The degree is awarded with effect from the date of the University’s decision to approve the examiners’ recommendations, or from the date of receipt of confirmation that the required corrections or amendments have been completed.
When the Research Degrees Committee confirms that your thesis meets the requirements for the award of a degree, you must submit bound library copies (see Section 6.3) before the degree can be conferred. The degree and title of Master of Research or Doctor or Master of Philosophy or Doctor of Education are conferred in absentia by Congregation.