Application for Graduation to an MA or Higher Degree
The following dates in 2021 have been announced by the University, at which it is anticipated that Magdalene postgraduates who have recently been approved for their degrees may graduate:
Saturday 30 January 2021, Saturday 27 February 2021, Saturday 1 May 2021 and Saturday 22 May 2021 (only in-absence graduation will be available on these dates).
Friday 23 July 2021, Friday 22 October 2021 and Saturday 27 November 2021 (we expect that in-absence graduation will be available at all of these, and hope that in-person graduation may be possible at all of these too, provided that the public health situation allows).
Additionally, two special dates - Friday 30 July 2021 and Friday 17 September 2021 - have been assigned to enable the cohort of Magdalene postgraduates who, because of the Covid-19 crisis have been unable to graduate, or had to graduate in absence, in 2020, to celebrate their degrees in person, again provided that the public health situation allows. The University and the Colleges are seeking to offer a ceremony in the Senate-House that will be as close as possible to the usual in-person graduation; the aim is to make it possible for College cohorts to reunite in their College and to process together to the Senate-House in academic dress, where those still to graduate will have their degrees conferred and those who have graduated in absence will have their degrees celebrated in a similar way.
More information on these events, and details of how to register for them, will be posted on the website in due course.
Easter Term 2021
| Ceremony Date | Application Deadline | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday 1 May 2021 | Friday 9 April 2021 | In absence only |
| Saturday 22 May 2021 | Friday 30 May 2021 | In absence only |
Please complete the application form below by the relevant application deadline listed above.
If you have any questions, please contact the Praelector’s Secretary at congregations@magd.cam.ac.uk.
Application criteria
For a Higher Degree (M.Phil, PhD etc) you must have written approval from the Board of Graduate Studies before you can proceed to your degree. Provisional bookings can be made, providing approval is received at least 5 working days before the ceremony.
Please note:
- the College cannot be held responsible for any travel or accommodation bookings made in the event that approval is not given or the application closing date has passed
- all University debts must be paid before you can proceed to your degree
- your name will appear on your Degree Certificate just as it appears on CamSIS. If your name has changed you will need to notify the Student Registry
Applications and payment (in the case of MA candidates) must be received before the specified cut-off date. Applications received after the cut-off date will not be processed in time for the ceremony.
Payment for M.A. Graduation
If you wish to take your MA degree at this in absence ceremony, there is a £30.00 administration fee. Payment of the fee must be received by the College before the application deadline date for the ceremony you have applied to graduate at – please see these dates above.
Payment can be made to the College by BACS or cheque, any bank charges must be paid by the sender
BACS
BACS payments to be made to:
Magdalene College
Account Number: 72745060
Sort Code: 30-64-42
Reference: Your name and 'Degree'
Cheques
Cheques should be made payable to Magdalene College.