The Viva Voce Exam - What to Expect and How to Prepare
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The viva voce exam is where you will give a verbal defence of your written thesis. It is the culmination of your research degree, but many postgraduate researchers are unsure what to expect and what they can do to prepare. Here we want to take away some of the mystery - allowing you to take control and look forward to the viva exam as a positive experience. |
About the Viva ExamWhen does the exam take place? What do I need to take? Who will my examiners be? Learn about the purpose and format of the viva exam The Good Viva VideoWatch (University IT account required)
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How to PrepareTechniques and support to make sure you're ready for the big day Practice Viva QuestionsTry practising your answers to common viva exam questionsOn the Day of the ExamLast minute tips to avoid any unnecessary worries After the Exam and GraduationWhat your examiners might say, what it means, and what to do next |
Much of the content of this section was taken from Student Development’s Study Guide "Preparing for Your Viva" which is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non-Commercial 2.0 UK: England and Wales License. You can read the full text here.
