About the workshop

Your viva examination is the final hurdle to pass before achieving your doctorate. In this workshop we will discuss what is expected of you in the viva. There will also be a Q&A session with experienced examiners.

This session will cover the following topics:

• what the viva is for?
• what is being examined?
• university rules and regulations
• the role of the examiners
• the viva experience
• predicting likely questions
• possible viva outcomes
• question and answer session with experienced examiners

Preparation

During this session you will have the opportunity to ask experienced examiners about the process. Prepare some questions that you might like to ask.

Book a place

Please note - if you book a place you are required to attend the whole of the session. If you are unable to commit to this, please cancel your place in plenty of time and let another student attend. Please arrive promptly to the session and remember to sign the attendance sheet.

Who should attend

Doctoral students preparing for their doctoral viva

Accessibility

Please contact us if you have any special requirements.