1997 QUT Handbook

Transfer of Credit
(i) On the recommendation of the Course Coordinator, the Dean may grant credit for studies passed at an
approved institution of higher education, provided that:
(a) the studies are of equivalent standard and value to those offered at the University
(b) the studies are appropriate to the candidate’s work at the University
(c) the studies have not counted towards a previous qualification
(d) the studies are not included in those that have been designated as qualifying studies for the course.
(ii) There shall be no maximum credit granted for units previously completed at this institution prior to
enrolment in the Master of Education (Research) award.
(iii) The maximum credit granted for studies passed elsewhere shall be the equivalent to one semester of
full-time study.
(iv) Credit may be granted for units passed elsewhere after enrolment in the Master of Education (Research)
award, provided that the candidate has previously obtained the permission of the Dean to enrol in
these units.
(v) Where credit is granted the Dean may reduce proportionately the candidate’s period of enrolment.
(iv) A candidate who is re-enrolling following withdrawal or termination of candidature may be granted
credit for previously successful studies by the Dean upon the recommendation of the Course Coordinator.
Supervision
(i) Normally, the Principal Supervisor will be a member of the Faculty of Education.
(ii) The University’s rules for PhD supervisors are supported in regard to principal and associate supervisors.
(iii) For Masters students, a maximum of two supervisors should constitute the supervisory team.
(iv) Procedures for selection of supervisors may be obtained from Heads of School, Directors of Research
Centres and Concentrations.
(v) It is generally expected that the student will discuss the prospect of supervision with Heads of School,
Directors of Centres or Research Concentrations and with the Course Coordinator.
(vi) The Course Coordinator, after agreement with the relevant Head of School(s) recommends the names
of supervisors for specific students to the HDAC which in turn recommends supervisors to the Faculty
Academic Board,
(vii) The names of supported supervisors of students in research degrees will be transmitted for University
approval to the Research Management Committee.
Progression and Unsatisfactory Progress
Progression
In each semester of the candidature, six-monthly progress reports are required from the Principal Supervisor
to be reviewed by the Course Coordinator and then forwarded to the RMC. Satisfactory progress for
provisional candidates will consist of passing qualifying requirements or course units at the appropriate
levels. For students enrolled in research studies, satisfactory progress will be judged by the submission of
a report to the Course Coordinator. Progress reports will be submitted at designated intervals, normally at
least twice each year.
Unsatisfactory progress (under review)
When progress is deemed unsatisfactory by the Course Coordinator or supervisor, the Course Coordinator
will write to the candidate to request an indication of what action has been or will be taken to ensure
progress is satisfactory for the next report.
When two consecutive reports indicate unsatisfactory progress, the Dean may require the candidate to
show cause against exclusion. A student excluded under these rules has a right of appeal to the Academic
Appeals Committee.
(i) With respect to coursework studies, candidates who have failed two or more units or who have otherwise
progressed unsatisfactorily may have their candidature terminated by the Dean.
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