Research Services Division
Research
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A. If you would like to see what a thesis should look like physically, you can inspect or borrow copies of previous Deakin theses at the library on each campus or if you would like to have a look at the archive collections they are available at the special collection area at the Waterfront campus Library.
Please visit Deakin Library for more information on their opening hours and contact details.
The guidelines for thesis presentation can be found on our Examination procedures page.
If you are interested in the contents of Australian theses in your research area, you can check the website of the Australian Digital Theses Program.
This is a relatively new resource which offers electronic versions of theses and a search function. The number of electronic theses is increasing all the time as more institutions participate and as they make digital versions of more of their theses available.
A. If you have been in receipt of a scholarship, an allowance for costs associated with the production of your thesis may be paid upon presentation of original receipts. Your eligibility will depend on the specific terms and conditions of your scholarship award. Recipients of the following scholarships are eligible:
The allowance must be claimed within six months of submission of the thesis and no more than two years after termination of the award. The amount paid will be up to the maximum rate applicable at the time of submission of the thesis. For example, the maximum amounts in 2008 are $420 for masters and $840 for doctoral candidates.
The allowance is a contribution towards the costs of production of the thesis and can only be used for the prescribed number of examination (three or four) and library (two) copies. It does not include such costs as additional personal copies, couriers, purchase of computer equipment, editing, checking of references and proof reading.
An allowance may be paid for costs associated with re-submission of a thesis, provided that the above conditions are met. The total allowance for submission and re-submission combined may not exceed the maximum amounts specified above.
To claim reimbursement, you need to first pay for the thesis production and then send the original receipts to the Research Scholarships Officer Scholarships Officer. It is recommended that you also keep a photocopy for your records.
Receipts should be sent to:
Scholarships Officer,
Research Services Division,
Deakin University,
Pigdons Road,
Geelong,
VIC 3217
A. The procedures to be followed are set out on our Examination procedures page.
A. You need to submit your thesis (the same applies to examination copies and Library copies) to the Examinations Officer, Higher Degrees by Research. You can submit it in person or by posting it from anywhere in the world. The Examinations Officer is located in Research Services on Level 3 of the Union Administration (Fred Jevons) Building. The postal address is:
Examinations Officer HDR, Research Services Division, Deakin University,Waurn Ponds VIC 3217 , Australia
Alternatively, if you would prefer to hand deliver the thesis to the Melbourne campus at Burwood, it can be submitted at Room EA1.29, Building EA, Deakin University, Elgar Road, Burwood.
Please ensure that you follow all other guidelines
and procedures as set out on our Examination procedures
page.
A. Examiners are asked to complete the examination and provide their reports within six weeks of receiving the thesis. If they comply with this timetable and there are no problems, the entire process could be completed in four months. In practice, however, it sometimes takes longer because examiners are busy people and may find it difficult to comply with the deadlines given. If you have not received advice on the progress of the examination after four months from the date of submission you should seek information from the Examinations Officer, HDR.
More information on Higher Degrees by Research: Examination Procedures
A. Please visit the following link for information on examination process
We also recommend you to visit Examination procedures page for further information.
A. Deakin uses examiners who:
A. Four examiners need to be nominated, of whom three are appointed to examine your thesis.
A. Your examiners remain anonymous during the examination process. Their identity will only be revealed to you after the examination if they approve.
A. While your thesis is under examination, you will be enrolled in a 0 credit point examination unit. 0 credit point units require no fees, but provide full access to the University's library and computer network.
A. The examiners’ reports will be sent to your Head of School who, after consulting the supervisor, is required to make a recommendation to the Research and Research Training Committee. The final outcome will then be determined by the Committee taking into account the recommendations of the examiners and the Head of School. The support of at least two examiners is required for a degree to be awarded.
A. The Examinations Officer will write to you informing you about the outcome of your examination. The letter will also contain instructions about any actions you need to take.
A. Yes, the normal practice is for the submission copies to be returned to you. It does happen, occasionally, that an examiner does not return the thesis despite numerous requests.
A. The year the thesis was submitted for examination. If the thesis has to go back to examiners for re-examination it is the year of resubmission.
A. This form is not located on the web. It is individually prepared for those candidates required to make minor revisions to their thesis and sent only to the supervisor along with copies of the examiners' reports.
A. Information about graduation is provided on the web at http://www.deakin.edu.au/current-students/study-information/graduation/app-info.php
A. You may only use the title “Doctor” once the degree has been conferred, i.e. after you have graduated.
