Pembroke College Cambridge

MA Dinner & Congregation

The Cambridge MA degree is not a postgraduate qualification, but an award to holders of the BA degree six years and one term after matriculation. The MA is not automatically awarded - candidates who wish to proceed must have the degree conferred either in person or in absence in order to receive their MA certificate (and may only do so providing their BA degree has been conferred).  

The MA congregation is an eagerly anticipated celebration which takes place over a Friday and Saturday in March: The MA Dinner (Dress code: Black tie) is held in Hall on the Friday, candidates may stay in College overnight free of charge and then proceed to the Congregation at the Senate House on the Saturday.  Candidates may request tickets for up to two guests to the Senate House, but kindly note that College does not offer lunch to MA candidates/guests following the ceremony.

 

MA Dinner and Congregation 

MA Dinner on Friday - Only those who are proceeding to the Senate House on the Saturday may attend the Dinner (which is a celebration of the MA degree) and is for candidates only, guests may not attend. Accommodation - one night's single accommodation is offered free of charge, further nights will be charged at £46.20 per night (2024).

MA Congregation on Saturday - Candidates should read the Graduation Information and Dress Code information carefully; it is advisable to book your attire well in advance. 

Guests may attend the congregation in the Senate House  (2 tickets guaranteed) but kindly note that MA graduands and guests are not offered lunch in Pembroke following the ceremony.

How to book your place  - In January the Praelector's Secretary will email eligible candidates with a link to the MA Congregation booking form, so it is important to keep your contact details up-to-date with the College.

Unable to attend? - You may have your MA conferred in absence, or in person at another congregation.  See the Graduation page for information.  

 

MA Dinner & Congregation (2017s) March 2024 - Confirmed timetable:

Date time event
Friday 22nd March 7.00 pm Drinks in the Old Library  
  7.30 pm Dinner in Hall (dress code: black tie, no gowns)
  9-11 pm JP Bar open
Saturday 23rd March 9.45 am  Praelector's ceremony briefing & attire check - Old Library
  11.20 am Procession leaves Pembroke
  11.35am Arrive at the Senate House
  11.50am  Degree ceremony in the Senate House
  12.20pm Ceremony finishes
     

MA Dinner & Congregation (2016s) April 2024 - Confirmed timetable:

Date time event
Friday 5th April 7.00 pm Drinks in the Old Library  
  7.30 pm Dinner in Hall (dress code: black tie, no gowns)
  9-11 pm JP Bar open
Saturday 6th April 8.30 am  Praelector's ceremony briefing & attire check - Old Library
  9.30 am Procession leaves Pembroke
  9.45 am Arrive at the Senate House
  10.00 am  Degree ceremony in the Senate House
  10.30 am Ceremony finishes

MA 2025

2018 cohort - MA Dinner - Friday 28th March, MA Congregation - Saturday 29th March 2025

MA 2026

2019 cohort