Correct order of professional titles after name

Hi,

A few additional comments.

This is a tricky question, and I think there may sometimes be different views on certain aspects of it.

Where degrees are in the same field, only the highest is usually written,

eg not BA, MA, but simply MA.

eg BA, M.Sc.

 In the non-academic world, often only the highest is given, eg Ph.D. rather than BA, MA, Ph.D.

Some institutions have their own standards, eg academics at Oxford list non-Oxford degrees and the granting universities in parentheses, following their Oxford degrees, eg MA (Ph.D., Cambridge).

There is also the matter of professional qualifications such as QC (Queen's Counsel) and membership  of learned societies, eg FBA (Fellow of the British Academy Academy).  I think that with these, we can leave it on the basis that if you have the qualification, you probably know where to put it.

Best wishes,

Clive, FEF (Fellow of English Forums)

Hi,

I have a BSC (hons) degree and a SAC Dip, the degree was first  then the diploma but I am in the process of joining goverening bodies for my profession. I am wondering what order do i need to write these titles in and also do i use the titles when filling in forms such as a passport or job application or do i just  use them when writing letters. I am confused and cannot find any where online that provides the information.

The principle of 'lowest first, highest last' was suggested earlier in this thread.

I am currently renewing my passport, and I can tell you that, at least in Canada, educational information is not asked for.

For a job application, in my experience, educational qualifications are dealt with on one's resume/CV.

Generally speaking, people don't seem to list such things after their name when writing letters, with the occasional exceptuion of a doctorate. I guess it woud ultimately depend on what type of letter you are writing, and to whom.

Again generally speaking, such things are more commonly mentioned if you work in an academic setting.

Best wishes, Clive