MA Degree

Any student who graduated with a BA is entitled to take the Master of Arts Degree, six years and one term after they matriculated, provided that at least two years have passed since their BA Degree was awarded.

The MA can be taken in person on 19th May 2012, or in absence on these dates.

How to apply

In December, the Degree Officer will contact all those who become eligible in the following Lent Term with details and information about to apply online - so please make sure that the College's Development Office has up-to-date details of your address.

Alumni: apply online via CamSIS Extended Self-Service

Current students: apply via your current CamSIS Self-Service

More information on these procedures will be sent to you when you become eligible.

If you think you are eligible but have not been contacted, or if you took your BA many years ago and decide you now need the MA, please contact the Degree Officer on 01223 332084/332050 or email for further details.

Once an application has been made, further details - including details of academical dress - will be sent to you nearer the ceremony date. There is an optional lunch in College before the afternoon ceremony. Costs are £17.95 per head for Graduands and all guests. If you wish to attend the lunch you will need to book and pre-pay. There are restrictions on numbers in the Senate House and we can only offer each Graduand a maximum of three tickets for guests at any degree ceremony.

If you apply for the degree in absence, the degree certificate will be sent to you shortly after the ceremony date.

Administration charge for MA Degree

£30.00  (Matriculation 1969 or later)

£35.00  (Matriculation 1968 or before)

Dress for the Degree Ceremony

Please read the College's guidelines for dress at degree ceremonies.

More information

The University website provides more information on Cambridge Degree Ceremonies.