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Master of Philosophy
Gown: Black stuff of special design, having coat-type sleeve, narrow facings which continue round the neck and with extra wide gathers round the back
Hood: Blue stuff, modified simple shape, fully lined with University lining
Hat: Black mortar board
Doctor of Philosophy
Gown: Claret colour cloth robe, having coat-type sleeve, narrow facings which continue round the neck and with extra wide gathers round the back
Hood: Modified simple shape, in University Red stuff, faced inside for three inches with University lining
Hat: Black cloth bonnet with cord and tassels of University Red
Doctor of Science
Gown: Same shape as for Doctor of Philosophy but in University Red, with facings on collar of university lining and gold cuffs on sleeves
Hood: Same shape as for Doctor of Philosophy but of gold silk and fully lined with University lining
Hat: Black velvet bonnet with cord and tassels in gold
== Academic profile ==
=== Rankings and reputation ===
Aston University was ranked in the top 25 UK institutions in the 2022 Guardian University Guide.
Aston University holds an overall Gold rating as part of the UK Government's 2023 Teaching Excellence Framework. The framework evaluates universities on criteria including teaching quality, learning environment and student outcomes, taking into account factors such as student satisfaction, retention rates and employment.
Many factors make up the overall League Table rankings; Aston prides itself on consistently strong performances for the metrics related to student outcome successes. For example, in the 2021 Guardian University Guide Aston are ranked 11th in the UK for ‘Continuation’ which measures the proportion of students that drop-out of university following their first year. The 2021 Guardian Guide also ranks Aston joint 24th in the UK for ‘Value Added’ which compares student University grades against their expected grades based on entry qualifications.
In addition to this, the 2021 Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide ranks Aston University …
