Research Higher Degrees Committee (RHDC)
The Research Higher Degrees Committee is responsible for advising the Academic Board through the Research and Graduate Studies Committee on all matters of policy relating to research higher degrees (postgraduate courses in which the research component is at least 66%), including the degree of Doctor of Philosophy, Masters by Research, and to Professional Doctorates. If you have any queries concerning the forms, policies and guidelines to be used, please contact the RHDC Secretary, Jennifer Gilbert.
Terms of Reference
This section holds the complete Terms of Reference for the Research Higher Degrees Committee, including a current list of Members.
Course Proposals
Here you will find Course Proposal forms for the introduction of a new research course/program or substantial change to an existing course/program. Proposal forms for new student awards are also available in this section.
RHDC Faculty Shepherds
If you need advice on the academic aspects of the proposal, please contact your RHDC Faculty Shepherd. Here you will find a list of RHDC Faculty Shepherds and the information on the role of Faculty Shepherd.
RHDC Meeting Dates for 2008
13 February
9 April
28 May
9 July
10 September
12 November
RHDC Minutes
Here you will find the Minutes of past Research Higher Degrees Committee meetings during 2007 and 2008.