Further Information

Thesis digitisation

The UWA Library provides theses online through the UWA Research Repository. To submit your thesis online review the digital thesis repository guide.

UniPrint offers a thesis printing and binding service for both temporary and permanent bound theses.

PhD, master's and other doctoral theses

Theses that are administrated by the Graduate Research School (GRS). Do not submit them directly to UniPrint. You should consult the GRS process for submission of your thesis. After completion UniPrint can print copies of your thesis for personal use or for requirements of your school.

Honours and master's by coursework theses

For courses administrated by a school please contact the relevant school office to discuss the submission process prior to submitting to UniPrint for printing and binding. UniPrint can print additional copies for your private use.

Thesis binding

Permanently bound

Theses that need to be printed and permanently bound should follow the specification and format. The traditional style is a case bound book with gold foil text on a buckrum (or equivalent) binding cloth.

You can also request a soft bound version for your private copies. These are Perfect Bound with an printed and laminated card cover.

Temporary binding

Temporary binding is typically spiral bound with a front cover of clear plastic and back cover of black card. As part of the examination process you may be asked to provide a printed and temporary bound thesis.

Process

You can upload your files and create your cover page for printing and binding via Uniprint Online Ordering process. Of course, if you need assistance you are still welcome to visit the UniPrint Campus Shop where one of our staff can assist you.

Costs and payment

The UniPrint Online Ordering interface will calculate the cost of your printing and binding job.

You can pay via credit card online or with prior approval from your school, the costs can be charged to school directly. If you wish to have the school pay for it you need to ask them for a BU (Business Unit) and PG (project Grant) Number and the name and contact details of the accounts contact as we must have the costs approved by the school before we can begin production.

Frequently asked questions

Are there any limits to how big the thesis is when they?re bound?

We can bind books that are up to 400 pieces of paper thick – so if its printed double sided that means 800 pages with no issue

Can I bring a printed copy of my thesis and have you photocopy the rest of the copies?

Yes, however we don’t recommend it as the quality of photocopies will not be as good as a direct print from a digital file. Also note submitting your job online gives access to cheaper printing prices.

Can I bring a Word file or something that isn?t a PDF for my thesis printing?

With our online ordering submission you can upload your finished thesis as the preferred PDF format or as a word file (and it will convert it to a PDF for you), you can even use it to join several documents together into one PDF. However whenever you do make a PDF from word, we suggest you check it thoroughly. When you are submitting your job – you can download the generated PDF and save it to your desktop for checking.

Can I bring printed copies of my thesis already printed and have them bound?

Yes, we can bind printing that you’ve provided to us.

Can I include a CD in my thesis?

We can provide adhesive CD pockets for your thesis, and we can also burn CD’s for you for an additional fee.

Can I print A3 pages in my thesis?

Yes you can, but you must tell us which pages you need printed as A3.

Can you adjust my thesis if there?s anything wrong with it?

We do have the limited ability to modify your thesis (such as removing an errant full stop or making small adjustments to your margins), but ideally, you should provide the thesis to us in a state that’s ready to print.

If we have to do any major changes to your thesis for any reason, then a fee will be incurred and the production times will be affected.

Do I have to tell you what pages of my thesis I want in colour?

When you submit your thesis for printing by our online ordering process you can choose to print all pages black and white, all pages in colour or you can go and specify each page (note: black and white is cheaper than colour printing).

Do the temporary bound copies of my thesis have a plastic cover and a black card on the back?

Yes, it does.

How do I print and pay for my thesis if I am overseas?

When you submit via our online ordering, you pay by credit card and can specify the delivery instructions.

How long does it take to print and bind my thesis?

Submit by our online ordering and:

  • Temporary binding will normally be ready to collect from the shop by the time you get there.
  • Permanent softbound versions are normally done within 1 working week
  • Permanent Hard case bound versions normally take 2 weeks from the end of the week they are submitted.

How many copies of my thesis do I need?

There is no set amount, if in doubt, ask your school or supervisor, they should be able to advise how many copies are required for both your temporary bound and permanent bound copies. Note: You can order and pay for as many personal copies as you like.

How much does thesis printing and binding cost?

When you submit your thesis via our online ordering the price is automatically calculated. You will get the price before it’s actually submitted.

If you wish to have the school pay for it you need to ask them for a BU (Business Unit) and PG (Project Grant) number and the name and contact details of the accounts contact as we must have the costs approved by the school before we can begin production.

What abbreviation do I use for my course or major?

Undergraduate Courses

Bachelor of Arts
BA
Bachelor of Commerce
BCom
Bachelor of Science
BSc
Bachelor of Biomedical Science
BBiomedSc
Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours)
BPhil
Bachelor of Design (re-enrolling (pre-2018) students only)
BDes

Postgraduate Courses

Doctor of Commerce
DCom|
Doctor of Dental Science
DDSc
Doctor of Economics
Dec
Doctor of Engineering
Deng
Doctor of Laws
LLD
Doctor of Letters
DLitt
Doctor of Medical Science
DMedSc
Doctor of Music
DMus
Doctor of Science
DSc
Doctor of Science in Agriculture
DSc(Agric)
Doctor of Surgery
DS
Higher Degree by Research Preliminary (Architecture, Landscape and Visual Arts)
HDR Prelim
Higher Degree by Research Preliminary (Arts)
HDR Prelim
Higher Degree by Research Preliminary (Business)
HDR Prelim
Higher Degree by Research Preliminary (Dentistry)
HDR Prelim
Higher Degree by Research Preliminary  (Education)
HDR Prelim
Higher Degree by Research Preliminary (Engineering, Computing and Mathematics)
HDR Prelim
Higher Degree by Research Preliminary (Law)
HDR Prelim
Higher Degree by Research Preliminary  (Life and Physical Sciences)
HDR Prelim
Higher Degree by Research Preliminary (Medicine)
HDR Prelim
Higher Degree by Research Preliminary  (Natural and Agricultural Sciences)
HDR Prelim
Doctor of Architecture (Design)
DArch(Des)
Doctor of Musical Arts
DMusA
Doctor of Philosophy
PhD
Doctor of Philosophy (joint/double-badged)
PhD
Master of Advanced Social Work (research)
MAdvSW
Master of Architecture (Design) (research)
MArch(Des)
Master of Arts (Creative Writing)
MA
Master of Curatorial Studies in Fine Arts (research)
MCur
Master of Fine Arts (research)
MFA
Master of Forensic Science (research)
MForSci
Master of Music (research)
MMus
Master of Philosophy (research)
Master of Research
MRes
Doctor of Business Administration
DBA
Doctor of Clinical Dentistry
DClinDent
Doctor of Clinical Pharmacy
DClinPharm
Doctor of Dental Medicine
DMD
Doctor of Education
EdD
Doctor of Juridical Science
SJD
Doctor of Medicine
MD
Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Clinical Audiology
PhD, MClinAudiol
Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Clinical Neuropsychology
PhD, MClinNeuropsych
Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Clinical Psychology
PhD, MClinPsych
Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Forensic Science
PhD, MForSc
Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Industrial and Organisational Psychology
PhD, MInd&OrgPsych
Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Infectious Diseases
PhD, MInfDis
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
DPM
Doctor of Podiatric Surgery
DPS
Doctor of Podiatry
DPod
Doctor of Social Work
DSW
Executive Master of Public Administration
EMPA
Graduate Certificate in Adult Sleep Science
GradCertAdultSSc
Graduate Certificate in Agricultural Science
GradCertAgSc
Graduate Certificate in Architectural Conservation
GradCertArchCons
Graduate Certificate in Asian Studies
GradCertAS
Graduate Certificate in Autism Diagnosis
GradCertAutDiag
Graduate Certificate in Biological Science
GradCertBiolSc
Graduate Certificate in Business
GradCertBus
Graduate Certificate in Business Communications
GCBS
Graduate Certificate in Business Information and Logistics Management
GradCertBusInfo&Logmgnt
Graduate Certificate in Child Protection
Practice
GradCertCPP
Graduate Certificate in Commerce
GradCertCom
Graduate Certificate in Criminal Investigation
GradCertCrimInv
Graduate Certificate in Digital Forensics
GradCertDigFor
Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care
Grad Cert in ECEC
Graduate Certificate in Economics
GradCertEc
Graduate Certificate in Emergency Medicine Research
GradCertEMR
Graduate Certificate in Engineering Operations
GradCertEO
Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation
GradCertEnt&Innov
Graduate Certificate in Environmental Science
GradCertEnvSc
Graduate Certificate in Executive Engineering
GradCertEE
Graduate Certificate in Fieldwork Practice
GCFP
Graduate Certificate in Finance
GradCertFin
Graduate Certificate in Forensic Anthropology
GradCertForAnth
Graduate Certificate in Forensic Intelligence
GradCertForInt
Graduate Certificate in Forensic Investigation
GradCertForInv
Graduate Certificate in Forensic Science
GradCertForenSc
Graduate Certificate in Geoscience
GradCertGeoSc
Graduate Certificate in Health Professions Education
GradCertHPEd
Graduate Certificate in Heritage Studies
GradCertHeri
Graduate Certificate in Human Resources and Employment Relations
GradCertHR&ER
Graduate Certificate in Hydrogeology
GradCertHydrGeo
Graduate Certificate in Integrated Human Studies
GradCertIntHumSt
Graduate Certificate in Integrated Water Management
GradCertIWM
Graduate Certificate in International Relations
GradCertIntRelns
Graduate Certificate in Leadership
GradCertBusLdshp
Graduate Certificate in Manual Therapy
GradCertManTher
Graduate Certificate in Marketing
GradCertMktg
Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Practice
GradCertMHP
Graduate Certificate in Music Practitioner Studies
GradCertMusPS
Graduate Certificate in Paediatric Respiratory Science
GradCertPRS
Graduate Certificate in Paediatric Rheumatology
GradDipPR
Graduate Certificate in Paediatric Sleep Science
GradCertPSS
Graduate Certificate in Population Health Studies
GradCertPopHlthSt
Graduate Certificate in Professional Archaeology
GradCertProfArch
Graduate Certificate in Public Health
GradCertPubHlth
Graduate Certificate in Public Policy
GradCertPP
Graduate Certificate in Rural and Remote Medicine
GradCertRRM
Graduate Certificate in Science Communication
GradCertScCom
Graduate Certificate in Scientific and High Performance Computing
GradCertSHPC
Graduate Certificate in Social Impact
GradCertSocImp
Graduate Certificate in Social Policy Practice
GradCertSPP
Graduate Certificate in Social Research Methods
GradCertSocResMeths
Graduate Certificate in Strategic Communication
GradCertStratComm
Graduate Certificate in Studies
GradCertStud
Graduate Certificate in Tertiary Teaching
GradCertTerTeach
Graduate Certificate in the Diagnosis and  Assessment of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)
GradCertFASD
Graduate Certificate in Translation Studies
GradCertTransSt
Graduate Certificate in Urban and Regional Planning
GradCertURPln
Graduate Certificate in Urban Design
GradCertUrbDes
Graduate Diploma in Advanced Social Work
GradDipAdvSW
Graduate Diploma in Agricultural Science
GradDipAgSc
Graduate Diploma in Anatomical Sciences
GradDipAnatSc
Graduate Diploma in Asian Studies
GradDipAS
Graduate Diploma in Biological Science
GradDipBiolSc
Graduate Diploma in Chinese Business Law
GradDipCBL
Graduate Diploma in Clinical Neuropsychology
GradDipClinNeuropsych
Graduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology
GradDipClinPsych
Graduate Diploma in Commercial and Resources Law
GradDipCRLaw
Graduate Diploma in Criminal Investigation
GradDipCrimInv
Graduate Diploma in Criminal Justice
GradDipCrimJust
Graduate Diploma in Curriculum Studies
GradDipCurSt
Graduate Diploma in Dental Public and Primary Health
GradDipDP&PH
Graduate Diploma in Dental Sleep Medicine
GradDipDSM
Graduate Diploma in Dental Studies
GradDipDenStus
Graduate Diploma in Dentistry
GradDipDent
Graduate Diploma in Economics
GradDipEc
Graduate Diploma in Education
GradDipEd
Graduate Diploma in Educational Leadership (articulated)
GradDipEdL
Graduate Diploma in Educational Studies (non-articulated)
GradDipEdSt
Graduate Diploma in Environmental Science
GradDipEnvSc
Graduate Diploma in Exercise Rehabilitation
GradDipExRehab
Graduate Diploma in Forensic Anthropology
GDipForAnth
Graduate Diploma in Forensic Odontology
GradDipForOdont
Graduate Diploma in Forensic Science
GDipForenSc
Graduate Diploma in Geoscience
GradDipGeoSc
Graduate Diploma in Health Professions Education
GradDipHPEd
Graduate Diploma in Heritage Studies
GradDipHeri
Graduate Diploma in Human Biology
GradDipHumBiol
Graduate Diploma in Hydrogeology
GradDipHydrGeo
Graduate Diploma in Infectious Diseases
GradDipInfectDis
Graduate Diploma in Integrated Human Studies
GradDipIntHumSt
Graduate Diploma in Integrated Water Management
GradDipIWM
Graduate Diploma in International Commercial Law
GradDipICL
Graduate Diploma in International Law
GradDipIL
Graduate Diploma in International Relations
GradDipIntRelns
Graduate Diploma in Law
GradDipLaw
Graduate Diploma in Law, Policy and Government
GradDipLPG
Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice
GradDipLegalPrac
Graduate Diploma in Mining and Energy Law
GradDipMiningE
Graduate Diploma in Music Practitioner Studies
GradDipMusPS
Graduate Diploma in Natural Resources Law
GradDipNatRs
Graduate Diploma in Neonatology
GradDipNeo
Graduate Diploma in Neurological Rehabilitation
GradDipNR
Graduate Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science
GradDipPharmSc
Graduate Diploma in Professional Archaeology
GradDipProfArch
Graduate Diploma in Professional Education
GradDipProfEd
Graduate Diploma in Public Health
GradDipPubHlth
Graduate Diploma in School Leadership
GradDipSL
Graduate Diploma in School Psychology
GradDipSchoolPsych
Graduate Diploma in Science Communication
GradDipScCom
Graduate Diploma in Sleep Science
GradDipSSc
Graduate Diploma in Social Research Methods
GradDipSocResMeths
Graduate Diploma in Sport and Recreation Management
GradDipSportRecMgt
Graduate Diploma in Strategic Communication
GradDipStratComm
Graduate Diploma in Taxation Law
GradDipTax
Graduate Diploma in Translation Studies
GradDipTransSt
Graduate Diploma in Urban and Regional Planning
GradDipURPln
Graduate Diploma in Urban Design
GradDipUrbDes
Graduate Diploma in Work Health and Safety
GradDipWHS
Juris Doctor
JD
Master of Aboriginal Health
MAH
Master of Agricultural Economics
MAgEc
Master of Agricultural Science
MAgSc
Master of Anatomical Sciences
MAnatSc
Master of Applied Finance
MAppFin
Master of Architecture
MArch
Master of Asian Studies
MAS
Master of Biological Arts
MBiolArts
Master of Biological Science
MBiolSc
Master of Biomedical Science
MBiomedSc
Master of Biotechnology
MBioTech
Master of Building Information Modelling
MBIM
Master of Business Administration
MBA
Master of Business Information  and Logistics Management
MBusInfo&LogMgt
Master of Business Psychology
MBusPsych
Master of Child Health Research
MCHR
Master of Clinical Audiology
MClinAudiol
Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology
MClinExPhys
Master of Clinical Pathology
MCP
Master of Clinical Psychology (Extended)
MPsychClinExtended
Master of Clinical Research
MClinRes
Master of Commerce
MCom
Master of Commerce (Advanced)
MCom(Adv)
Master of Commercial and Resources Law
MCRLaw
Master of Criminal Justice
MCrimJust
Master of Curriculum Studies
MCurSt
Master of Data Science
MDSc
Master of Dental Public and Primary Health
MDP&PH
Master of Economics
MEc
Master of Ecotourism
MEcoT
Master of Education
MEd
Master of Educational Leadership
MEdL
Master of Engineering in Oil and Gas
MEOG
Master of Environmental Science
MEnvSc
Master of Executive Engineering
MEE
Master of Exercise Science
MExSc
Master of Forensic Anthropology
MForAnth
Master of Forensic Science
MForSc
Master of Geographic Information Science
MGISc
Master of Geoscience
MGeoSc
Master of Health Professions Education
MHPEd
Master of Health Science
MHlthSc
Master of Heritage Studies
MHeri
Master of Human Biology
MHumBiol
Master of Human Resources and Employment Relations
MHR&ER
Master of Hydrogeology
MHydrGeo
Master of Industrial and Organisational Psychology
MInd&OrgPsych
Master of Infectious Diseases
MInfectDis
Master of Information Technology
MIT
Master of Integrated Human Studies
MIntHumSt
Master of Integrated Water Management
MIWM
Master of International Commercial Law
MICL
Master of International Development
MIntDev
Master of International Journalism
MIJ
Master of International Law
MIL
Master of International Relations
MIntRelns
Master of Laboratory Medicine
MLM
Master of Landscape Architecture
MLArch
Master of Law, Policy and Government
MLPG
Master of Laws
LLM
Master of Legal Practice
MLegalPrac
Master of Manual Therapy
MMT
Master of Marketing
MMktg
Master of Medical Physics
MSc
Master of Medieval and Early Modern Studies
MMEMS
Master of Mining and Energy Law
LLMiningE
Master of Music International Pedagogy
MMusIP
Master of Music Practitioner Studies
MMusPS
Master of Neonatology
MNeo
Master of Neurological Rehabilitation
MNeuroRehab
Master of Nursing Research
MNursRes
Master of Nursing Science
MNursSc
Master of Ocean Leadership
MOL
Master of Ore Deposit Geology
MODG
Master of Pathology
MPath
Master of Petroleum Geoscience
MPetGeosci
Master of Pharmacy
MPharm
Master of Physics
MPhys
Master of Podiatric Medicine
MPodM
Master of Professional Accounting
MPAcc
Master of Professional Accounting (Advanced)
MPAcc(Adv)
Master of Professional Archaeology
MProfArch
Master of Professional Engineering
MPE
Master of Professional Engineering Preliminary
MPE Prelim
Master of Public Health
MPH
Master of Public Policy
MPP
Master of Rural and Remote Medicine
MRRM
Master of School Leadership
MSL
Master of Science
MSc
Master of Science Communication
MSc(Comm)
Master of Science Communication and Education
MSc(CommEd)
Master of Social Research Methods
MSocResMeths
Master of Social Work
MSW
Master of Strategic Communication
MStratComm
Master of Studies
MStud
Master of Surgery
MS
Master of Taxation Law
MTax
Master of Teaching
MTeach
Master of Teaching – Secondary
MTeachSec
Master of Translation Studies
MTransSt
Master of Urban and Regional Planning
MURPln
Master of Urban Design
MUrbDes
Master of Work Health and Safety
MWHS
Muslims and Globalisation
MMAG

Majors

MJD-FNART
Fine Arts
MJD-MRKTG
Marketing
MJD-FINCE
Finance
MJD-HRSMT
Human Resource Management
MJS-SCCOM
Science Communication
MJD-SPTSC
Sport Science
MJD-AGSCI
Agricultural Science
MJD-NEURS
Neuroscience
MJD-PLMED
Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
MJD-PHARY
Pharmacology
MJD-PHYSC
Physics
MJD-PHYGY
Physiology
MJD-PPHLH
Population Health
MJD-NRMGT
Natural Resource Management
MJD-BOTNY
Botany
MJD-CONBI
Conservation Biology
MJD-ENVSC
Environmental Science
MJD-GGRPY
Geographical Sciences
MJD-GEOGY
Geology
MJD-MARSC
Marine Science
MJD-MGMNT
Management
MJD-MTHST
Mathematics and Statistics
MJD-MCBIM
Microbiology and Immunology
MJD-PSYSC
Psychological Science
MJD-ZOOLY
Zoology
MJD-ARCTA
Architecture A
MJD-IDSGN
Integrated Design
MJD-LDARC
Landscape Architecture
MJD-ACCTG
Accounting
MJD-BSLAW
Business Law
MJD-ECNSM
Economics
MJD-ECNPF
Professional Economics
MJD-ABHWB
Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing
MJD-ANHBY
Anatomy and Human Biology
MJD-BCHMB
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
MJD-BIOMS
Biomedical Science
MJD-CHEMS
Chemistry
MJD-CMPSC
Computer Science
MJD-ENGSC
Engineering Science
MJD-EXHSC
Exercise and Health
MJD-GENET
Genetics
MJD-ANTSC
Anthropology and Sociology
MJD-ARCGY
Archaeology
MJD-ASSTD
Asian Studies
MJD-CLANH
Classics and Ancient History
MJD-CMMST
Communication and Media Studies
MJD-EGCST
English and Cultural Studies
MJD-HISTY
History
MJD-HGYPL
Human Geography and Planning
MJD-INKHH
Indigenous Knowledge, History and Heritage
MJD-LWSOC
Law and Society
MJD-LINGO
Linguistics
MJD-MDEMS
Medieval and Early Modern Studies
MJD-MUSST
Music Studies
MJD-PHILY
Philosophy
MJD-POLSC
Political Science and International Relations
MJD-PSYSO
Psychology in Society
MJS-SPMST
Music Specialist Studies
MJD-WKERL
Work and Employment Relations
MJD-CHNSB
Chinese Studies
MJD-CHNSP
Chinese Studies
MJD-CHNSI
Chinese Studies
MJD-CHNSA
Chinese Studies
MJD-FRNHB
French Studies
MJD-FRNHI
French Studies
MJD-FRNHA
French Studies
MJD-GRMNA
German Studies
MJD-INDNB
Indonesian Studies
MJD-INDNP
Indonesian Studies
MJD-INDNI
Indonesian Studies
MJD-ITLNB
Italian Studies
MJD-ITLNI
Italian Studies
MJD-ITLNA
Italian Studies
MJD-JPNSB
Japanese Studies
MJD-JPNSP
Japanese Studies
MJD-JPNSI
Japanese Studies
MJD-QTMTD
Quantitative Methods
MJD-HYART
History of Art
MJD-GRMNB
German Studies
MJD-GRMNP
German Studies
MJD-GRMNI
German Studies
MJD-EUROS
European Studies
MJD-GNDST
Gender Studies
MJD-KOREB
Korean Studies
MJD-DATSC
Data Science
MJD-PSYDM
Psychology
MJD-MEDSC
Medical Sciences
MJD-MEMSD
Music: Electronic Music and Sound Design
MJD-MSTGM
Music General Studies
MJD-SEHDM
Sport Science, Exercise and Health
MJD-PPETG
Philosophy, Politics and Economics
MJD-HHMED
Humanities in Health and Medicine
MJD-SPNHB
Spanish Studies
MJS-ARCTB
Architecture B

What binding do I need for my thesis?

There are three types of binding for theses:

  • Temporary spiral binding (for copies submitted for marking)
  • Traditional hard cover binding (for permanent copies)
  • Softbound (cheaper option for permanent copies)

All versions are available for jobs submitted via our online ordering.

What colour will the cover of my permanent bound thesis be?

When the school is covering the payment of your thesis, please check with your school regarding their requirements. Personal copies can be any colour you wish – note: you can order a mix of colour’s to satisfy you’re own and the schools requirements.

What do I need to provide for printing and binding of my thesis?

You can upload a PDF or a word file (dot forget to check it carefully) via our online ordering process. If you wish to have the school pay for it you need to ask them for a BU (Business Unit) and PG (project Grant) Number and the name and contact details of the accounts contact as we must have the costs approved by the school before we can begin production.

What time should I come in to have my thesis printed and bound? Do you take bookings?

You can submit your thesis for printing 24/7 via our online ordering process. If you need someone to help you – you can come into the UniPrint Shop (1st floor of the Guild Commercial Building) weekdays between 9.30am and 4.00pm.

What type of paper will my thesis be printed on?

We print all thesis on high quality 80gsm paper, for both temporary and permanent bound copies.

Will the school pay for my own copies of my thesis?

If you wish to have the school pay for it you need to ask them for a BU (Business Unit) and PG (Project Grant) number and the name and contact details of the accounts contact as we must have the costs approved by the school before we can begin production.