In common with most other UK universities the OU has the right in its Royal Charter to grant honorary degrees. Two such awards are approved - Doctor of the University and Master of the University. Any member of the University can submit a nomination within criteria approved by the Senate. These are all considered by the Honorary Degrees Committee which then puts forward a list of recommendations for approval by the Senate.
Details of those receiving honorary degrees at degree ceremonies being held in 2012 are given in the graduate directory. The 2012 edition, including biographical details of the honorary graduand(s) who are due to have their degree(s) conferred at your ceremony, will be available for you to see from early in 2012.
A copy of this document is provided free to each graduate at their degree ceremony and additional copies are available for purchase at £6.00 a copy either on the day of the ceremony or at £7.00 including postage from the Credit, Qualifications and Ceremonies Centre, The Open University, PO Box 123, Milton Keynes, MK7 6DQ.