Thesis and examinations
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
Everything you need to know:
- > before submitting
- > about your notice of intention to submit
- > preparing and submitting your thesis for examination
- > what happens after submission
- > preparing and lodging your library copies
- > what happens after lodgement
Examination outcomes
Outcomes awarded for Doctor of Philosophy, Masters, and Doctor of Psychology degrees.
Forms and guidelines
Forms and guidelines used during the submission of your examination and library copy of your thesis.
HDR Examinations
Deakin University’s online examination system.
Need help with the examination process?
If you need help with the examination process, refer to the frequently asked questions (FAQ) pages for students, staff and examiners.
Details changed?
If your postal or email address changes during the examination period, please ensure you update your details via StudentConnect.
If you still require assistance:
- email our HDR Adviser (research-examinations@deakin.edu.au)
- phone +61 3 522 71090 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm)
If you require technical help with HDR Examinations, please phone +61 3 522 72633 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm).