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Higher Doctorate

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Definition overview

1 Definition

A higher doctorate is the highest academic qualification awarded by the University and give formal public recognition to scholars who have made a substantial, original and distinguished contribution to the knowledge and understanding of any branch of learning with which the University is concerned.

2 References

UniSQ Defined.

3 Definition Information

Approved Date

21/9/2021

Effective Date

21/9/2021

Record No

21/683PL

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