Academic dress

All graduands must wear a University of Stirling academic gown and hood appropriate to the award to be conferred if they wish to attend the ceremony.

The University works with Ede and Ravenscroft to ensure that appropriate academic dress is readily available to all graduands. If you choose to order academic dress from Ede and Ravenscroft, you’ll need to do this at least two weeks before your ceremony. Ede & Ravenscroft will have a limited number of gowns available to hire on the day, but a late order may incur an additional fee so make sure you order in time.

Mortar boards

Mortar boards are not part of the academic dress and will not be permitted during the ceremony.

Gowns and hoods

It is necessary that you wear the correct gown and hood appropriate to the degree, diploma or certificate awarded (see below)

Doctor of Letters (D.Litt.)
Gown: Dove grey, Masters style with violet facings
Hood: Full shape, dove grey body lined with violet

Doctor of Science (D.Sc.)
Gown: Dove grey, Masters style with crocus facings
Hood: Full shape, dove grey body lined with crocus

Doctor of Applied Social Research (D.A.S.R.)
Gown: Black, Masters style with dove grey facings
Hood: Edinburgh shape, dove grey body lined with crocus

Doctor of Business Administration (D.B.A.)
Gown: Black, Masters style with dove grey facings
Hood: Edinburgh shape, grey body lined with maroon

Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)
Gown: Black, Masters style with dove grey facings
Hood: Edinburgh shape, dove grey lined with azure blue

Doctor of Midwifery and Doctor of Nursing (D.M. and D.N.)
Gown Black, Masters style with dove grey facings
Hood: Edinburgh shape, grey body lined with dove grey and edged with azure blue

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Gown: Black, Masters style with dove grey facings
Hood: Edinburgh shape, dove grey lined with malachite green

Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Gown: Black, Masters style
Hood: Edinburgh shape, black body lined with maroon and bordered with fur

Master of Education (M.Ed.)
Gown: Black, Masters style
Hood: Edinburgh shape, black body lined with bunting azure blue and bordered with fur

Master of Laws (L.L.M.)
Gown: Black, Masters style
Hood: Edinburgh shape, black body lined with dove grey, edged with maroon and bordered with white fur

Master of Letters (M.Litt.)
Gown: Black, Masters style
Hood: Edinburgh shape, black body lined with malachite green, edged with stone white ribbon and bordered with fur

Master of Midwifery and Master of Nursing (M.M. and M.N.)
Gown: Black, Masters style
Hood: Edinburgh shape, black body lined with dove grey, edged with azure blue and bordered with white fur

Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.)
Gown: Black, Masters style
Hood: Edinburgh shape, black body lined with stone white, edged with malachite green ribbon and bordered with fur

Master of Research (M.Res.)
Gown: Black, Masters style
Hood: Edinburgh shape, black body lined with malachite green, edged with dove grey and bordered with white fur

Master of Science (M.Sc.)
Integrated Master of Science (MSci.)
Gown: Black, Masters style
Hood: Edinburgh shape, black body lined with malachite green and bordered with fur

Postgraduate Diploma/Certificate (PG Dip. and PG Cert.)
Gown: Black, Masters style
Hood: Edinburgh shape, black body edged with dove grey

Bachelor of Accountancy (B.Acc.)
Gown: Black, Masters style
Hood: Edinburgh shape, black body lined with calamine blue

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Gown: Black, Masters style
Hood: Edinburgh shape, black body lined with dove grey

Bachelor of Laws (L.L.B.)
Gown: Black, Masters style
Hood: Edinburgh shape, black body lined with dove grey and edged with maroon

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
Gown: Black, Masters style
Hood: Black body lined with dove grey and edged with malachite green ribbon

Undergraduate Diploma/Certificate (UG Dip. and UG Cert.)
Gown: Black, Masters style
Hood: Edinburgh shape, black body edged with azure blue

Dress code

Graduation ceremonies are a formal, ceremonial occasion and we ask that graduands and their guests dress formally for the occasion.

For graduands, a buttoned shirt or blouse is useful for securing their gown's hood. Graduands and guests are welcome to wear national, traditional or military dress if relevant. This always looks fantastic.