Preparing for your graduation ceremony

BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies

BA (Hons) Education

BA (Hons) Education Studies

BEd (Hons) Primary (Art and Design)

BEd (Hons) Primary (FS/KS1 with QTS)

BEd (Hons) Primary (KS1/KS2 with QTS)

BEd (Hons) Primary (Special Educational Needs with QTS)

PGCE (incorporating the Diploma in Education and Training)

PGCE Primary (3-7)

PGCE Primary (5-11)

PGCE Primary (SCITT)

PGCE Secondary (Art & Design)

PGCE Secondary (Drama)

PGCE Secondary (English)

PGCE Secondary (Geography)

PGCE Secondary (Mathematics)

PGCE Secondary (Music)

PGCE Secondary (Science with Biology)

PGCE Secondary (Science with Chemistry)

PGCE Secondary (Science with Physics)

PhD/MPhil/ResM/EdD (all Plymouth Institute of Education)

 

BA (Hons) 3D Design

BA (Hons) Architecture

BA (Hons) Creative Media

BA (Hons) Digital Media Design

BA (Hons) Digital Media Design (Games Design)

BA (Hons) Filmmaking

BA (Hons) Fine Art

BA (Hons) Game Arts and Design

BA (Hons) Interior Design

BA (Hons) Media Arts

BA (Hons) Product and Furniture Design

BSc (Hons) Architectural Engineering

BSc (Hons) Building Surveying

BSc (Hons) Building, Surveying and the Environment

BSc (Hons) Construction Management and the Environment

BSc (Hons) Construction Project Management

BSc (Hons) Digital Media Design

BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying

MArch Master of Architecture

PhD/MPhil/ResM

- Architecture

- Architecture, Design and Environmental Building

- Art and Media

- Built Environment

- Codex

- Creative Arts Practice

- Digital Art and Technology

- On the Basis of Prior Works in Interdisciplinary Art and Design

- Planetary Collegium

- Transtechnology Research

 

BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance

BA (Hons) Business

BA (Hons) International Business

BA (Hons) International Business Management

BA (Hons) International Finance

BSc (Hons) Business Management

BSc (Hons) International Tourism Management

BSc (Hons) Maritime Business

BSc (Hons) Marketing

BSc (Hons) Professional Management Practice

MBA Leadership

MBA Leadership in Healthcare

PhD/MPhil/ResM/DBA/DPA (all Plymouth Business School)

 

BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour and Welfare

BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences

BSc (Hons) Biosciences

BSc (Hons) Conservation Biology

BSc (Hons) Marine Biology

BSc (Hons) Marine Biology and Coastal Ecology

BSc (Hons) Marine Biology and Oceanography

BSc (Hons) Ocean Exploration and Surveying

BSc (Hons) Ocean Science and Marine Conservation

BSc (Hons) Oceanography and Coastal Processes

BSc (Hons) Zoology

MSc Applied Marine Science (July 2023 completers only)

MSc Marine Conservation (July 2023 completers only)

MSc Sustainable Aquaculture (July 2023 completers only)

MSc/PgDip Hydrography (July 2023 completers only)

MSc/PgDip Zoo Conservation Biology (July 2023 completers only)

MSci (Hons) Ocean Science

PhD/MPhil/ResM (all School of Biological and Marine Science)

 

BEng (Hons) Civil and Coastal Engineering

BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering

BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering (Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship)

BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering

BEng (Hons) Marine Technology

BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering

BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering with Aerospace (Level 6 Top Up)

BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering with Composites

BEng (Hons) Robotics

BSc (Hons) Computer and Information Security

BSc (Hons) Computer Science

BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence)

BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Cyber Security)

BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Games Development)

BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Software Engineering)

BSc (Hons) Computing

BSc (Hons) Computing & Games Development

BSc (Hons) Computing and Software Development

BSc (Hons) Cyber Security

BSc (Hons) Digital and Technology Solutions (Cyber Security Analyst)

BSc (Hons) Digital and Technology Solutions (Network Engineer)

BSc (Hons) Digital and Technology Solutions (Software Engineer)

BSc (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering

BSc (Hons) Games Development Technologies

BSc (Hons) Mathematics

BSc (Hons) Mathematics and Statistics

BSc (Hons) Mathematics with Finance

BSc (Hons) Mathematics with High Performance Computing

BSc (Hons) Mathematics with Theoretical Physics

BSc (Hons) Navigation and Maritime Science

BSc (Hons) Robotics

FdSc Navigation and Maritime Science

MEng (Hons) Civil and Coastal Engineering

MEng (Hons) Marine Technology BSc (Hons) Mathematics with Education

MEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering with Composites

MEng (Hons) Robotics MEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering MEng (Hons) Civil Engineering

MSc Artificial Intelligence (July 2023 completers only)

MSc Autonomous Systems Technology (July 2023 completers only)

MSc Coastal Engineering (July 2023 completers only)

MSc Cyber Security (July 2023 completers only)

MSc Data Science and Business Analytics (July 2023 completers only)

MSc Offshore Renewable Energy Engineering (July 2023 completers only)

MSc Robotics (July 2023 completers only)

PhD/MPhil/ResM (all School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics)

 

BA (Hons) Geography

BA (Hons) Geography with International Relations

BSc (Hons) Applied Geology

BSc (Hons) Chemistry

BSc (Hons) Environmental Management and Sustainability

BSc (Hons) Environmental Science

BSc (Hons) Geography

BSc (Hons) Geography with Ocean Science

BSc (Hons) Geology

BSc (Hons) Geology with Ocean Science

BSc (Hons) Physical Geography and Geology

MGeol (Hons) Geology

MRes Sustainable Environmental Management (July 2023 completers only)

MSc Environmental Consultancy (July 2023 completers only)

MSc Planning

MSc Town Planning

MSc/PgDip Sustainable Environmental Management (July 2023 completers only)

PhD/MPhil/ResM (all School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences)

 

BSc (Hons) Optometry

BA (Hons) Social Work

BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science

PhD/MPhil/ResM Social Work

 

BSc (Hons) Podiatry

BSc (Hons) Dietetics

BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy

BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy

MSc Podiatry (Pre-Registration)

MSc Physiotherapy (Pre-Registration)

MSc Occupational Therapy

MPhysio (Hons) Physiotherapy

MDiet (Hons) Dietetics

PhD/MPhil/ResM

- Health Studies

- Nutrition and Health

- On the Basis of Prior Published Works in Health Professions

 

Peninsula Dental School and Peninsula Medical School

Bachelor of Dental Surgery

Dental Therapy & Hygiene

MSc Restorative Dentistry

MSc Oral Surgery

MSc Periodontology

MSc Endodontics

PhD/MPhil/ResM (all Peninsula Dental School)

BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery

Physician Associate Studies

PGCert Clinical Education

MClinEd Clinical Education

PhD/MPhil/ResM (all Peninsula Medical School)

 

BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult Health) (all campuses)

 

BSc (Hons) Nursing (Child Health)

BSc (Hons) Nursing (Mental Health) (all campuses)

BSc (Hons) Critical Care (Intercalated)

BSc (Hons) Pre-Registration Midwifery

BSc (Hons) Professional Development in Health and Social Care

BSc (Hons) Urgent and Emergency Care (Intercalated)

MNurs Nursing (Adult Health and Mental Health) (all campuses)

MNurs Nursing (Child Health and Mental Health)

FdSc Nursing Associate (all campuses)

 

School of Nursing and Midwifery 3 and School of Psychology

MSc Advanced Clinical Practice

MSc Advanced Clinical Practice in Critical Care

MSc Advanced Clinical Practice in Surgical Care (Cardiothoracic Surgery)

MSc Advanced Professional Practice (Clinical Practitioner)

MSc Pre-registration Nursing (Adult Health)

MSc Pre-registration Nursing (Child Health)

MSc Pre-registration Nursing (Mental Health)

MSc Surgical Care Practitioner (Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery)

PgCert Fundamentals of General Practice Nursing

PgDip District Nursing

PgDip Surgical Care Practitioner (Abdominal, Pelvic and General Surgery)

PhD/MPhil/ResM (ALL School of Nursing and Midwifery)

BSc Psychology

BSc Psychology with Human Biology

BSc Psychology with Sociology

BSc Psychology with Criminology

MSc Clinical Associate Psychologist

PhD/MPhil/ResM (all School of Psychology)

 

BA (Hons) Acting

BA (Hons) Art History

BA (Hons) Creative and Professional Writing

BA (Hons) Dance

BA (Hons) Directing

BA (Hons) Drama and Theatre Practice

BA (Hons) English

BA (Hons) English and Creative Writing

BA (Hons) English with History

BA (Hons) English with Publishing

BA (Hons) Fine Art and Art History

BA (Hons) History

BA (Hons) History with English

BA (Hons) History with International Relations

BA (Hons) History with Politics

BA (Hons) Music

BA (Hons) Theatre and Performance

BSc (Hons) Computing, Audio and Music Technology

PhD/MHil/ResM

- Art History

- Brain-Computer Music Interfacing

- Computer Music

- Creative Writing

- Dance

- English

- History

- Humanities

- Music

- On the Basis of Prior Published Work in English

- On the Basis of Prior Published Work in History

- Performing Arts

- Quantum Computing in the Arts, Music and Humanities

- Theatre

- Theatre and Performance

 

School of Art, Design and Architecture 2 and School of Society and Culture 2

BA (Hons) Graphic Communication with Typography

BA (Hons) Graphic Design with Typography

BA (Hons) Illustration

BA (Hons) Photography

BA (Hons) Anthropology

BSc (Hons) Criminology and Criminal Justice

BSc (Hons) Criminology and Criminal Justice Studies

BSc (Hons) Criminology and Criminal Justice Studies with Law

BSc (Hons) Criminology and Criminal Justice Studies with Psychology

BSc (Hons) Criminology and Criminal Justice with International Relations

BSc (Hons) Criminology and Criminal Justice with Psychology

BSc (Hons) Criminology and Criminal Justice with Sociology

BSc (Hons) International Relations

BSc (Hons) International Relations with Politics

BSc (Hons) Law with Criminology and Criminal Justice

BSc (Hons) Politics with International Relations

BSc (Hons) Sociology

LLB Law

LLB Law with Criminology and Criminal Justice

PhD/MPhil/ResM

- Criminology

- International Relations

- Law

- Politics

- Politics and International Relations

- Social Policy

- Sociology

 

School of Biomedical Sciences and Partnerships

BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Physiological Sciences)

BSc (Hons) Human Biosciences

BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science

BSc (Hons) Nutrition, Exercise and Health

BSc (Hons) Applied Biomedical Science

PgCert Clinical Echocardiography

MSc Biomedical Science

PhD/MPhil/ResM (all School of Biomedical Sciences)

City College Plymouth

MLA

MWS-HMTU

RILA

Royal Marines School of Music

Weymouth College

Booking instructions will be emailed to eligible students prior to booking opening.

Booking will open on:

Please ensure you register your attendance before the closing date, or you will not be able to attend. Students can purchase a maximum of four guest tickets in addition to their own. If demand is greater than expected, the maximum number of tickets available to new enquirers may be reduced to ensure that those yet to book can purchase a minimum of two guest tickets. Once you have completed the booking process, all of the tickets purchased and detailed in your confirmation email, are guaranteed.

Please book in anticipation of successful completion if you have referred coursework or exams and are due to complete your studies by 12 September 2023. If you do not successfully complete your studies in time for your ceremony, you will be given a full refund on all tickets purchased.

Graduating student - free of charge
Adult - £35
Child (3-12years): £15
Child (0-2 years) - free of charge. (Children under 2 do not need a ticket, but must sit on an adult's lap)

Refund of tickets will be honoured until close of day on 23 August 2023. Please email graduation@plymouth.ac.uk and include the following information:

For refunds of gown-hire, please contact J Wippell and Company.

Your certificate will be printed with your full name as recorded on your student record.  Please ensure this is your legal name and if you need to amend it, please contact your faculty office.

It is a legal requirement that the University can only issue a certificate bearing the student’s official name at the time of qualification, except in the case of gender reassignment. Please see page 109 of the University's Academic Regulations for further details. 

Your name and course details will be published in the souvenir graduation programme, even if you do not attend the ceremony. Your degree classification will not be included. Please email gradlistingsoptout@plymouth.ac.uk if you want your details to be removed.

Only students whose awards have been confirmed by their faculty office can attend the graduation ceremony. If you are unsure about your eligibility, please contact your faculty office.

If you have any outstanding tuition fees with the university, you will not be permitted to attend your graduation ceremony. You will not receive your award certificate until the debt is settled in full. Outstanding balances must be cleared by the 23 August 2023, to be eligible to attend the 2023 graduation event. If you are unsure whether you have an outstanding debt, please email studentaccountsteam@plymouth.ac.uk with your full name and student registration number.

Once your award has been conferred, your degree certificate will be posted to the home address you have registered on your student portal.  Please ensure this information is correct. You can update your home address. If you studied a collaborative programme, your certificate will be posted to your partner institution. 

You can use the eDocuments service, DCWeb, to access your e-certificate and confirm your award to third parties or download a copy (please note that e-certificates are not available to students who studied at a partner institution). 

If you completed your course and did not receive a degree certificate, please email graduation@plymouth.ac.uk and we will check your record. If it has been lost in the post, we will re-issue the document free of charge within the first 12 months following the award date, after which time you will need to purchase a replacement certificate from the online store. 

Certificates posted to UK addresses are sent using Royal Mail second class. Certificates posted to overseas addresses are sent using standard international airmail (this is not a tracked service and can take up to 28 days to arrive at the destination).  If your home address is overseas and you wish to receive your certificate by tracked DHL Express Worldwide courier, please contact graduation@plymouth.ac.uk, who will guide you accordingly. Please note that the cost for tracked DHL delivery is £20. 

 

How to order your robes
You must wear full academic robes to the graduation ceremony (gown, hood and cap). You can hire or buy your academic robes from J Wippell and Company, the official gown suppliers for the University of Plymouth from whom the University receives a commission. 

Telephone: +44 1392 254234

The online ordering system will be open from 2 August 2023 and will close on 11 September 2023. 

To order your robes, you will need the following details:

Price Information
The cost to hire or purchase is displayed at the ‘hire/purchase’ stage when ordering from Wippell and Co. website. 

Smart attire
The ceremonies are formal occasions and we recommend that candidates should dress smartly. We welcome national dress for international students and military uniforms. Casual attire is not considered appropriate for graduation ceremonies.

Returning your gown
Gowns should be returned to the J Wippell representative on the same day.

Guest Tickets

Graduands can invite up to four guests to join them at their graduation ceremony. Guest tickets can be purchased when registering your attendance on your booking link. Booking instructions will be emailed to eligible students prior to booking opening.

Please note, if demand is greater than expected, the maximum number of tickets available to new enquirers may be reduced to ensure that those yet to book can purchase a minimum of two guest tickets. Once you have completed the booking process, all of the tickets purchased and detailed in your confirmation email, are guaranteed.

Travelling to Graduation

Accommodation
There are a variety of hotels and B&Bs available near the venue. Further information can be found at Visit Plymouth.

Park and ride
There are three park and ride services into the city centre. Please use the facilities that operate from George, Milehouse or Coypool for ease of parking and frequency of service. You can find more information Plymouth Park and Ride website. Plymouth Hoe is approximately 10 minutes walk from the Park & Ride bus stops on Royal Parade in the city centre. Please see the map for further detail.

Train

Plymouth Hoe is approximately a 20 minute walk from Plymouth railway station. Taxis are available from outside the main entrance to the station and regular buses run from the station to Plymouth Hoe. Please visit the City Bus and the Stagecoach websites for details.

Parking
There is no parking available on Plymouth Hoe. However, there are numerous car parks in the vicinity. The closest drop off point is Elliot Terrace. View detailed information about nearby car parks.

Disabled parking
A limited number of Blue Badge parking spaces are available at the venue and this can be requested when booking your guest tickets. You can drive up to the venue for drop off purposes. Please see the Plymouth City Council website for further information about parking provisions for blue badge holders.

Special arrangements
If  you or any of your guests require special arrangements at the ceremony please ensure that you complete the "Special Arrangements" section on the web booking form. Staff on the ticket table will then be aware of these arrangements and will be able to assist you as appropriate.

Student Visa Information and inviting friends and family from overseas
You may wish to invite friends or family from overseas to enjoy your graduation day with you. If you have a valid Tier 4 visa, you can re-enter the UK as long as you carry a copy of your Graduation Letter in your hand luggage to show the authorities. It is also advisable to carry a copy of your onward flight tickets to show that you will be leaving the UK before your visa expires.

To obtain a Graduation Letter and for further advice, please visit the International Student Support pages at the link below. If your Tier 4 visa is no longer valid, you will need to apply for a Visitor Visa instead.

Visas for Friends and Family
If you would like your friends or family to attend your graduation or just to visit you in the UK, they may need to apply for Visitor visas. You will need to send them documentation confirming your current study and immigration status and there are a number of documents that they will need to prepare.

More information can be found on our International Student Support pages. You can also email studentservices@plymouth.ac.uk. 

If you or any of your guests have any accessibility requirements such as special seating arrangements at the ceremony or a disabled parking space, please provide details when completing the online registration questionnaire when you make your booking.

If you did not request a disabled parking space as part of your registration, please email graduation@plymouth.ac.uk to request one. For further information and queries regarding special arrangements, please contact the Graduation Team graduation@plymouth.ac.uk.

Make sure you check our On the day information pages to plan your graduation day and get the most out of your ceremony.

Photography

Tempest Graduation Photography is the official photographer for your ceremonies and will have studios in the ticket marquee. There is no need to book, no need to prepay and no obligation to buy. Head along by yourself or take your guests and friends with you. You will want to capture the day forever and what better way than with an official photograph or two. 

Please direct any enquiries regarding official photographs taken on the day to Tempest Photography. 

View class group photos from previous years.

Even if you are not planning to attend your ceremony, please still register your non-attendance to inform us of your decision and provide up to date contact details.