Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024L01752:reg:44
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024L01752
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 44
Character Range: 50775–52738

44      General thesis requirements

(1)    The thesis must be an original written work of at least 24 units duration that:

(a)    is the product of a research project that investigates a research question through the application of an advanced knowledge of the research principles and methods, and theoretical concepts, of 1 or more disciplines or specialisations; and

(b)    incorporates an account summarising the research undertaken by the student during the program and the results of the research; and

(c)    if the research is on more than 1 topic—demonstrates the relationship between the topics; and

(d)    is required to be provided by the student for the program; and

(e)    if the research is undertaken jointly with someone else—clearly indicates the nature and extent of the student's contribution to the research.

(2)    In subsection (1):
written work includes video recordings, film or other works of visual or sonic arts, computer software, digital material or other non-written material.

(3)    The student must clearly mark in the thesis material that has been previously submitted by the student for the purpose of obtaining a degree or other award from any university or other tertiary educational institution.

(4)    However, if the material has previously been submitted for the same award at the University, the Delegated Authority may, in writing, approve the inclusion of a specified statement instead of the marking required by subsection (3).

(5)    The thesis must not be accepted for examination unless, in the Delegated Authority's opinion, it consists largely of material that has not previously been submitted by the student for the purpose of obtaining a degree or other award from any university or other tertiary educational institution.

(6)    The thesis must be written in English, except so far as the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, on the Delegated Authority's written recommendation, determines otherwise in writing.