Hi guys - I used to post here about 6 or 7 years ago when I started my PhD but I've forgotten my username so I've re-registered! I finally - after two pregnancies and a few bouts of ill health - submitted my PhD in March and I had my viva on the 2nd of August which I passed with minor amendments. I am still coming back down to earth having convinced myself I was doomed to failure. I was told in the viva that I had to make four substantive changes (adding in a few sentences and paragraphs in a few chapters) and correct a few typos. However it is now nearly two weeks since the viva and I haven't had my list of amendments from the examiners. Does anyone know if this is common practice? I'm itching to get the amendments made and the two little letters before my name, but I'm beginning to wonder if it might be months before they get round to sending out the paperwork. I'd be grateful to hear anyone's experiences! Thanks :)

It shouldn't take months, but you need to allow for the following - examiners need to complete paperwork, the graduate office needs to process it and sometimes the corrections have to be agreed by a Dean (to make sure they are clear and reasonable). It normally does take a fortnight or so where I am. If though as is probable in August, one link in the chain is on holiday, then delays happen. It all has to be done formally but your internal might be willing to unofficially pass the corrections list onto your supervisor to speed things up - just depends if they're a stickler for doing things by the book or not. So I really wouldn't worry at this stage but if you haven't got it in another fortnight, then I'd start pushing a bit.