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.

Requests for restriction of access to a thesis for a period of up to two years must be made in writing to the Dean of Graduate Research. Requests for a longer period of restriction may be considered in exceptional circumstances if accompanied by a letter of support from the supervisor or Head of School. 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: