Abstract

This article looks at the types of degrees that can be awarded by universities and colleges, discussing the rights and privileges that go with a degree such as the right to wear academic dress and to put letters after your name. The focus is on current and historical practice in Britain, and most of the examples are from British universities.

Keywords: University degrees, earned degree, honorary degree, honoris causa, incorporation degree, official degree, dignity degree, prerogative degree, right and privileges

How to Cite:

Dickson, N. K., (2020) “Degrees of Degrees”, Transactions of the Burgon Society 19(1). doi: https://doi.org/10.4148/2475-7799.1171