Research Student Admission - Appeal Process

If an applicant would like to seek explanation in relation to a College decision to deny admission to a Higher Degree by Research program; he/she should contact the College Student Office staff in the first instance. If still unsatisfied, the applicant may request a review of the decision under sub rule 2.4 of the Research Awards Rules (No. 2) 2008 . The applicant must follow the appeal procedures {as required in sub rule 2.4 (3)} outlined below:

The applicant must write formally to the Dean of the College of Arts & Social Sciences requesting a review of the decision. The appeal must be lodged within 20 working days of the date of advice of the outcome of the application for admission.

The applicant must write a detailed statement of the reasons for the request to review the College admission decision including all relevant supporting documentation. The appeal should be lodged at the College Student Office to the attention of the Manager of the College Student Office.

The Dean of the College of Arts & Social Sciences will take this documentation into account and review the case. The Dean may also seek advice from relevant staff.

After considering all of the information available, the Dean may:

a) confirm the original decision not to admit the applicant to the program concerned; or

b) set aside the original decision and admit the applicant to the program.

The Dean will make a decision within 20 working days of the receipt of the request for review. The reasons for the decision will be given to the applicant in writing within 7 working days of the decision.