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Thesis preparation, submission and publishing — UCL Doctoral School

Format your thesis

• Title page: official title; full registered name; institution 'UCL'; degree.
• Declaration Form: Doctoral Candidate Declaration Form; include authorship, AI use, inclusion of published works.
• Abstract: ≤300 words.
• Impact Statement: ≤500 words.
• Acknowledgements: indicate contributions per chapter if applicable.
• Table of contents: include lists; use PDF bookmarks.
• Abbreviations (optional); Main body; References; Appendices (optional).
• Presentation: functional hyperlinks/DOIs; recommended Arial/Helvetica ≥12pt; printed copy legible; illustrations mounted on A4.
• Paper: A4; plain white; double‑sided allowed.
• Layout: binding margin ≥40mm; others ≥20mm; double or 1.5 spacing; single for quotes/footnotes allowed.
• Pagination: continuous Arabic 1..n including all pages; place non‑bindable material in pocket/container.
• Illustrative material: may be separate; contact Research Degrees for other formats.

Submit your thesis (viva copies)

• Submit electronic thesis via UCL OneDrive; printed copy only if examiners request.
• Research Degrees checks status; forwards thesis to examiners.
• If hard copy requested: arrange printing/binding and delivery; electronic is standard per sustainability strategy.
• If examiners not yet appointed: thesis held securely.
• Examination entry form must be logged before submission.

Re‑submission

• Submit new examination entry form; submit electronic thesis via OneDrive; Research Degrees forwards to examiners.

Bind your thesis (if requested)

• Secure binding; double‑sided allowed; illustrations permanently mounted.
• Non‑bindable material: separate storage device or pocket/container; label to match title page; include full set per copy.
• Fine Art/Design/Architecture/Town Planning may use A3/double‑sided without permission.

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