Research Degree Examiners

Close up of a student looking through a bookInformation for external examiners of student theses for research degrees. 

Nomination of an external examiner

A blank copy of the nomination form which should be completed and signed by the head of school or nominee before returning to the PGR team

Examiners guidance notes

Guidance notes to answer your questions with regard to the thesis examination

Examiners report forms

Blank copies of the report form can be obtained here

Corrections certificate: PhD/Master

A correction certificate should be completed once you are satisfied that the corrections have been amended.  The Internal Examiner's signature is required for minor corrections and the Internal and External's signatures are required for major corrections

Fees and expenses

Guidelines for claiming fees for receipted expenses by External Examiners

Arrangement for chairing vivas

for information about arrangements for chairing vivas, please see the Assessment of Research Degree Code of Practice, Section 5 and Appendix A.