Am I an oxford alum if i only get my master's degree there?

I've applied to and have been admitted to a one-year master's programme at Oxford (MSc). Can I consider myself officially an Oxford alum after I finish my degree there, or would I have to get an undergraduate degree? Also, could I consider Oxford as my Alma Mater or would that also only refer to undergraduate university?

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Same question applies to doctorate degrees! I am considering a doctorate as well.

 

Can you explain? So I can get my one-year master’s and be a true Oxford man?

 

You probably wouldn’t be considered a real alumnus by the undergrads who would care, though I don’t know how many that is

 

How many of those will there be? I’m afraid I’d be going to Oxford for nothing if I’m not a true Oxford man

 

yeah HSMBAThroway is also likely his. Was just a matter of time until he posted anonymously. Nobody else is using the term 'oxford man' on this forum. 

 

No—only the MA makes you an Oxford alum which you receive a few years after earning your BA.

 

Only undergrad counts if you want the legitimate "Oxford experience" and the traditional network.

 

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