You can collect your degree in person within three years of finishing, and after that in absentia.
Current students can graduate at a degree ceremony as soon as possible after completing their course.
Graduate in person
Any places that are not taken by current students graduating in person are offered to historic graduands. So if your degree hasn't yet been awarded, you can apply for a place at an upcoming degree ceremony.
However, places at degree ceremonies for historic graduands are very limited and in high demand, so there is a waiting list. For these reasons, you may need to wait a year or more to be allocated a place if you want to graduate in person.
Graduate in absentia
You can collect your degree(s) in absentia on any degree date.
To be added to the waiting list, or graduate in absentia, please email sara.watson@ccc.ox.ac.uk with your full name, address, phone number, matriculation year and degree(s) you wish to collect.
Master of Arts (MA)
Bachelor of Arts can supplicate for (request) their Master of Arts degree in or after the 21st term from their matriculation. Please note the Oxford MA is about reaching a new status within the University and not an upgrade of your BA or an additional qualification. It therefore has no subject or class, and the nominals 'MA' should be represented in place of, not in addition to, the 'BA' in the holder's signature and on documents such as CVs. The University charges a fee to those wishing to have the MA. Candidates should pay the University directly through the online shop, once their ceremony date has been confirmed. Payment should be received by no later than 30 days before the ceremony.
What happens at a degree ceremony?
Read the Degree Ceremony Brochure to find out what to expect on the day.
Read more about Degree Days at Oxford.