A thesis is a major component of the assessment in a research degree. Your thesis is examined by external examiners and determines the final result in your degree.

Victoria University recognises three broad thesis formats:

• Standard thesis – a single monograph that contains a series of interlinked chapters reporting on the research
• Thesis by creative project – a creative work and an accompanying critical reflective written work. For more information, see Thesis by Creative Project
• Thesis by publication – a number of high quality Papers together with framing, linking and concluding material. For more information, see Thesis by Publication