Status and Details

Status and Details

This page contains information about the status, approval and implementation of this version of the document. It also contains information contact details for the subject matter expert.  To the right, a brief summary of the changes between this and the previous version is provided.

Oral Examination (Viva) Procedure

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Status Historic
Effective Date 15th March 2021
Review Date 15th March 2024
Approval Authority Academic Senate
Approval Date 14th March 2021
Expiry Date 3rd November 2024
Responsible Executive Simon Barrie
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic)
Enquiries Contact Marcus Rodrigs
Student Academic Conduct Officer (SACO) Coordinator

Academic Division

Summary of Changes from Previous Version

25 March 2021: Definition of School updated to reflect College rather than Faculty. Administrative amendment, approved by University Secretary.


This document outlines the process for conducting an Oral Examination (Viva) to confirm that a students knowledge is commensurate with that demonstrated in a related assessment.



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