Submit your thesis
A PhD or Research Masters degree involves absorbing and interpreting vast amounts of existing information, developing new data or ideas, and with the advice of your supervisor, distilling these into a well-structured and clearly written research thesis, which is assessed by examiners of recognised international standing.
Each discipline area may have different requirements for the style of the thesis or, you may be submitting a thesis by publication or an exegesis with a creative component. It is important that you work with your supervisor to ensure you are on track for the style of thesis you plan to submit and that you read the relevant guidelines.
Thesis Examination Guidelines
The Thesis Examination Guidelines (PDF, 134KB) provide comprehensive information about how to prepare and submit your thesis for examination. Your thesis should also meet the requirements set out formally in the Higher Degree by Research Policy. Please contact Graduate Research if you have any questions.
Proof-reading and Editing of Theses
You may use a professional editor in preparing your thesis for submission. There are national guidelines for editing research theses. Please read these guidelines carefully, noting that before they commence the work, you will need to provide your editor with a copy of the guidelines, as well as evidence of your supervisor’s permission for the editing.
Submitting your thesis for examination
Your thesis is submitted electronically, via Canvas. You may refer to the Thesis Submission Checklist.
In addition to your thesis, you must submit a completed Thesis Examination Application Form, signed by both yourself and your principal supervisor.
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