S.L. 327.748 Art. 8Theses Presentation and Format

(1) The Board shall approve and publish guidelines on the format and presentation of the theses for the Degrees.

(2) For the Degree by Practice as Research, students shall be required to submit a presentation of formally examinable practice (creative practice, where applicable) supported by a written thesis. The thesis shall consist of between 40,000 and 50,000 words excluding notes and references. The submission as a whole shall demonstrate noteworthy execution in the practice component, as well as an original and significant contribution to practice and knowledge in the field, and shall show doctoral-level ability of analysis and mastery of relevant critique, all in a way that is accessible to and auditable by peers.

(3) For the Degree by Practice as Research, students shall also be required to provide a permanent documentary record of the presentation and development of the practice component in an appropriate format. This record shall be included in the copies presented to the Faculty and the University Library. The required form and medium of the record shall be specified and endorsed by the relevant department at least one calendar year in advance of submission, and shall be subject to review by the Faculty Doctoral Committee.

(4) For the Degree by Practice as Research, the presentation of formally examinable practice shall not normally take place more than one calendar year in advance of the final submission. The practice component may also, where preferred and applicable, be presented alongside the thesis in the final submission.