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Proof of Degree

Do you need proof of your degree for further study or a new job? We can help.

There may be occasions when you need to provide formal confirmation of your former attendance at St Mary’s, for example, to a prospective employer.

We can help with this by providing formal confirmation of your attendance at St Mary’s University, the course you studied, and details of any qualification(s) you were awarded.

This letter will be provided upon request and is free of charge. All you need to do is email your details to registryservices@stmarys.ac.uk and request a Verification Letter.

We will process any requests as quickly as possible.

The Examinations Office can also provide verification information for students who are being required to provide specific confirmation in order to be able to obtain accreditation for teaching overseas, and also for the completion of forms relating to Master's Degrees and Research Funding Councils, such as the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC).

If you require further information in relation to the above, please email registryservices@stmarys.ac.uk.

Please include the following information with your request:

  • Full name (including surname whilst at St Mary’s)
  • Date of Birth
  • Years of study
  • Programme/course studied
  • Current postal address

If you began your studies in 2003 or later

We can supply an Academic Transcript and a copy of the programme or subject details (if required). We will process any requests as quickly as possible.
Please note: there is a charge of £10 for this service, which you can pay online.

If you began your studies between 1997 and 2002

We can supply an Academic Transcript and a copy of the programme or subject details (if required). We will process any requests as quickly as possible, but as these older transcripts are produced manually, there may be a short delay.
Please note: there is a charge of £10 for this service, which you can pay online.

If you began your studies prior to 1997

We can provide a Verification Letter for you free of charge.

Exemptions from payment

If you fall within one of the following categories, your transcript will be provided free of charge:

  • Have graduated within the past twelve months (please note that after twelve months, transcript charges will then apply to you).
  • Are a current or former member of staff who has completed an Undergraduate or Postgraduate qualification at St Mary’s.

If you began your studies on or after 2007

If you began your studies at St Mary’s on or after 2007 you can request a Replacement Certificate by sending your details to graduation@stmarys.ac.uk.

There is a charge of £20 for this service. Payment can be made online, or by contacting our Fees Office on 020 8240 4035 or at feesoffice@stmarys.ac.uk.

Please include the following details in your email:

  • Your name
  • Date of birth
  • Your student ID or Regnum (if you know it)
  • The course you studied
  • Your current address

If you began your studies between 1984 and 2006

Certificates issued for study at St Mary’s between 1984 and 2006 were awarded by the University of Surrey. A replacement certificate can be obtained from the University of Surrey by ordering on their website or emailing examinations@surrey.ac.uk. Full details are available on the University of Surrey website.

If you began your studies prior to 1983

Certificates issued for study at St Mary’s prior to 1983 were awarded by the University of London.

If you require an Academic Transcript, you will need to contact the University of London at the following address:

Transcripts and Student Records
University of London
Stewart House
32 Russell Square
London WC1B 5DN

The University of London asks that you email your details and they will inform you of the next stage of the application process.

Tel: 020 7862 8380 (Surname A-G)
Tel: 020 7862 8381 (Surname H-O)
Tel: 020 7862 8379 (Surname P-Z)
Email: transcripts@lon.ac.uk

If you completed the Postgraduate Certificate in Education in 1984 or later

Please contact the Examinations Office and we will let you know whether it is possible to provide you with a transcript.

If we can provide you with a transcript, a charge of £25 will be made for this service and the expected response time is 10 to 15 working days.  These transcripts are produced manually, and involve archival research. 

If we cannot provide you with a transcript, we can provide you with a letter confirming dates of attendance and qualification awarded. No charge will be made for this service.

The Examinations Office can also provide information for students wishing to obtain accreditation for teaching overseas and completion of forms relating to Master's Degrees and Research Funding Councils i.e. the Arts and Humanities Research Board (AHRB).

If you require further information in relation to examinations and assessments, please email registryservices@stmarys.ac.uk.