How is a PhD examined?
The candidate produces a thesis, which is read by the examiners. A viva then takes place where the candidate is quizzed on the content of thesis by the examiners. There are usually two examiners, an internal (from the University of Kent) and external (from some other University). Outright fails are not common, because usually if the examiners are not happy with aspects of the thesis, they will ask for it to be resubmitted. When only small sections of the thesis need alteration the examiners may pass the candidate on completion of satisfactory corrections.
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