3.1 The URC is responsible for the administration of research higher degrees, subject to the general supervision of the Academic Board. The Chair of the URC may act executively out-of-session on behalf of the Committee, subject to any action being reported to the Committee at its next meeting.

3.2 The URC will report regularly to the Academic Board and make recommendations on the award of research higher degrees directly to the Board.

3.3 The relevant Faculty Research Committee or equivalent, under the general supervision of the Faculty Board, will administer the coursework component of doctorates and master-by-research degrees, identified in the Schedule of Research Higher Degrees.

3.4 The RDSC and the HETS are sub-committees of the URC and report to the URC.

3.5 Designated Officers in Graduate Research are authorised to action matters approved by the RDSC, the HETS, and/or the URC.