Faculty of Science
Submission
1. Thesis preparation
The following website contains detailed advice on thesis preparation.
Theses may be written as a monograph, with a series of chapters presenting the aims, background, and theoretical and methodological framework of the research, and the results, analyses, and conclusions. Alternatively, it may be prepared according to the guidelines for a Thesis by Publication.
The final form of the thesis depends very much on the field of research, and expectations of the outcomes. You and your supervisor should discuss ideas for the final format of your thesis early in your candidature so that your project plan incorporates time to prepare publishable papers. You should also examine recently awarded theses from your own discipline area to get a feel for what is required.
Your Completion Plan should contain an extended thesis outline and draft Table of Contents, clearly showing the timeline for completion including specific goals and dates.
2. Thesis submission
For doctoral degrees, four copies of the thesis, accompanied by the Submission of an HDR Thesis for Examination Form (RTF) and the Author's Consent Form (RTF) must be submitted. Three copies of the thesis are required for a Masters degree examination.
The thesis and the required Forms must be submitted to the Faculty’s HDR Team for endorsement by the Faculty’s Associate Dean, HDR before forwarding to HDRO.
Detailed information on thesis submission can be viewed at the following website.
3. Thesis examination procedures
Please refer to the following website for a detailed overview of thesis examination procedures.
At least three months prior to submitting your thesis, you should discuss potential examiners with your supervisor(s). Guidelines regarding selection of suitable examiners can be found by following this link.
The Appointment of Examiners Form (RTF) should be prepared in accordance with the guidelines, and must be endorsed by the Faculty’s Associate Dean, HDR before it is forwarded to HDRO for consideration by the University’s Higher Degree Research Committee. Approval by the University of thesis examiners in advance of thesis submission will ensure fewer delays in the thesis examination process.
Please note: ALL documents relating to thesis submission must be delivered to the Faculty’s HDR Team where they will be checked and recorded prior to submission to HDRO.