The Overview attempts to summarise for students and staff alike, the key stages in the process of thesis submission and examination. Information in the rest of the section gives details of the procedures and forms relating to the assessment and award of research degrees at Leeds.

• » Information for Students includes:
  Overview of Thesis Submission & Examination;  Submitting the Thesis; Thesis Format Regulations;   After Submitting the Thesis;  The Oral Examination;  After the Oral Examination; Getting the Degree and Graduating;  Referral;  Replacement Degree Certificates; Awarded Statement (confirmation of thesis submission or award of degree)

• » Information for Staff (i.e. Examiners, PGRTs, Administrators):
  Overview of Thesis Submission & Examination;   Eligibility to act as External Examiner; Eligibility to act as Internal Examiner;  Instructions to Examiners;
  Examiners Preliminary Report Form;   Examiners’ Report Form;   Referred Candidates; Video Conferencing for the Viva;   Examinations Group: Dates of Meetings