UK Man gets degree at the age of 95 and now planning to get into another course

A man from Surrey has become Kingston University’s oldest graduate and is considering another course. The retired psychiatrist, named Dr David Marjot, graduated with an MA in Modern European Philosophy at the age of 95.

Dr Marjot completed his studies 72 years after he originally qualified as a doctor. Speaking about getting degree at this age, he said that the changes in the psychiatry industry in the UK over the years made him decide to go back into education to understand more about philosophy and how it could be applied in the modern profession.

Talking to Kingston University, Dr Marjot said, “I knew I was limited on time, so when I saw an advert for the course in The Times Literary Supplement for a course that was local to me, I decided to apply.”

“The staff and students at Kingston University were so accommodating to me, it has been a wonderful course and the teaching was excellent, so it’s been an honour to do this degree and be a part of such a fantastic university,” he further added.

He was accompanied by his son and son-in-law on his graduation day. Dr David Marjot also received a huge standing ovation from his peers and the audience as he crossed the stage. He was awarded his degree by Kingston University Provost Professor Helen Laville.

Dr David Marjot is now one of the UK’s oldest-ever graduates with 96-year-old Archie White the current record holder after he graduated from the University of Brighton in 2021.

Reports suggest that he is now planning to start a part-time doctorate which he would finish at the age of 102!