Thesis Submission and Examination

At the end of your final year, you must submit for examination:

• a thesis comprising a substantial body of creative work for exhibition plus a written 40,000 to 50,000 word text examining the histories and theoretical underpinnings of the creative work, both of which demonstrate an original contribution to knowledge; or
• a substantial 60,000 to 80,000 word written thesis that, through sustained investigation, demonstrates an original contribution to knowledge in the field of the history and theory of contemporary art.

The thesis should:

• be a substantially original contribution to the knowledge of the subject concerned,
• afford evidence of originality by the discovery of new facts, and/or
• afford evidence of originality by the exercising of independent critical ability,
• be satisfactory as regards literary presentation, and
• contain a substantial amount of material which is suitable for publication.

Thesis Preparation Guidelines

Download the Thesis Preparation Guidelines, including instructions on the style and format of examination copies, and information about the University and Faculty policies and binding services.