Have you ever wondered why different graduates have different coloured graduation “hoods”?
It all depends on the degree they are receiving, and the official explanations can be found on the University website.
We’ve also compiled this “I Spy” graduation robes photo guide. We are still missing a few, please let us know (internal-comms@dundee.ac.uk) if you have any photos for our collection.
BA – Bachelor of Arts
This includes Social Work & Fine Art
BAcc – Bachelor of Accountancy
Bachelor of Accountancy
BDes – Bachelor of Design
DJCAD graduates including Animation & Textile Design
BDS – Bachelor of Dental Surgery
Graduating dentists for over 100 years
BEng – Bachelor of Engineering
Including Civil & Mechanical Engineering
BMSc – Bachelor of Medical Science (for
our Intercalated for Medical & Dentistry students
BSc – Bachelor of Science
Various areas of Science including Maths, Computing, Biochemistry & more
Doctorate in Educational Psychology or Education
Doctorate in Educational Psychology or Education
Honorary Degrees
Our honorary degrees are usually LLD – Doctor of Laws
LLB – Bachelor of Laws
English Law or Scottish Law (or both)
LLM – Master of Laws
Postgraduate degrees in many aspects of Law
MD – Doctor of Medicine
This is a research degrees for clinicians
MA – Master of Arts
Our traditional undergraduate degree in English, History, Politics & more
Masters in Architecture
Masters in Architecture
MBA – Master of Business Administration
Master of Business Administration
MBChB – Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
Our doctors graduate MBChB – Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
MDSc – Master of Dental Science
Including Prosthodontics
MEd – Master of Education
Professional development for teachers & others in teaching roles
MFA – Master of Fine Art
Master of Fine Art
MLitt – Master of Letters
Taught postgraduate in the Arts inc History and Comics Studies
MPH – Master of Public Health
Master of Public Health
MRes – Masters of Research
Master of Research is available in various areas, including Cancer Biology and Sports Biomechanics & Rehabilitation
MSc – Master of Science
In many subjects inc Computing, Social Work
PGDE – Postgraduate Diploma in Education
Our one year degree leading to a teaching qualification
PhD – Doctor of Philosophy
This is a research degree in any subject area
Rector, Vice-Chancellor & Chancellor
Rector, Vice-Chancellor & Chancellor