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    Thesis Submission Information

    Doctorate/Research Masters Thesis Submission 

    Students wishing to submit their thesis for examination are required to submit an electronic copy of their thesis in one pdf file with completed Submission Forms to research.theses@mu.ie.  (Submission forms are available below under the relevant research tab). 
      
    The thesis should be password protected.  The password should be forwarded to research.theses@mu.ie in a separate email.  Forms should be signed electronically by the Student, Supervisor and Head of Department.   
     
    Students should obtain “Confirmation to submit” by emailing the Student Records Office at registration@mu.ie and the Fees Office at joan.oriordan@mu.ie with “Confirmation of Registration for Thesis Submission” in the subject field of each email. 
     

    Following examination, Doctorate Students are required to submit 3 hardbound copies of their final corrected thesis with a copy in one pdf file on CD/USB for the Library.   

     
    Following examination, Research Masters Students are required to submit 2 hardbound copies of their final corrected thesis with a copy in one pdf file on CD/USB for the Library. 
     

    The last Faculty meeting to approve Research Examiner Reports in advance of September Graduation is early May and early September before October/November graduation.   

    23rd September 2022
    Recommended latest date for submission of Taught Masters theses for consideration at the Late Examination Board meeting and graduation in March 2023.

    31th October 2022 / 28th February 2023
    Latest date for submission of Doctorate/Research Masters theses for academic year 2022/2023 without incurring registration and fees for next semester.

    8th May 2023
    Recommended latest date for submission of Taught Masters theses for consideration at the Summer Examination Board meeting and graduation in September.

    23rd June 2023
    Recommended latest date for submission of Taught Masters theses for consideration at the Autumn Examination Board meeting and graduation in November.

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    • Research Masters Layout Recommendations - January 2022
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