Graduation registration - information for postgraduate candidates
Please read this information carefully to ensure that you know when your ceremony will be and when to expect an invitation to register.
Research
Postgraduate (taught) candidates
| Date of award | Ceremony will take place | Invitations issued | Registration deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| xx | Week commencing Monday 12 January 2026 | xx | xx November |
You need to register for graduation (attending or graduating in absentia) before results are published. You need to meet the criteria below:
- Registered your intentions for your graduation ceremony by Friday 8 November.
- Successfully complete your programme of study.
- Your examination results must have been submitted to the Student Administration Service by their deadline (your department or the Student Administration Service can provide you with information relating to their deadlines).
Students who are awarded a Postgraduate Certificate exit award will be removed from the graduation ceremony and certificates will be made available by Student Services.
All debts to the University have been paid. See the debts information page for further details.
Postgraduate (research) candidates
Research candidates are eligible to attend graduation ceremonies in January or July each year. Candidates who successfully complete their course of study outside the cut off dates for inclusion in the next upcoming ceremonies (end of March for July ceremonies and end of September for January ceremonies) will have their award conferred in absentia.
January 2026 Ceremonies
Date of award | Ceremony will take place | Invitations issued | Registration deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
6 August to 30 September (check) | Week commencing Monday 12 January 2026 | Mid-October | TBC |
| After 13 November | Degrees will be conferred In Absentia following which you will be contacted with details of how to attend the next appropriate ceremony. |
July 2026 ceremonies
Date of award | Ceremony will take place | Invitations issued | Registration deadline |
| 1 February to 31 March | Week commencing Monday 24 July 2026 | Early April 2026 | End of April 2026 TBC |
| After 31 March | Degrees will be conferred In Absentia following which you will be contacted with details of how to attend the next appropriate ceremony. |
Students who have awards conferred in absentia will be contacted by email (University and personal email addresses) and will be able to receive their certificate afterwards. At this time, you can tell us if you want an invitation to the next available ceremony. You should check your student record to ensure your personal email address is correct. contact form.