Soft bound thesis are usually printed and bound within 5 working days of receiving the PDF file (excluding weekends and bank holidays) which are then delivered by the printer if the delivery address is within Portsmouth Island or released to Royal Mail to deliver 1st class to the rest of the UK to the address you specify at checkout.

Some exceptions may apply, we will contact you if the postage cost needs to change to take account of your location.

It is essential you allow time for printing and delivery when considering your deadlines. Printing Services is not responsible for any disruption to external print suppliers deliveries or Royal Mail services that may impact on your delivery.

Please ensure you are aware of the maximum length of thesis that you are allowed to submit as per Section 13.6 in the Research Degrees Operational Handbook.  We will print and bind your Thesis to University specifications.

Soft Bound Thesis

These soft bound thesis productions (for submission prior to viva voce examination) allows you to produce up to 400 pages in one volume with black soft bound binding on the spine and clear acetate covers.

Pricing

Our pricing allows you to cost your Soft Bound Thesis based on your number of pages.

Instructions

1. Select the number of pages in your Soft Bound Thesis (up to) and the quantity you require. Add to basket, proceed to checkout.
2. On confirmation of your order you will receive an email for you to respond to with your one PDF file of your Soft Bound Thesis

Note: No other artwork file types, or multiple PDF files are accepted.

For any enquiries about this service please contact webtoprint@port.ac.uk or for other print enquiries please contact printestimate@port.ac.uk