Certification of Thesis for Examination

At the time of submission you are required to lodge a 'Certification of Thesis for Examination' form completed by your School. The purpose of the form is two-fold. Firstly, it confirms your program of study, the relative weight of the thesis component of your degree and the thesis format so that appropriate instructions can be given to your thesis examiners.

Secondly, it provides a mechanism for your School to certify that:

• they are satisfied with the content and technical presentation of your thesis and considers it acceptable for examination in its current form
• you have satisfactorily completed any coursework requirements
• the thesis is within the maximum allowable word-length for the program
• you have abided by the University’s policies with regard to assistance and editing and the inclusion of appropriate acknowledgements within the thesis and
• you have lodged all the original data or primary research materials relevant to your research with the School, as is required under the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research (Appendix 7).

The Graduate Centre will post a copy of the certification of thesis for examination form to you on receipt of your 'Notification of Intention to Submit'. You will need to arrange for completion of this form by your principal supervisor and Head of School or Postgraduate Coordinator. If required, the form may also be downloaded from the Graduate Centres forms page.