First Year Viva
By the end of the 6th month the critical literature review, research problem, contribution of research, and programme of research should have been defined.
The first year viva is then taken by month 9 for full-time students (months 10-12 for part-time).
It is the first major examination. By this point in their studies a student is expected to indicate an understanding of work underway and the issues to be pursued, preferably with a statement of the problem that the thesis will address.
The viva allows feedback to be given regarding the student’s ability to demonstrate mastery of the literature and state-of-the-art in an area of research. This feedback is based upon the report written by the student which is read and reviewed by the primary and secondary supervisors, and an assessor.
This form should accompany your first-year report:
First Year Viva Report Form (Word)
First Year Viva Report Form (ASCII)
The form and report should be sent to your assessor, second supervisor, the Graduate Tutor (a.hunter@cs.ucl.ac.uk) and the Postgraduate Administrators (postgradadmin@cs.ucl.ac.uk) at least several weeks before the viva has been scheduled in order to allow your supervisors and assesor a decent amount of time to review it.
You should receive feedback within 5 days after the viva.
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