How does the examination process work for research dissertations ?
Submission You will need to submit two copies of your dissertation to the Postgraduate Examinations Office. Examination Two examiners will have been appointed, at least one being an external and independent examiner and one normally being a member of the academic staff of the University. Neither the internal nor the external examiner will have seen your work prior to the first examination of the dissertation. The examiners will read your dissertation and one of the examiners (normally the internal) will arrange a suitable time and place for the oral examination, giving you at least ten days notice in writing. Viva or Oral examination You will normally be expected to undergo an oral examination, chaired by the external examiner. You may request formal written feedback from the internal examiner following the examination. If they wish, with the agreement of the student and the head of department, the examiners may arrange for the student’s supervisor or supervisors, or another observer r
