Completion of your Thesis Outside the University

After completing a minimum of two years of research towards a doctoral degree or one year of research towards a Master of Philosophy and (where applicable) all required experimental and coursework, you may apply for permission to complete the writing up of your thesis external to the University.

In assessing your application, the School will consider whether your progress is sufficiently well advanced to enable you to satisfactorily complete your thesis independently outside the University. An application to write up outside requires the support of your supervisors and the Head of School or Postgraduate Coordinator. Approval is normally granted for a maximum period of 12 months or for the remainder of your candidature, whichever is the shorter. After this time your candidature will lapse and no further extension of candidature will be permitted.

Note that in some cases, writing up outside may have the effect of shortening your candidature.

complete the form 'Write up Outside'