What happens if I submit my dissertation less than 8 weeks after submitting the Nominations for External Examiner form?

If you are unable to provide the requested 8 weeks advanced notice of your anticipated dissertation submission, you will likely experience delays in the later stages of the examination process. The external review cannot begin until we have an approved External Examiner confirmed to review your dissertation. External Examiners are always given at least 4 weeks to review your work and submit a written report. To ensure your dissertation receives a thorough and comprehensive review, we will never ask an External Examiner to submit their report within a shortened timeframe.