Format of dissertation

When submitting a dissertation for examination, it should be bound in temporary form. The temporary bound dissertation must:

• be strong enough to prevent damage to the dissertation during the ordinary course of postage and handling
• not be bound in a ring or spring folder.

Dissertation guidelines

Candidates should familiarise themselves with the guidelines for the preparation of research dissertations outlined in Section 4.5 of the University Calendar prior to submitting their dissertation for examination.

These guidelines include detailed specifications on:

• language
• style
• length of dissertation
• format of dissertation
• binding
• referencing, citation and footnotes
• previously published material
• confidential dissertations
• copyright
• presentation of dissertation
• library guidelines.

External editors

When preparing a dissertation for examination, supervisors are expected to provide editorial advice to their students. Students may also use external editors for proof-reading and editing, but should:

• discuss this with their principal supervisor first
• provide the external editor with a copy of the guidelines for proof-reading and editing of theses and dissertations by external editors outlined in section 4.5.1 of the University Calendar.