He’s getting an honorary doctorate from the University of the West of Scotland.

Doctor Who’s showrunner Steven Moffat is to become a real Doctor – sort of.
The Scottish writer and producer is to receive an honorary doctorate from the University of the West of Scotland tomorrow (July 5) at its graduation ceremony, taking place at Thomas Coats Memorial Baptist Church, Paisley (via The Gazette).

“It’s always a joy to go home – but to go back to Paisley to receive a doctorate feels like I finally made it,” he explained. “I feel very honoured and more importantly very happy.”

Professor Craig Mahoney, Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University of the West of Scotland, added: “Steven is a great role model for anyone, not just our students, and demonstrates that your path in life will be determined by your own passion for the things you believe in.”

Moffat was born and bred in Paisley and he was awarded an OBE in the 2015 Queen’s Birthday Honours List for services to television.
Earlier this year, it was announced that the forthcoming tenth series of Doctor Who will not air until 2017 and will mark the last as showrunner for Moffat.

He will hand over duties to Broadchurch’s Chris Chibnall after his final 12 episodes air next spring. A Christmas special will air this year before Moffat’s final series.