Minor and major corrections 2027-2028

Minor corrections  

Under the Assessment Regulations for Research Degrees, examiners can make a recommendation that you must make minor corrections to your thesis within a specified period, up to 3 months, before the degree can be awarded.  

Major corrections: no further oral examination needed

Under the Assessment Regulations for Research Degrees, examiners can make a recommendation that you must make major corrections to your thesis within a specified period, up to 6 months, and in exceptional circumstances, up to 12 months, before the degree can be awarded.  

Substantial revision: further oral examination needed

Under the Assessment Regulations for Research Degrees, examiners can make a recommendation that you must make substantial revisions to your thesis and undertake a further oral examination within a specified period, up to 12 months, and in exceptional circumstances, up to 24 months, before the degree can be awarded.  

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