As a graduate research student, you must deposit (submit) a digital copy of your thesis to the University Library before you are eligible to graduate. This applies to PhD and Masters by Research theses only. This deposited copy must by the final, examined version of your work. This copy will then be made accessible online via UNSWorks/ADT. ADT and UNSWorks have combined to increase the exposure of UNSW research by making it available globally, free of charge.

You may deposit a copy yourself using the UNSWorks/ADT Deposit Form. If you deposit this way please do not set the document’s security. If you require assistance with this process please contact the ADT Team.

Before depositing your thesis, please ensure the following:

UNSWorks/ADT normally provide unrestricted world wide access to digital theses via the web. However, you may apply for whole or partial restriction of your thesis.

To apply you must submit the Application for Restricted Access of Thesis & Confidentiality Form (pdf, word) to the Graduate Research School 6 months prior to submitting your thesis for examination. Restrictions of up to 24 months must be approved by your supervisor. Applications for restrictions greater than 24 months must be approved by the Dean of Graduate Research. Please visit the Graduate Research School website for further information.

You may apply to restrict access to both the paper-bound and the digital copies of your thesis, or just the digital copy. In addition, the Library will restrict access to third party copyright material in your thesis for which you have been unable to obtain written permission.

Restriction options in UNSWorks/ADT: