This Bournemouth University degree certificate sample gives “with Distinction” a line of its own. The portrait layout leaves plenty of space around the award text, with a full-colour coat of arms at the top and a hologram that catches the light near the bottom.
Sample Details
What stands out on this Bournemouth University degree certificate sample is the placement of “with Distinction.” It sits just below the degree title, with “Distinction” in bold. The wording then carries on with “having followed an approved programme in,” and the programme name gets a separate line beneath it. That spacing makes the award and the programme easy to pick out at a glance.
The colour is mostly at the top and bottom. The coat of arms sits above the university name, while the hologram in the lower margin reflects green in this photo. Just above it, the Chancellor signs on the left and the Vice Chancellor on the right, breaking the centred layout for the first time.
Customization
For a framed keepsake or a screen prop, the same portrait layout can carry a fictional institution name, an original crest, and a dedication written for the occasion. A short line beneath the main title leaves room for a personal message without crowding the page.




