Award certificate (testamur)
Graduates receive both a hard copy and digital version of their award certificate (testamur). For details, see how to receive your documents.
Certificate details
Details shown on your award certificate (testamur):
- your name
- your award title
- your specialisation (if applicable)
- conferral date (the date of your graduation round)
- possibly up to two majors (or extended majors), as outlined below
- the University seal.
About seven weeks before your graduation round, we'll ask you to check that your name and award title are correct.
Majors and extended majors
What will be the title on my award certificate?
How will my name appear?
What won't appear on my award certificate?
Replacement certificate and change of name
Masters awarded with distinction
If you’re graduating after 7 July 2021 with a masters by coursework degree and you have a WAM of 80 or above, you’ll see 'awarded with distinction' on your award certificate.
Common uses
Graduates often frame and display their certificates in their place of business (e.g. doctor's office). This provides clients with printed evidence of your qualification to work in that field.
See also common uses for your academic record (transcript) and graduation statement (AHEGS).
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