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Dear David We too don't include the subject of the degree on any certificates for research degrees (PhD/MPhil/DSc etc) at Bristol but we will provide a separate formal letter of certification which states the full title of the research thesis, if required by the student. One of the reasons for not stating a subject on the degree certificate is that many research projects do not fit neatly into simple subject areas as they are highly specialised and so using words such as Engineering or Computer Science would not reflect an accurate description of the area of study. I hope that this is helpful to you. Best wishes, Lynzie -------------------------------------------------------------- Ms. Lynzie Gadd, Assistant Registrar (Examinations Officer) University of Bristol BS8 1TH Tel: +44(0)117 9287680 Fax: +44(0)117 9287681 http://www.bris.ac.uk/exams _____ From: Admin-student [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of David Maxwell Sent: 07 February 2006 15:59 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Degree Parchments - Content Dear Colleagues, At Queen's we issue degree parchments to graduating students at Doctorate level which read; 'I hereby certify that (name) was admitted to the degree of 'Doctor of Philosophy'. on the ..etc'. We have received a number of enquiries recently from students asking why the subject area of research cannot be included on the parchment. Could I ask if any institutions include the research area on degree parchments - Doctorate level? Thank you for your assistance. Regards. ------------------- David Maxwell Student Records/Examinations Queen's University Belfast Belfast BT71NN Tel: 02890 975178