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Transfer from Professional Doctorate to Doctor of Philosophy or Masters by Research

My course HDR Degree management Transfer from Professional Doctorate to Doctor of Philosophy or Masters by Research

Degree management

    Overview Intermit my candidature Transfer between part-time and full-time enrolment Transfer between internal and external enrolment Study away from my usual location for more than 3 consecutive months Make a change to my supervisory team Make a significant change to my thesis Transfer from Masters by Research to Doctor of Philosophy Transfer from Doctor of Philosophy to Masters by Research Transfer from Professional Doctorate to Doctor of Philosophy or Masters by Research Write up my thesis away from my usual study location Extend my candidature Withdraw from my candidature

For domestic students, dependent upon the duration of candidature and the amount of Research Training Program support already used by the student, tuition fees may apply.

For international students, tuition fees will continue to apply.

If you are changing supervisors, you should also complete the HDR Application to Change Supervisory Team.

 

How to prepare

  • read Higher Degrees by Research Policy Section 4.6.
  • read HDR Admission and Enrolment Procedures Section 6.
  • consult your supervisor (you may still apply if they disagree).
  • organise documentary evidence to support your request. Provide a statement in support of your case for transferring from a Professional Doctorate to PhD or Masters candidature which includes:
    • A summary of work to date and a description of how it can be changed into a Masters / PhD project
    • A completion plan for the proposed Masters/PhD project (which includes details and expected completion dates for draft chapters and any additional field work, data analysis, or laboratory work required for the project).
  • confirm your contact and candidature details in the Student Information System.     
International students on a student visa

If the transfer is approved, you must submit an application to transfer to a new degree on the prescribed Transfer Degree Form available from internationalapply@flinders.edu.au

Making this change will affect your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) and the University is required to inform the Department of Home Affairs of your decision which will have implications for your current visa. If you have questions, please contact internationalcompliance@flinders.edu.au

Sponsored students

Confirm your proposed change complies with your sponsorship conditions.

Coursework HDR students

Any consequential changes to your enrolment in credit-based topics must be made by you via the Student Information System.

 

How to apply

  • Complete the request online in Inspire and submit it at least four weeks before the proposed change. Please also complete the Completion Plan, and submit with your application.
  • If you submit your application after the census date it may affect your Research Training Program (RTP) fee offset or international tuition fees.
  • You may seek changes to prior enrolment periods only if extenuating circumstances exist and you must include supporting evidence such as medical documentation for the Dean of Graduate Research to review.
  • The Office of Graduate Research will notify you of the outcome via your Flinders email address.

Need help?

If you have any questions related to our HDR programs and courses or require any additional information please don't hesitate to contact us. 

HDR.Progression@flinders.edu.au

(08) 8201 5958

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