Doctor of Philosophy

The degree of Doctor of Philosophy is a research degree awarded for a thesis considered to be a substantially original contribution to the subject concerned.

For the rules and guidelines pertaining to the degree and canditature, students whould refer to the relevant University policies and procedures especially:

• University of Sydney (Higher Degree by Research) Rule 2011)
• Thesis and Examination of Higher Degree by Research Policy 2015.

Further policy documents are found in the Policy Register sydney.edu.au/policies.

Students should also refer to the Higher Degree by Research pages on the University’s Current Student website.