The Viva Essentials
What do you need for a viva?
You need to have a significant, original contribution to research from one or more projects that you’ve completed over (at least) several years.
You need to have a well-written thesis which, in some way, describes the research.
You need to have read the regulations for your institution and learned what to expect generally from a viva.
You need to have two suitable examiners (or sometimes more) who are going to prepare for and examine you at the viva.
You need to prepare for your viva.
You need to make sure that the university makes any necessary adjustments to the viva process to meet your specific needs, if you have any.
You need to show up on the day, ready to engage as well as you can with your examiners’ questions.
What else do you need? If you can think of something, how will you get it?