Maximum Time for Completion of Programs Schedule

Document Number000962
Date Approved14 October 2011
Date Last Amended17 December 2012
        
This schedule is effective from 1 January 2012.

Schedule of the Rules Governing Awards and Programs

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Summary of the Schedule

This schedule supports the implementation of the Rules Governing Awards and the Program Management Procedure Manual and sets out the maximum time for students to complete their program in order to receive the relevant award.

It applies to:

  • Enabling programs
  • Undergraduate programs
  • Undergraduate Honours programs
  • Postgraduate coursework programs
  • Professional Doctorates
  • Masters of Philosophy
  • Doctor of Philosophy
  • Higher Doctorates 
Approval AuthorityCouncil; Academic Senate has amendment authority
Date Approved14 October 2011
Date Last Amended17 December 2012
Date for Review14 October 2014
Policy SponsorDeputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic)
Policy OwnerPresident of Academic Senate
Policy ContactDeputy Academic Registrar, Governance and Academic Administration
Amendment History

Minor Amendment - Replaced Policy Sponsor with Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Governance and Policy, 18 January 2013.

Amendment to Clauses 4.1, 4.2, 4.2.1, 4.3, 4.3.1 and 8 to align the Research Higher Degree duration to the Australian Government's Research Training Scheme Grant conditions approved by President of Academic Senate, under delegated authority, 17 December 2012.

Program Management Policy and Procedure Manual - Coursework added to Introduction and Coursework added in clause 8. 26 March 2012.

Amendment Clause 4.1.1.e - correction of time for completion of Professional Doctorate from 5 to 10 years, approved President of Academic Senate under AUB1 8 March 2012.

Approved Council, 14 October 2011.