Writing Your Thesis and Getting Ready for the Viva Exam

Your thesis is the culmination of your research degree. Here you can find comprehensive advice to support you through the process of writing and submitting your thesis.

The Graduate School Office provide hard copy Thesis Submission and Examination Guidelines. If you are still unsure about the requirements of the thesis or what to expect in the viva exam, speak with your supervisor.

Planning Your Thesis and Getting Started

Writing your thesis may well be the biggest challenge of your academic career so far and will require careful management.

Advice on how to plan your thesis structure and content

Getting Ready for the Viva Exam

The viva voce exam is where you will give a verbal defence of your written thesis. Here you can:

• Get answers to your basic viva questions
• Learn what you can do to prepare
• Try our practice viva questions

Managing Your Writing and Yourself

Take control of your writing, your time, and yourself to deliver your thesis plan

Developing Your Writing

Advice to help you improve the quality of your writing and ensure it is fully referenced

First Submission

How to know when your thesis is finished and what to do when it is

Final Submission

Advice on the recommendations your examiners may make and what these mean