The following official documents provide written evidence of your academic studies at BU and you will need them in the future when applying for jobs, visa requirements and further study.
Make sure you keep your contact details up to date so we can send your documents to you.
If you need proof of the qualification you achieved with us, or need a reference, we can issue documentation or provide other confirmation directly.
Award certificates
Award certificates or degree certificates are issued upon successful completion of a qualification at Bournemouth University.
If you did not collect your certificate at graduation and did not register to receive it by post either, we can send it to you.
Results and transcripts
At the end of each academic year you are issued with a summary of results via email. If you require an official transcript, please read the information below. Please note, we are only able to provide transcripts for courses that were started after 1 January 2005. An official Bournemouth University Transcript will be printed on BU headed paper with security features which include a hologram.
Diploma supplement
The Diploma Supplement is an official document of the university, issued to all graduates after successful completion of a taught award. (They are not relevant if you completed a research degree such as an MRes or a PhD). They describe the qualification achieved using a standard format that is shared across the European Union, outlining the programme content and providing a full transcript of the units studied and marks obtained.
Following graduation, your Diploma Supplement will be emailed to your BU email address as a PDF attachment in late November. You may wish to show your Diploma Supplement to employers or other education providers in future, so please keep it safe.
We no longer issue Diploma Supplements in hard copy because electronic versions are widely accepted in the UK. If you require a hard copy transcript, please visit our transcript request webpages.
Academic reference request and confirmation of study
Verification for third parties (such as employers, agencies and embassies)
Third party enquirers such as employers, agencies and embassies must verify attendance and awards of a past/current student with Prospects Hedd. A Hedd verification confirms the candidate’s name, qualification type, course name, year of award, classification obtained and dates of attendance.
Please visit www.hedd.ac.uk to register. There is a small charge for each enquiry and you must provide the written consent of the individual.
If you require further assistance, please email [email protected].
Past students and Councils
Email [email protected] to request a confirmation-of-study letter. You will need to provide the following information:
- Your full name at the time of study
- Your date of birth
- Course/s studied
- Your period of study and/or your year of award
- Student ID (if known)
Replacement copies
If you received your certificate but it has since been damaged, lost or stolen you can request a replacement copy.
When making requests for any evidence of previous study please complete the BU Replacement Document Online Form.
Further study
For enquiries about returning to study at BU, have a look at our information on postgraduate study or short courses.
For details about how the Fundraising & Alumni Relations Department will use your data please see our Privacy Statement.