Thesis preparation and submission
Submission of a thesis is an exciting milestone for both students and supervisors and one that should be celebrated.
Before submitting
Writing a thesis is a lengthy process, often requiring multiple redrafts and revisions.
Drafts should be provided and reviewed on a regular basis to keep up momentum as the submission deadline approaches. Please ensure that all course requirements (MDP compulsory module; Milestones; Program Training-Coursework/Professional Development) have been completed before progressing with your submission.
The information below has been provided to you to make your experience as easy as possible. You may also like to refer to the Graduate Research Thesis Examination Procedures for further insight into the thesis examination process.
Selecting and Nominating Examiners
The main supervisor is responsible for approaching potential examiners for their students' thesis. Initial discussions normally take place at the student’s final milestone review and it is recommended that examiners are approached at least 4-6 weeks before expected submission.
Students are entitled to participate in informal discussions regarding potential examiners, and to name individuals whom they do not wish appointed as examiners.
Nominated examiners, and replacement examiners, must be endorsed by the Chair of Examiners. Students will be formally notified of their examiners following dispatch of the thesis.
Submitting a thesis for examination
Before submitting a thesis, please make sure the following has been thought of, and/or completed.
Please note that students are not required to submit physical copies of their thesis. Thesis submission and examination is completed online via the Thesis Examination Portal.
While under examination
The entire examination process normally takes four to six months, however it can take longer.