Edinburgh graduation ceremonies
Dates and times
The Winter 2024 ceremonies will take place in the James Watt Centre located on the Edinburgh Campus.
The online application system will open in the Autumn. Late applications will not be accepted.
For more information, please visit 'When can i apply?'.
The breakdown of ceremonies for Winter will be shown here in due course.
| School | Discipline | Event Arrival Time | Ceremony Start Time | YouTube Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday 17 June 2024* | ||||
| School of Engineering & Physical Sciences | Chemistry (B1), Mechanical Engineering (B5) |
11.30am | 1pm | Watch on YouTube Live |
| School of Engineering & Physical Sciences | Electrical Engineering (B3), Chemical Engineering (B4), Combined Studies (B7) |
2.30pm | 4pm | Watch on YouTube Live |
| Tuesday 18 June 2024* | ||||
| School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure & Society | Construction Management/Surveying (D3) (PG only), Built Environment (D5) |
8.30am | 10am | Watch on YouTube Live |
| School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure & Society | Civil Engineering (D2), Construction Management/Surveying (D3) (UG only) |
11.30am | 1pm | Watch on YouTube Live |
| School of Engineering & Physical Sciences | Physics (B2), Biosciences (B9) |
2.30pm | 4pm | Watch on YouTube Live |
| School of Social Sciences | Languages (C4) | 2.30pm | 4pm | Watch on YouTube Live |
| Wednesday 19 June 2024* | ||||
| School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure & Society | Biology (A1), Architectural Engineering (D1), Petroleum Engineering (G1) |
8.30am | 10am | Watch on YouTube Live |
| School of Mathematical & Computer Sciences | Mathematics (F1), Actuarial Mathematics and Statistics (F7) |
11.30am | 1pm | Watch on YouTube Live |
| School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure & Society | Urban Studies (D4) | 2.30pm | 4pm | Watch on YouTube Live |
| School of Mathematical & Computer Sciences | Computer Science (F2), Combined Studies (F9) |
2.30pm | 4pm | Watch on YouTube Live |
| Thursday 20 June 2024* | ||||
| School of Social Sciences | Combined Studies, PGCert Teaching and Learning (C0), Psychology (C9) |
8.30am | 10am | Watch on YouTube Lives |
| School of Social Sciences | EBS** DBA/PhD, MBA, MBA specialisms, MSc, PGCert) | 11.30am | 1pm | Watch on YouTube Live |
| School of Social Sciences | Management (C1) (PG only) | 2.30pm | 4pm | Watch on YouTube Live |
| Friday 21 June 2024* | ||||
| School of Social Sciences | Economics (C2) Accountancy and Finance (C3) |
8.30am | 10am | Watch on YouTube Live |
| School of Social Sciences | Management (C1) (UG only) | 11.30am | 1pm | Watch on YouTube Live8 |
** Enquiries concerning Edinburgh Business School programmes/applications should be directed to ebs.enquiries@hw.ac.uk. Graduation applications for the following programmes should be made via EBS Global.
- MBA (MBA)
- MBA with Specialisms
- MSc in Financial Management
- MSc in Marketing
- MSc in Strategic Planning
- MSc in Human Resource Management
- PGCert in Research Methods
- DBA/PhD
*Disclaimer: Heriot-Watt University will use its best endeavours to keep to the scheduled dates, times and venues for graduation ceremonies. However, due to circumstances outside the control of the University, ceremonies may be delayed, relocated to another venue or postponed. Please note, the schedule of ceremonies is based upon student attendance. In the event that a ceremony is over or under subscribed, arrangements may be made to change the time of your ceremony.
The University also reserves the right to cancel any graduation ceremony and reception for reasons beyond its control. Circumstances may include, but are not limited to: fire, flood, or any other incident that renders the venue unsafe to use; terrorist act (or threat of terrorist act); natural disaster; pandemic or a period of national mourning.
Where any of these circumstances occur, Heriot-Watt University is not responsible for any inconvenience, losses or costs that may be occasioned by such event.