Helpful Factors

Viva prep needs reading, reviewing, rehearsal and a lot of practical work on your part. There is also a lot you can do to help your preparations be as productive as possible.

Here’s a non-exhaustive list of helpful factors for viva prep:

• Make a small plan. Sketch out what needs doing in the weeks leading up to your viva.
• Meet your needs. Make sure that your plan actually addresses what you need.
• Make time. Planning is great but you need the time to do it. Figure out when works well for you.
• Be flexible. Leave room in the plan because something will need to change at some point. That’s life!
• Find support. Ask for help before submission and be clear about what you need from others.
• Review your progress. Take ten minutes every few days to check that you’re on track.

And rest. Remember that all of the work will be better if you are as well-rested as you can be.