Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2021L00996:reg:58
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2021L00996
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 58
Character Range: 65792–67407

58      General thesis requirements

(1)    The thesis must be an original work that:

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

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

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

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

(2)    The student may submit a thesis by compilation only if the Delegated Authority has approved, in writing, the submission of the thesis by compilation, on the written application of the student.

(3)    If the program is for a professional doctorate or Master of Philosophy, the Delegated Authority may grant an approval under subsection (2) only if satisfied that the approval is justified in the special circumstances of the case.

(4)    The student may submit a thesis for examination in alternative format only if the format in which the thesis is to be submitted has been approved, in writing, by the Delegated Authority, on the advice of the student's supervisory panel.

(5)    The student must not include in the thesis material that has been previously submitted by the student for the purpose of obtaining a degree 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 recommendation, determines otherwise in writing.