Presentation regulations

The University of Manchester has produced regulations on the presentation of a thesis for examination, which can be found here: Presentation Regulations (PDF 151 KB)

The Doctoral Academy office may refuse to accept a thesis for examination that does not conform to these guidelines.

We are happy to offer advice and answer queries relating to the presentation of a thesis. Please contact FBMH.doctoralacademy.exams@manchester.ac.uk

See a list of common mistakes that students make on the presentation of their thesis.

COVID-19 impact statement

As acknowledgement of the disruption that the coronavirus pandemic has caused, PGRs who wish to make their examiners aware of the impact COVID-19 has had on their research plans may prepare an impact statement for inclusion with the examination copy of their thesis. Examiners will be asked to take these impact statements into account when assessing the thesis, and PGR, at viva.

Details on what is required in the statement and how to include it in your thesis have been added to the Presentation of Theses Policy (section 6.3) but please also refer to the guidance document, discuss this with your supervisors and contact the Doctoral Academy if you have any further questions.