Thesis Preparation
The main source of advice and guidance for you when beginning to write your thesis is your supervisor. You should discuss this with them early in your PhD so that you are as prepared as possible by the end of your studies.
Preparation
Your PhD thesis must constitute an original piece of publishable work. While the length of a thesis is not heavily prescribed, most theses are between about 130 and 200 pages long. Preparing a document of this length will take a lot of time, so it is wise to start writing sections such as your literature review and experimental methods quite early in your PhD. It is a good idea to discuss with your supervisor how you will prepare your thesis and how they will provide feedback on it. Visit the Code of Practice website for some more information.
Submission
It is important that you submit your thesis on time, which in most cases should be within your fee paying period.
There is a guide to thesis submission on the Research, Partnerships and Innovation Services website.
In order to upload your thesis to Turnitin, you will need to request access to the Blackboard folder. Please contact the PGR Student Support Officer for access.
Examination
The oral exam, or viva voce, commonly referred to simply as the "viva", is the culmination of your work throughout your PhD. It is an opportunity to discuss your work at length with two or three respected academics. It may sound daunting, but this is really an opportunity to show off. Remember all of the hard work that you have done throughout your PhD!
There is information on how to prepare for your viva on the Research Services website.