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  • 1. Interpretation/Definitions
  • 2. Application of Regulations
  • 3. Administration of Higher Degree Programmes
  • 4. Eligibility tor Admission to Higher Degree Candidature
  • 5. Admission to Higher Degree Candidature
  • 6. Credit
  • 7. Enrolment and Re-Enrolment
  • 8. Status and Commencement Date of Candidature
  • 9. Course of Study and Research
  • 10. Pursuance of Candidature
  • 11. Supervisors
  • 12. Obtaining Ethical Clearance for Research
  • 13. Ownership of Intellectual Property
  • 14. Standards of Scholarly Integrity
  • 15. General Requirements for the Continuation of Candidature
  • 16. Submission of Thesis for Examination
  • 17. Examinations
  • 18. Grievance Procedures, Right of Review and Appeal (20)
  • 19. Conferral of Awards
  • 20. Alteration of Regulations
  • 21. Saving Clause
  • SCHEDULE - Higher Degrees
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• 6.3 Recognition of Prior Learning
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• Academic Honesty Policy
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• 6.26 Guidelines for Postgraduate Coursework Programs (other than Professional Doctorates)
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• Scholarships, Bursaries, Prizes and Awards
• Award of University Medals - Rules
• Award of University Medals - Guidelines
• Award of Faculty Medals - Rules

1. The following Higher Degrees may be awarded by the University
Doctor of Education (EdD)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Doctor of Psychology (DPsych)
Master of Education (Research) [MEd (Res)]
Master of Exercise Science (Research) [MExSc (Res)]
Master of Midwifery (Research) [MMid (Res)]
Master of Nursing (Research) [MN (Res)]
Master of Philosophy (MPhil)

2. Conditions for the Award of Research and Professional Doctorate Degrees
The conditions for the award of the following degrees shall be determined by the Academic Board on the advice of the URRTMC and the Boards of the Faculties indicated:

URRTMC in consultation with all Faculties of the University
Doctor of Philosophy
Master of Philosophy

PROFESSIONAL Degrees

FACULTY OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
Doctor of Psychology

FACULTY OF EDUCATION
Doctor of Education
Master of Education (Research)

FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
Master of Exercise Science (Research)
Master of Midwifery (Research)
Master of Nursing (Research)

3. Duration of Candidature
The requirements for the award of a research degree shall be met within the period indicated: