Examination Conventions 2026-27

9. Vivas

All students shall give an oral examination on their dissertation and its background material, and you will be expected to give a short 10-15 minute presentation on the dissertation, after which there will be an opportunity for the Examiners to ask questions. You are not permitted to use presentation slides although use of a whiteboard is permitted. You must wear sub-fusc and are advised to take a copy of your dissertation with you to your oral examination. Students are permitted one A4 sheet of notes in the viva.