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E. Final examinations for MPhil and PhD degrees

62 The MPhil and PhD degrees are conferred by the University of London, not by the College. Examination arrangements for those degrees are the responsibility of the University.

63 Examiners are appointed and examinations are conducted in accordance with the University of London General Instructions for Appointment of Examiners and for Conduct of Examinations for PhD or MPhil degrees for Internal Students.

64 Examiners are appointed by University Subject Area Boards on behalf of the University. Supervisors should ensure that recommendations for the nomination of Examiners are submitted to the appropriate University authorities, in accordance with their procedures and practices, and at such time as to avoid unnecessary delay in the arrangement of the examination.

65 The University of London has approved procedures for considering representations made on the grounds of administrative error or where there is concern that the examination may not have been conducted in accordance with the relevant Instructions and/or Regulations. Any representation should be addressed in the first instance to the Director of External and Internal Student Administration. There is no procedure for the consideration of appeals against the results of examinations on academic grounds.