AI must not be used for the generation of non-trivial content that is directly incorporated into the final work. All academic writing, analysis, and argumentation must remain the original contribution of the student.
Specifically, your use of AI must be limited to de minimis levels. That is, uses so minor or mechanical that they do not affect the authorship of your work and, in practical terms, do not alter its human-created nature.
Acceptable De Minimis AI Use
For your guidance, examples of acceptable de minimis AI use typically include:
Checking spelling and grammar
Generating ideas, prompts, outlines, or high-level research concepts
Formatting assistance such as creating a table of contents, formatting the bibliography, or applying styles
Data analysis and visualisation using computational tools
Literature search and reference management
Unacceptable AI Use (Beyond De Minimis)
By contrast, unacceptable AI use beyond de minimis would include:
Using AI to draft substantial portions of text (e.g., paragraphs, sections, or chapters)
AI-generated analysis, argumentation, or critical discussion that meaningfully contributes to the thesis
AI-generated material that would be copyrightable if created by a human
AI-generated figures, diagrams, or illustrations presented as original work
Submitting AI-paraphrased or AI-rewritten content derived from existing sources as original writing