Graduation - Gown Hire
You need to organise booking your cap and gown at least 3 weeks prior to your ceremony, directly from Ede & Ravenscroft.
There are two options for this; hired for the day of your ceremony (most popular) or purchased.
If hiring your gown, you will collect this from the Quays Theatre which is situated at the Lowry once you have registered at the Media City campus.
Alternatively, you may opt to purchase a gown to keep, which can be posted to an address of your choosing in advance of the ceremony. If purchasing a gown, please ensure this is delivered to a private secure address and do not get it delivered to The University.
On the day, you are advised to wear dark trousers or a skirt under your robes with a buttoned shirt or blouse to secure the hood.
The gown and hood you will be required to wear on the day will differ according to the level of qualification you have achieved. Please click on the appropriate qualification below for a description of the robes you will need to order.
BTEC/EDEXCEL HND/HNC
- a gown of black cloth of the Oxford BA pattern;
- a BTEC hood of red and blue;
- a mortarboard of black cloth.
Certificate
- a gown of black cloth of the Oxford BA pattern; (not shown);
- a hood of simple shape in mid blue silk. Cowl edge faced with two inches of gold satin;
- a mortarboard of black cloth.
Diploma (Including Nursing Diploma)
- a gown of black cloth of the Oxford BA pattern; (not shown);
- a hood of simple shape in mid blue silk. Cowl edge faced with two inches of gold satin;
- a mortarboard of black cloth.
Licentiate Diploma
- a gown of black cloth of the Oxford BA pattern; (not shown);
- a hood of simple shape in mid blue silk. Cowl edge faced with two inches of cream brocade;
- a mortarboard of black cloth.
Foundation Degree (FDA, FDENG, FDSC)
- a gown of black cloth of the Oxford BA pattern; (not shown);
- a hood of simple shape in mid blue silk, lined in blue and tipped in gold satin;
- a mortarboard of black cloth.
Ordinary Degree (BA, BENG, BSC)
- a gown of black cloth of the Oxford BA pattern; (not shown);
- a hood of simple shape in mid blue silk, fully lined with gold satin. Cowl edge faced inside two inches with light blue silk;
- a mortarboard of black cloth.
Honours Degree (BA (HONS), BSC (HONS), BENG (HONS))
- a gown of black cloth of the Oxford BA pattern; (not shown);
- a hood of simple shape in mid blue silk, fully lined with gold satin. Cowl edge faced inside two inches with grey silk;
- a mortarboard of black cloth.
Graduate Certificate/Diploma (GRADCERT, GRADDIP)
- a gown of black cloth of the Oxford BA pattern; (not shown);
- a hood of simple shape in mid blue silk, fully lined with gold satin. Cowl edge faced inside two inches with pale blue silk;
- a mortarboard of black cloth.
Integrated Masters Degree (MCHEM, MENG, MENV, MPHYS)
- a gown of black cloth of the London Masters pattern; (not shown);
- a hood of simple shape in mid blue silk, fully lined in gold satin. Cowl edge faced inside three inches and bound 3/8" with light blue silk;
- a mortarboard of black cloth.
Certificate (PGCERT)
- a gown of black cloth of the Oxford BA pattern; (not shown);
- a hood of simple shape in mid blue silk, fully lined in gold satin. Cowl edge faced inside two inches with pale green silk;
- a mortarboard of black cloth.
Diploma (PGDIP)
- a gown of black cloth of the London Masters pattern; (not shown);
- a hood of simple shape in mid blue silk, lined and cape edge bound 3/8" with gold satin. Cowl edge faced inside three inches with dark green silk;
- a mortarboard of black cloth.
Masters (Taught) (MA, MBA, MENT, LLM, MSC)
- a gown of black cloth of the London Masters pattern; (not shown);
- a hood of simple shape in mid blue silk, lined and cape edge bound 3/8" with gold satin. Cowl edge faced inside three inches with grey silk;
- a mortarboard of black cloth.
Masters (Research) (LLM, MPHIL)
- a gown of black cloth of the London Masters pattern; (not shown);
- a hood of simple shape in mid blue silk and lined with gold satin. Cowl edge faced inside three inches and bound 3/8" of scarlet satin and cape edge faced inside two inches and bound 3/8" of scarlet satin;
- a mortarboard of black cloth.
Doctorate (DBENV, PHD, DMA, DPROF)
- a gown of black cloth of the London Masters pattern, with three inch facings of University blue silk; (not shown);
- a hood of simple shape in mid blue, lined and bound 3/8" with scarlet satin;
- a black cloth bonnet with a scarlet cord and tassels.
Higher Doctorate (DSC, DLITT)
- a gown of scarlet cloth of the London Doctors pattern, with five inch facings of, and sleeves lined in, gold satin; (not shown);
- a hood of simple shape in dark blue, lined and bound 3/8" with gold satin;
- a black velvet bonnet with gold cord and tassels.
Your academic dress must be ordered from Ede & Ravenscroft at least 3 weeks prior to your Graduation ceremony.