Thesis examination

Once your examiners have been approved and all the appropriate forms for your initial thesis submission have been approved and you have uploaded your thesis, your thesis will then be sent to the approved internal examiner and external examiner(s).

You will be informed of your viva date by your School. After the viva takes place, the internal examiner and external examiner(s) send their reports to your School's Postgraduate Research Office. After you have submitted your final thesis, these reports then go to the Research Degrees Committee and the examiners' decision is considered.  You will be notified of your award approval in writing after this meeting.

Forms and information for the internal examiner

• Guidelines for Research Oral Examinations – Role of the Internal Examiner
• Handbook on Examining for Research Degrees
• Individual Examiner's Report form (to be completed in advance of the viva)
• Internal Examiner's Checklist
• Joint Examiner Report form (to be completed by both examiners after the viva)
• Internal Examiner Declaration form

Forms and information for the external examiner

• Recommendation for the Appointment of Examiner form (to be completed by the Primary Supervisor only - staff only access)
• Handbook on Examining for Research Degrees
• UK Quality Code, Chapter B7: External examining (October 2011)
• Individual Examiner's Report form (to be completed in advance of the viva)
• Confidentiality Statement by External Examiner
• Payment form for External examiners fee Return to School PGR Office for payment
• Expenses (Guidelines on Expenses / Expense Claim Form)