12.1.1 A candidate will normally pursue their studies wholly under the control of the University and carry out their work at the University except as provided in Regulations 12.1.2 to 12.1.8.
12.1.2 A candidate may be permitted, with the approval of the Associate Dean Research, to collect research material in the field. Such fieldwork should be noted in confirmation of candidature documentation and, where relevant, the ethics approval application.
12.1.3 Where appropriate, the Principal Supervisor, in consultation with the Associate Dean Research, should ensure that an Associate Supervisor is appointed to assist the candidate in the field. The extent of this assistance should be agreed to and documented.
12.1.4 The Principal Supervisor and candidate should agree in advance as to the extent of contact to be maintained whilst the candidate is absent from the University. This should be documented.
12.1.5 For a doctoral degree, a candidate will not normally spend more than a total of one year of full-time study (or part-time equivalent) carrying out fieldwork away from the University. For a master-by-research degree, the period will normally be a maximum of six months of full-time study (or part-time equivalent). Periods of approved study leave count towards candidature.
12.1.6 Any fieldwork occurring outside Australia requires the approval of the Dean of Research and will be subject to travel advisories at the time as issued by the Commonwealth Government.
12.1.7 All fieldwork, irrespective of whether it is occurring within Australia or outside Australia, must be approved before it commences and before any travel arrangements are made.
12.1.8 A candidate who has been granted permission to undertake fieldwork outside of the University will remain subject to relevant ACU regulations, rules, policies and procedures, as well as any fees which may be applicable at the time.
12.2.1 A candidate may, on the recommendation of the Associate Dean Research and approval of the Dean of Research, finalise their thesis for examination outside the University, subject to the following:
12.2.2 A candidate who has been granted permission to study outside of the University to finalise their thesis for examination will remain subject to relevant ACU regulations, rules, policies and procedures, as well as any fees which may be applicable at the time.
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Short url: https://handbook.acu.edu.au/825865