The final stages of the PhD
The last six months of your candidature can feel challenging, but it’s also a milestone worth celebrating. This page outlines the essential tasks to complete before submission, along with practical tips to help you stay on track and prepare for what comes next.
Editing isn’t just a task, it’s a constant companion throughout your thesis journey. It only ends when your work meets both your and your supervisor’s expectations.
Proofreading, on the other hand, is the encore performance, reserved for the penultimate draft before the grand finale.
This page walks you through the key tasks as you approach submission, with practical tips and links to detailed guidance from the Graduate Research School's HDR Skills Development Program.