There should be a left margin of at least 4cm. The first page should state the title of the thesis, the candidate's name, and the year of submission. There should also be a statement that the sub-thesis is submitted as a partial requirement for the degree of Master of Letters at the Australian National University. Binding must be adequate to keep the thesis together. Hard cover binding is not required, although candidates may wish to have their theses properly bound.
Spiral binding is adequate.
The length of the sub-thesis should be 20,000 to 25,000 words, excluding footnotes, bibliography and any appendices approved by the supervisor. Penalties may be imposed in examination of sub-theses which do not comply with the stated word length limitations. Candidates are expected to proof read and correct their sub-theses before submission. Candidates are strongly advised to consult their course advisors for any additional requirements for format of sub-theses which the Department may desire. The information on this page was updated on 07 Jun 2000.