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EIE-Surveyor17.3.3. Thesis WorkSubmission of Doctoral Written Thesis1. Language normally used: English. Alternative languages: provided the University hasnecessary language expertise and an Abstract in English is provided.2. UNo creditsU allocated to the doctoral thesis.3. The doctoral thesis is a previously unpublished substantial written report.Oral Presentation of Thesis Work1. ULanguageU normally used: English. Alternative languages: provided the University hasnecessary language expertise and an Abstract in English is provided.2. Oral presentation to an open audience. Examination is a 2 stage process: first thesis isexamined by the Board of examiners individually and if approved an oral examination will take place atanother set date.3. UDurationU: typical duration of 3 hours with no upper time limit.17.3.4. ExaminationThesis Examination Board1. UCompositionU: two internal examiners and one external examiner (3 members). When thestudent is a member of the University an additional external examiner is required.2. USelection:U by the Senate on the recommendation of the PhD Committee.Evaluation1. UResultU based on the reading of the thesis and the oral examination of the candidate, with nograding system for the doctoral degree.2. UIf the student failsU, he/she may resubmit a revised thesis or may also do further work asspecified by the examination board within six months. He or she may not resubmit for doctorate.- 324 -