoral programs is probationary. Procedures for the confirmation of candidature for Doctor of Philosophy, Professional Doctorates and conversion from Masters to PhD confirmed candidature are available on the following web page:

Guidelines for Confirmation of PhD Candidature

Guidelines for Confirmation of Professional Doctorate Candidature

Conversion from Masters Candidature to Confirmed PhD Candidature

International Students

Prospective applicants from overseas should contact the Research and Graduate Studies Office for advice on admission procedures, scholarship opportunities, English language requirements and fees. Before admission to higher degree by research candidature, overseas applicants intending to study in Australia must satisfy the University that they have adequate financial resources to undertake the study. Further information is available at:

Overseas students are requested to completed the approved application forms:

Masters by research

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Professional Doctorates                                     Doctor of Psychology (specific form)

For all details relating to Visa's, COE and travel arrangements please refer to the website below:

http://www.ballarat.edu.au/fdp/international/

Transferring from Another Institution

Higher degree by research candidates at other institutions who wish to transfer their candidature to University of Ballarat should contact the Research and Graduate Studies Office or School Research, Research Higher Degrees and Ethics Coordinator to discuss the opportunities before making formal application. Credit may be given for work carried out elsewhere, provided it has not been submitted for another degree. All details relating to the enrolment period at the other institution must be provided to the Research and Graduate Studies Office. The period of enrolment at the first institution will be deducted from the term of candidature at the University of Ballarat . This procedure is fully detailed in the Research Training Scheme Guidelines. The guidelines can be reviewed at the following Department of Education Science & Training (DEST) web page:

http://www.dest.gov.au/highered/research/rts.htm

When to Apply

It is currently possible to apply for higher degree by research candidature at any time of the year, but it is advisable to lodge your application by 31 January as funded places are limited.

Applications for scholarships have specific closing dates (see the scholarships section earlier in this Guide).