Thesis and dissertation submission supports institutional preservation, research visibility and academic record management. Only approved submissions should be processed according to University policy and repository workflow.
- Approved postgraduate students where enabled
- Authorised departmental or postgraduate officers
- Supervisors where authorised
- Repository staff handling approved records
- Library staff managing ETD workflows
- Confirm that the thesis/dissertation has been approved.
- Prepare the final corrected version.
- Confirm title, author name, department, faculty and degree.
- Prepare abstract and keywords.
- Confirm supervisor details.
- Check embargo or access restrictions.
- Prepare signed approval or clearance documents where required.
- Log in to the Digital Library or ETD submission area.
- Open Thesis and Dissertation Submission.
- Select degree type and department.
- Enter title, author details, abstract and keywords.
- Upload approved file where permitted.
- Add supervisor and approval details.
- Select access status or embargo option.
- Submit for review.
- Metadata review
- Department/faculty validation
- File quality check
- Copyright/access review
- Embargo review
- Final approval
- Repository publication
- Open Access
- Campus-Only Access
- Restricted Access
- Embargoed
- Metadata Only
This module must follow approved University policies. Library staff should not publish thesis files unless approval, access rights and required documentation are clear.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can every student upload directly?
Only where the system and University workflow allow it.
Can a thesis be embargoed?
Yes, where approved. Embargo rules depend on institutional policy.
Who approves final publication?
Authorised postgraduate, repository, library or administrative reviewers depending on the approved workflow.