Examiners of a Higher Degree by Research (HDR) thesis are asked to recommend one of the following outcomes:
A: Award: that the degree be awarded, subject to satisfying any coursework requirements (if applicable).
B: Award: that the degree be awarded, subject to the completion of minor amendments to the thesis (as specified by the examiner), and subject to satisfying any coursework requirements (if applicable). Minor amendments may include the correction of spelling or typographical errors and small changes to the text.
C: Award: that the degree be awarded, subject to the completion of major amendments to the thesis (as specified by the examiner), and subject to satisfying any coursework requirements (if applicable). Major amendments are those where the examiner determines that the thesis is sound but changes to the structure and/or substance of some chapters of the thesis are necessary.
D: Revise and resubmit: that the degree not be awarded but the student be permitted one opportunity to revise and resubmit the thesis for re-examination. Upon re-examination, recommendation D cannot be utilised again.
E: Award alternate degree: that, where the thesis submitted is for the degree of PhD or
Professional Doctorate, an appropriate Masters degree or designated exit award be awarded, subject to any minor or major amendments to the thesis (as specified by the examiner).
F: Non Award: that the degree not be awarded and the student not be allowed to present for the degree again.
For more details see: HDR Examination Procedures