Guidance on the submission and deposit of theses for research degree programmes

Late submission - or failure to deposit your thesis - constitutes failure of your degree. In cases where exceptional circumstances exist, you may apply for an extension to your submission deadline in advance of your deadline; a pending extension request is not sufficient.

The submission and deposit of theses is governed by Regulation 2.7 and section 12 and section 13 of the Policy on Research Degrees.

Submission and deposit of your research thesis is a formal process, like sitting an examination, and because of this, it is very important that you read these guidelines carefully.

Submitting for examination

Submitting after corrections

If you receive a corrections outcome at examination, whether for the same or a lower award, you should follow these instructions. If you receive a revise and resubmit outcome (or 'referral') you should follow the instructions in the 'Submitting for re-examination' section below. 

Submitting for re-examination

If you receive a revise and resubmit outcome (or 'referral') at your examination, whether for the same or a lower award, you should follow these instructions.

Depositing your thesis

If a degree is awarded after examination and you have made any corrections required to the satisfaction of the examiners, you must deposit your thesis with the University.

After you have met the requirements for depositing your thesis, you will receive formal notification of the award of your degree. Your degree cannot be awarded until you have met these requirements.