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.

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David Maxwell

Student Records/Examinations

Queen's University Belfast

Belfast BT71NN

Tel: 02890 975178