The viva is coming. Make sure you ace it.
VivaCoach reads your thesis and coaches you through a series of mock viva examinations — the tough follow-ups, the methodology challenges, the 'can you justify that?' moments. We make sure you're ready for any question.
I knew my thesis front to back and tried to anticipate every question I could think of. But it was nerve-wracking wondering if I'd missed something — or if my prepared answers would actually get me through.
VivaCoach is the tool I wish I'd had.
Our comprehensive programme gives you everything you need to succeed on the day, including five practice sessions, a full mock viva simulation, and a personalised cheat sheet.
Upload your full thesis or paste key chapters. VivaCoach analyses your core arguments, methodology, potential weaknesses, and likely lines of questioning — just like a real examiner would during their pre-viva review.
From friendly warm-up to hostile examiner. When you stumble, Socratic follow-up questions guide you to a better answer. Just like a real viva, the examiner pushes harder when your answers are weak. See our guide on how to handle a hostile examiner.
After each session, see your readiness score, a topic-by-topic heatmap of strengths and weaknesses, and specific guidance on what to revise. Track your improvement across sessions until you're genuinely ready.
VivaCoach simulates all three difficulty levels so you're ready for whatever tone the room takes.
Friendly, open-ended questions to settle your nerves and build confidence. Think: "Tell me about your research."
Probing, specific questions that test depth of knowledge. The examiner wants to see you think on your feet.
Challenging, adversarial questions designed to stress-test your arguments. If you can handle this, the real thing will feel easy.
Every session covers the question types real examiners ask — so nothing catches you off guard.
Defend your research design, data collection, and analytical choices with confidence.
Articulate your key results and explain their significance clearly under pressure.
Explain what your work adds to the field and why it matters.
Show command of your theoretical framework and how it shapes your research.
Address limitations honestly and demonstrate awareness of alternative approaches.
Show vision for where your research goes next and what questions remain.
No more guessing what your examiners will ask. VivaCoach generates viva questions from your actual thesis and stress-tests every argument you've made – so you walk in knowing exactly where you stand.
VivaCoach adapts to whether you're a doctoral or Masters candidate. The questions, feedback, and expectations match the style of your real examination.
Doctorate — original contribution, theoretical frameworks, and defending years of research.
Masters — methodology choices, understanding of the literature, and demonstrating critical thinking.
After each answer, VivaCoach doesn't just score you — it gives you the option of seeing a viva-winning answer so you can see how a strong answer is structured.
After your mock viva, we generate a personalised cheat sheet — your key arguments, likely questions, weak spots, and strategies, all on one printable page you can take into your exam.
Free: 1 session, £0. VivaReady: £59.99 / $79.99 — 5 practice sessions, mock viva simulation, and personalised cheat sheet. One-time purchase, no subscription. Sessions never expire. See pricing.