According to a brief article posted on the Birmingham Mail.net site, Mark Williams will receive a honorary degree from the University of Birmingham. The Harry Potter star who is known for his role as "Arthur Weasley" will become the Doctor of Letters on Friday, December 12.
According to Wikipedia, a part of their definition of a Doctor of Letters is:
In the United Kingdom, Australia, India and certain other countries, the degree is a higher doctorate, above the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), and is issued on the basis of a long record of research and publication. The degree D.Litt. is awarded to candidates whose record of published work and research shows conspicuous ability and originality and constitutes a distinguished and sustained achievement. University committee and board approval is required, and candidates must provide documented mastery of a particular area or field...
Wow, that sounds so cool! Congrats Mr. Williams!!!
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