17Academic dress: graduates (higher doctorates)

17 Academic dress: graduates (higher doctorates)

17.1 The academic dress of a graduate of the University, being awarded or holding a higher doctorate, is to be:

(a) a gown of Union Jack red cloth, of the design and shape as traditionally worn at the University, being heavily gathered on the back and both shoulders with a curved shaped yoke, with plain bell shaped sleeves with 115mm of silk on the front facing as follows:

• for a degree of Doctor of Fine Arts – silver;
• for a degree of Doctor of Laws – purple;
• for a degree of Doctor of Letters – blue;
• for a degree of Doctor of Medicine – turquoise;
• for a degree of Doctor of Music – lilac;
• for a degree of Doctor of Science – green;
• for a degree of Doctor of the University – old gold; and

(b) a hood of Union Jack red cloth of the same shape and style as for a degree of Doctor of Philosophy, and as traditionally worn at the University, each hood being fully lined with colours applicable to the award as set out in Schedule 1 Part 1; and

(c) a round black velvet bonnet with a gold cord and tassels.

Note: [Note: The degree of Doctor of the University is only awarded as an honorary degree.]