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 late September and close on 22nd October 2024.  Late applications will not be accepted.

For more information, please visit 'When can i apply?'.

School Discipline Event Arrival Time Ceremony Start Time
Saturday 30 November 2024*
School of Mathematical & Computer Sciences All 10.30am 12pm
School of Social Sciences (C0) Combined Studies,
(C4) Languages,
(C9) Psychology,
(C0) PGCiLT
1.30pm 3pm
School of Textiles & Design All 1.30pm 3pm
Global College All 1.30pm 3pm
Monday 2nd December 2024*
School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure & Society (A1) Biology,
(D2) Civil Engineering,
(A1) Geography,
(A5) Life Sciences
8.30am 10am
School of Engineering & Physical Sciences (B7) Combined Studies,
(B5) Mechanical Engineering
8.30am 10am
School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure & Society (G1) Petroleum Engineering 11.30am 1pm
School of Engineering & Physical Sciences (B9) Biosciences,
(B4) Chemical Engineering,
(B1) Chemistry,
(B3) Electrical Engineering,
(B2) Physics
11.30am 1pm
School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure & Society (D1) Architectural Engineering,
(D6) Architecture,
(D5) Built Environment,
(D3) Construction Management and Surveying,
(D4) Urban Studies
2.30pm 4pm
Tuesday 3rd December 2024*
School of Social Sciences EBS only** 8.30am 10am
School of Social Sciences (C1) Logistics and Operations (PG only),
(C1) Management (PG only),
(C1) Marketing (PG only)
11.30am 1pm
School of Social Sciences (C3) Accountancy and Finance,
(C2) Economics,
(C1) Logistics and Operations (UG only),
(C1) Management (UG only),
(C1) Marketing (UG only)
2.30pm 4pm

** Enquiries concerning Edinburgh Business School online 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. 

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