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Writing and submitting your thesis

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While writing

Writing and referencing · Thesis word count · Thesis format and required contents · Title page and declaration

Prepare to submit

  1. Preparing for submission — work backwards from your recorded end date.
  2. Examination team and approval — your DoS arranges RD12.
  3. Submitting for examination — thesis PDF, RD15 and additional materials.
  4. Early or late submission — procedures outside the standard window.

If you need more time, distinguish Grace period from Extending maximum registration.

After examination

Completing corrections · Final thesis deposit · Thesis embargo and open access

Special requirements: Creative practice degrees · PhD by Published Works

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