Department of Computing
Information for Current HDR Students
Requirements of the Programme
- A typical timeline of events for PhD students.
- Information about Computing Induction Programm organised every year.
- COMP901: Research Methods and Communication is a compulsory coursework unit. Most of the classes are now offered in conjunction with ITEC810. If you believe you already have sufficient relevant training, and would like this requirement be waived in your case, please contact the convenor of COMP901, currently Dr. Diego Molla.
- Details about the full research proposal required after six months for finishing the faculty commencement program.
- HDR students in the second year or later year need to complete the Annual Progress Report by the end of each year.
- HDR students can apply for HDR Research and Conference Funding from the University (MQPGRF) and the Faculty.
Research Activities
- Details of the annual Computing Doctoral Conference, where you'll present your work.
- Details of Computing HDR seminars.
General Information
- HDR FAQ page.
- The University's guideline for HDR candidatures and Supervisors.
- The Higher Degree Research Office Information for Current Students.
- A page of useful links (on writing a thesis, ethic, reviewing, etc)
- Procedures:
- the IRIS system, for collecting data about your publications
- changes of programme (e.g. from full-time to part-time, for a leave of absence, etc)
Computing-specific HDR-related Forms
- Travel checklist in Computing - to guide your through the process of arranging travel
- Refer to Funding and Grants from the faculty
- Budget template and sample budget
- HDR fund request form for request to use HDR project support fund (For Domestic travel only)
- Travel Pack forms
Sample PhD Theses
Some PhD theses are being made available here with the consent of their authors. They reflect varying practices and expectations in different research areas.
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Traditional Theses
- An Information Systems Thesis by Peter Busch, Macquarie University, 2004.
- A Computing Thesis by Mark Dras, Macquarie University, 1999.
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Theses by Publication
- A Computing Thesis by Ke-Bing Zhang, Macquarie University, 2007.
- A Philosophy Thesis by Abhaya Nayak, University of Rochester, 1993.
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