11 (1) 12.12.20(1) At least 1 one1 supervisor for a candidate will must be a member of the full-time academic staff of the University.
Note: [NOTE: It is intended that one supervisor would act as a candidate’s supervisor for the duration of the candidate’s program.]
2.20(2) However, a person who is not a full-time member of the academic staff of the University may only be appointed as supervisor and chair of a supervisory panel for a candidate for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy with the approval of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education).
2.20(3) Also, if a person who is not a full-time member of the academic staff of the University is appointed as a chair of a supervisory panel for a candidate for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy, a person who is a full-time member of the academic staff of the University must be appointed as an additional supervisor.
(2) 12.2 With the approval of the Committee, a person who is not a full-time member of the academic staff of the University may be appointed as an additional, but in such case at least one person who is a full-time member of the academic staff of the University will also be appointed supervisor.
(3) 12.3 When a sole supervisor is absent from the University and/or is unable to perform the duties of a supervisor, for more than three 3 consecutive months, the prescribed authority will must appoint an acting supervisor for the period of the absence.
(4) 12.42.20(4) Subject to the directions of the Committeeprescribed authority, a supervisor must supervise the candidate’s academic program and the candidate’s observance of these Rules and enable the candidate to obtain advice on any matter relevant to the program assist a candidate in the pursuit of the course, or that part of the course in relation to which the supervisor is appointed, and in the observance of these Rules.
(5) 12.52.20(5) A supervisor who considers that a candidate has failed to pursue the candidate’s academic program satisfactorily or has not observed these Rules must report accordingly to the prescribed authority.
If a supervisor considers that a candidate has failed to pursue the course, or that part of the course in relation to which the supervisor is appointed, satisfactorily, or has not observed these Rules, the supervisor must report accordingly to the prescribed authority.2.21 Advisers
2.21(1) Unless the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education) approves otherwise, the prescribed authority must, in relation to a candidate for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy:
(a) for whom 1 supervisor is appointed under this Division—appoint not less than 2 advisers; and
(b) for whom 2 supervisors are appointed under this Division — appoint not less than 1 adviser.
2.21(2) However, if 3 or more supervisors are appointed in relation to any candidate, the prescribed authority may appoint 1 or more advisers in relation to the candidate.
2.21(3) The function of an adviser is to advise the candidate, at the request of the candidate, on any matter relating to the candidate's academic program.
2.21(4) The prescribed authority may direct advisers in relation to their duties.
Division 2.8: General Provisions Applying to Awards
2.22 Duration of standard program
2.22(1) An academic program may be pursued full-time or part-time.
2.22(2) The standard enrolment for a full-time student is 48 weeks per calendar year of the program, or 48 units.
2.22(3) The standard enrolment for a part-time student is 48 weeks per calendar year of the program, or 24 units.
2.22(4) The duration of a research program is measured in units, each unit representing:
(a) in the case of a full-time candidate – 1 week’s research effort; or
(b) in the case of a part-time candidate – 2 weeks’ research effort.
2.23 Attendance at the University
2.23(1) An academic program must be pursued at the University or at another place approved by the prescribed authority on the recommendation of the head of the relevant academic section.
2.23(2) The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education) may make Orders setting out the maximum period or the number or value of courses for which a particular academic program may be pursued outside the University.
2.23(3) However, approval is not to be given for the completion of all or part of an academic program outside the University unless the prescribed authority on the recommendation of the head of the relevant academic section is satisfied that:
(a) the courses are substantially comparable in quality with equivalent courses offered by the University for the academic program; or
(b) the institution concerned has satisfactory research facilities for the purposes of the academic program;
as the case requires.
2.24 English language requirements
2.24(1) An academic program is to be conducted in the English language unless the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education) determines otherwise.
2.25 Pursuit of academic program
2.25(1) A candidate must pursue the program to the satisfaction of the prescribed authority.
2.25(2) The pursuit of an academic program by a candidate includes the right to use the facilities of the University if such use is reasonable having regard to the nature of the program.
2.26 Expiration of academic program
2.26(1) An academic program expires when it has been pursued for its maximum duration under these Rules.
2.26(2) If, before an academic program otherwise expires:
(a) a candidate withdraws from the program; or
(b) the candidate’s candidature is terminated; or
(c) the candidate has completed the coursework requirements (if any) and has submitted his or her thesis for the relevant award;
the program is taken to have expired on the date of that withdrawal, termination, completion or submission as the case requires.
2.27 Program leave of absence
2.27(1) The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education) may, on the recommendation of the prescribed authority, grant a candidate program leave of absence from the candidate's academic program for a research degree for such period as the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education) thinks fit.
2.27(2) However, no period of program leave of absence may be less than 1 week for a full-time candidate or 2 weeks for a part-time candidate.
2.28 Withdrawal from academic program
2.28(1) A candidate may, at any time before the candidate's academic program expires, withdraw from the program by notice in writing delivered to the Director SAS.
2.29 Termination of academic program
2.29(1) The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education) may, on the recommendation of the prescribed authority, terminate a candidature for an academic program on the ground that the candidate has failed to pursue the academic program to the satisfaction of the prescribed authority, or that the candidate has otherwise failed to comply with these Rules or a condition imposed by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education) or prescribed authority on the person’s admission to candidature.
2.29(2) Before exercising the power referred to in subrule 2.29(1), the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education) must give the candidate an opportunity to make representations, orally or in writing, and must take such representations into account before reaching a decision on the matter.
Note: [NOTE: See rule 2.64 about notification of decisions and Part 4 for rights and procedures relating to review of decisions.]
2.30 Other employment
2.30(1) A candidate pursuing a full-time academic program must not engage in any paid employment during the program without the approval of the prescribed authority.
Note: [NOTE: A candidate is expected to become familiar with relevant University policies, as set out in the Postgraduate Research Guide and Policy Papers, Codes and selected University Rules for Graduate Students and Staff. These documents are available on the internet at http://www.anu.edu.au/graduate and by links from http://www.anu.edu.au ]
PART 4—COURSES
Division 2.9: Program Requirements
Subdivision 2.9.1: Degree of Doctor of Philosophy
2.31 Application of Subdivision
2.31(1) This Subdivision applies to an academic program for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy and to a candidate pursuing such a program.
2.32 Academic program content
2.32(1) An academic program may consist of research into a topic determined by the prescribed authority, or a combination of research and coursework.
2.32(2) However, if the prescribed authority permits more than one topic, the topics must have a reasonable relationship with each other.
2.32(3) Research may be conducted by a candidate alone or jointly with another person.
2.32(4) The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education) may, by Order, determine the coursework requirements of an academic program.
2.32(5) If the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education) prescribes coursework requirements, the prescribed authority must organise coursework as required and arrange for members of the staff of the University or other qualified persons to conduct the coursework.
2.32(6) An academic program is to contain a research component of at least two-thirds of the total requirements for the degree.
2.32(7) Completion of an academic program for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy requires at least 96 units and, unless otherwise approved by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education), not greater than 192 units.
2.32(8) In computing periods of time for completing units (not being coursework units) under this rule, periods of program leave of absence must not be taken into account.
2.32(9) To complete the requirements of the academic program satisfactorily, a candidate must pass the research (thesis) component, and any coursework, or clinical or professional practice that is required, at the standard indicated in the relevant determination.
2.33 Review and reporting
2.33(1) Continuation of a person’s candidature is subject to the satisfactory completion of an initial review of progress at a time, and in a form, directed by the prescribed authority in accordance with the Orders.
2.33(2) A candidate must give a report to the prescribed authority as directed by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education) or the prescribed authority in accordance with the Orders.
2.34 Extension of program
2.34(1) The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education) may, on application by a candidate, grant an extension to the duration of an academic program.
2.34(2) An extension may be for no longer than 12 months for a full-time program, or 24 months for a part-time program (or 48 units in each case), in the first instance.
2.35 Attendance
2.35(1) A candidate must attend the University for 18 months as a full-time candidate or 24 months as a part-time candidate.
2.35(2) However, if a candidate is based outside the University to undertake his or her academic program, the candidate must spend at least 4 weeks attending at the University during each year of his or her program.
2.35(3) The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education) may, by Order set or vary the criteria that constitute attendance at the University.
2.35(4) The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education) may, in writing, vary the time a particular candidate is required to spend attending at the University, having regard to the circumstances of the case.
Subdivision 2.9.2:Professional Doctorates by research
2.36 Application of Subdivision
2.36(1) This Subdivision applies to academic programs, and to candidates pursuing those programs, leading to a professional doctorate by research.
2.37 Academic program content
2.37(1) An academic program of study to which this Subdivision relates consists of research work determined by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education) together with any coursework or clinical or professional practice determined by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education).
2.37(2) Also, an academic program for a professional doctorate by research is to contain a research component of at least two-thirds of the total requirements for the degree, being research into a topic or topics approved by the prescribed authority.
2.37(3) However, if more than one topic is permitted under subrule 2.37(2), the topics must have a reasonable relationship with each other.
2.37(4) The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education) must determine the minimum standard of coursework that must be attained before a candidate is granted the award or before the candidate’s thesis is examined.
2.37(5) Each determination must be made available to relevant candidates and must contain a description of the academic program requirements.
2.37(6) A candidate must obtain the approval of the prescribed authority for the content of the candidate’s academic program and for any change to that content.
2.37(7) Completion of an academic program for a professional doctorate requires at least 96 units and, unless otherwise approved by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education), not greater than 192 units.
2.37(8) To complete the requirements of the academic program satisfactorily, a candidate must pass the coursework, the research (thesis) component, and any clinical or professional practice that is required, at the standard indicated in the relevant determination.
2.37(9) In computing periods of time for completing units (not being coursework units) under this rule, periods of program leave of absence must not be taken into account.
2.38 Review and reporting
2.38(1) Continuation of a person’s candidature is subject to the satisfactory completion of an initial review of progress at a time, and in a form, directed by the prescribed authority in accordance with the Orders.
2.38(2) A candidate must give a report to the prescribed authority as directed by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education) or prescribed authority in accordance with the Orders.
2.39 Extension of program
2.39(1) The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education) may, on application by a candidate, grant an extension to the duration of an academic program for a professional doctorate by research.
2.39(2) An extension may be for no longer than 12 months for a full-time program, or 24 months for a part-time program (or 48 units in each case), in the first instance.
Subdivision 2.9.3: Degree of Master of Philosophy and other degrees of Master by research
2.40 Application of Subdivision
2.40(1) This Subdivision applies to academic programs, and to candidates pursuing those programs, for the degree of Master of Philosophy and other degrees of Master by research.
2.41 Academic program content
2.41(1) An academic program is to consist of research into a topic determined by the prescribed authority, provided that, if more than 1 topic is permitted, the topics are to have a reasonable relationship with each other.
2.41(2) However, an academic program may also include coursework or clinical or professional practice as the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education) determines, provided that an academic program contains a research component of at least two-thirds of the total requirements for the degree.
2.41(3) Completion of an academic program requires at least 48 units and, unless otherwise approved by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education), not greater than 96 units.
2.41(4) In computing periods of time for completing units (not being coursework units) under this rule, periods of program leave of absence must not be taken into account.
2.41(5) To complete the requirements of the academic program satisfactorily, a candidate must pass the coursework, the research (thesis) component, and any clinical or professional practice that is required, at the standard indicated in the relevant determination.
2.42 Review and reporting
2.42(1) Continuation of a person’s candidature is subject to the satisfactory completion of an initial review of progress at a time, and in a form, directed by the prescribed authority in accordance with the Orders.
2.42(2) A candidate must give a report to the prescribed authority as directed by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education) or prescribed authority in accordance with the Orders.
2.43 Extension of program
2.43(1) The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education) may grant an extension to the duration of an academic program.
2.43(2) An extension may be for no longer than 6 months for a full-time program, or 12 months for a part-time program (or 24 units in each case), in the first instance.
Subdivision 2.9.4: Combined programs
2.44 Combined programs
2.44(1) With the permission of the prescribed authorities concerned, a candidate may undertake the programs for 2 degrees as a combined program.
2.44(2) The University offers the combined programs mentioned in Part 6 of the Schedule.
2.45 Combined program: requirements
2.45(1) The requirements for a combined program are as set out in the Orders made by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education).
2.45(2) Rules and Orders that apply to a component program of a combined program apply, except where they are inconsistent with Orders made under this rule, to that component of the combined program.