Thesis and examinations
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Thesis structure options
A thesis can be structured in a number of ways. The style you choose should be appropriate for your discipline. -
Advice on writing your thesis
Deakin provides a considerable amount of support and advice to help you with the writing up of your thesis. -
Creative work examinations
Creative work examinations will be judged by appropriate examiners, and a written exegesis must also be submitted for examination. -
Examination procedures
The following information is for research degree students who are approaching examination. All students must submit their theses for examination through our online examination system, HDR examinations. -
Examination outcomes
Higher degrees by research are awarded on satisfactory completion of supervised but independent research which is described in a thesis. -
Forms and guidelines
Forms and guidelines used during the submission of your examination and library copy of your thesis. -
HDR examinations
How to access HDR online examinations and view frequently asked questions. -
Publishing
All research degree candidates are encouraged to publish their work in refereed journals.