The Unmysterious Viva
The viva experience might be sometimes unclear, but it’s not mysterious.
There’s a variety of experiences, but a clear range of common expectations.
There’s structure from regulations, academic practice and norms from departmental procedures.
Every viva is necessarily unique, but it’s simple enough to find a useful set of expectations to work towards.
Learn a little to take away any idea that your viva is a mysterious event in your future.