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Overview OverviewHigher research degrees provide an opportunity for graduates who want to make a major contribution to knowledge by undertaking advanced level research through the exploration of ideas and issues in a thesis. The Faculty offers a Doctor of Philosophy, a Doctor of Juridical Science – the 'professional' Doctorate – and a Master of Laws by thesis. These degrees are particularly valuable for persons wishing to pursue a career in research or academia. Entry into these degrees is on the basis of proven research achievement. The Faculty's key research areas and strengths include:
The research interests of the Faculty's academic staff are listed in the Research Interests of Staff section at: www.uts.edu.au/div/publications/law/faculty/research.html The current Faculty of Law Research Report can be found at: Research management Research management is coordinated through the Faculty's Postgraduate Program Office. The Faculty's Graduate Studies Committee has delegated authority from the Faculty Board in Law for recommendations relating to the admission, progression and examination of research degree candidates, together with the development of policies and practices across the Faculty to assist candidates and enhance outcomes. Contacts Academic advice Dr Stan Palassis Administrative advice Amrita Mukhopadhyay ApplicationApplication should be made on a UTS Application for Admission to a Research Higher Degree. The application is assessed by the Director of the Faculty's Postgraduate Program for recommendation to the University Graduate School's Research Students Committee. The application is available from the Law Information Office, the University Graduate School or can be found online. Visit the University Graduate School website for further details: It is important that a formal application is lodged after the intending candidate has made contact with the Director of the Faculty's Postgraduate Program or a senior member of the Faculty's academic staff. This is necessary in order to clarify an appropriate research area and to ensure that supervision is available, together with any facilities that may be required. Research proposal Higher research degree candidates must provide a detailed proposal of their research when they submit their application. You will find a guide to writing a research proposal at: www.gradschool.uts.edu.au/prospective Application closing dates
All applicants will receive notification in writing of the outcome of their application. SupervisionSo that a higher research degree candidate may be guided and supervised properly, at least two supervisors will be appointed. Normally, at least one of the supervisors will have an equivalent degree. In addition, at least one of the supervisors shall be a full-time academic staff member of the University, and will be responsible for reporting progress and other matters to the Faculty and the University Graduate School Board. Candidates are required to make contact with their supervisor(s) at least once a month, to discuss the research being undertaken. ScholarshipsAll permanent residents/citizens of Australia applying for a higher research degree also apply for a scholarship. Applications are ranked according to merit by the Director of the Faculty's Postgraduate Program for recommendation to the University. Broadly, there are two types of scholarship: Scholarships with stipend A scholarship with stipend provides periodical payments to the student while they are studying, and a waiver of fees, apart from student service fees. Scholarships offered in this category are:
Students applying for any of the above scholarships are usually expected to have a Class 1 Honours undergraduate degree or a research Master's (by thesis) degree. Scholarships without stipend A scholarship without stipend provides no payments to the students but offers a waiver of course fees. These scholarships are:
Students obtaining an RTS place receive a full waiver of their course fees. The UTS fee-exemption scholarships offer successful applicants a 40 per cent waiver of their course fees. Students receiving either of these types of scholarships are required to pay student service fees. As there is no stipend, students do not receive any payment to help with their study. Detailed information on scholarships is available online at: Scholarships for international students Applicants who are neither citizens nor permanent residents of Australia may apply for the International Postgraduate Research Scholarship and AusAID Scholarship. Information can be found online at: telephone (02) 9514 1531 Support for research studentsThe Faculty provides a range of general facilities for higher degree research candidates1, such as:
Footnote: Library facilities The Library web page provides details of Library services, facilities and resources available to UTS students: University Graduate School The University Graduate School provides a focus for higher degree research students in all research courses at UTS. More broadly, the University Graduate School takes the lead in developing policy for graduate research studies in partnership with the faculties. They work to enhance the quality of graduate research programs by monitoring quality and supporting research degree students and their supervisors. Doctoral and Thesis candidates are encouraged to visit the University Graduate School website: University Graduate School |
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