Ellie, 32, was among 13 people to receive an honorary degree from the university on July 18

The singer was previously a student at the University of Kent where she studied drama and theatre studies

She has released three hit albums since her university days and has earned two BRIT awards and a Grammy nomination

She's one of Britain's most successful singers with three hit albums and two BRIT awards under her belt.

And Ellie Goulding received another accolade on Thursday as she was given an honorary Doctor of Arts degree from the University of Kent.

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The hitmaker, 32, donned a red robe with structured shoulders and large, puffed sleeves as she posed for photos ahead of the ceremony.

Degree: Ellie Goulding, 32, received another accolade on Thursday as she was given an honorary Doctor of Arts degree from the University of Kent

Ellie also donned a gingham blazer and a matching pair of trousers and added height to her frame with a pair of black heels.

Letting her blonde locks fall loose down her shoulders, Ellie completed her look with hoop earrings and a black hat.

The star was previously a student at the university, where she studied drama and theatre studies.

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It comes after was said to have invested £3.4million into a number of lavish properties which will likely earn her pocketfuls of cash.

The songstress, who recently moved back to the UK from New York, set up EG Properties, and has reportedly poured her cash into plush houses across the country.

Accolade: Ellie gave a speech to the crowd after receiving her honorary degree

Ellie's impressive portfolio is said to include a £1.3million mansion in Worcestershire and a mews house in west London worth £1.6million.

A source told The Sun: 'Buying fancy houses is popular among musicians who want to put their money into ventures which are a safe bet when it comes to securing a big return.

'Pop and rock stars often advise one another to go into property, and pass on recommendations about what to do and what business partners are best to work with.

Success: Ellie was previously a student at the University of Kent where she studied theatre and drama studies

Honour: The hitmaker donned a red robe with structured shoulders and large, puffed sleeves as she posed for photos ahead of the ceremony

Style: Ellie also donned a gingham blazer and a matching pair of trousers and added height to her frame with a pair of black heels

Ceremony: Letting her blonde locks fall loose down her shoulders, Ellie completed her look with hoop earrings and a black hat

Business: It comes after was said to have invested £3.4million into a number of lavish properties which will likely earn her pocketfuls of cash

'Ellie is really serious about her investments, which is why she went one step further by setting up her own company to handle it all.'

Ellie is engaged to Caspar Jopling, a Sotheby's art dealer who went to Harvard, and lived in New York before Ellie moved him back form the 'bonkers' city.

The couple first announced their engagement via a formal announcement in The Times in August last year.

Ellie has kept tight-lipped about who will design her wedding dress when she marries the Old Etonian.

She sparked speculation she might be sporting a Stella McCartney number after posing with her favourite designer at Wireless music festival in London over the weekend.

Plan: The songstress, who recently moved back to the UK from New York, set up EG Properties, and has reportedly poured her cash into plush houses across the country

A source said: 'Buying fancy houses is popular among musicians who want to put their money into ventures which are a safe bet when it comes to securing a big return'

Ceremony: Ellie was presented with her degree by Gavin Esler, Chancellor for the University of Kent

Group: Ellie was one of thirteen people receiving an honorary degree on Thursday

The chart-topper wore one of Stella's creations, the £1,545 Rosebery dress inspired by Beatles film Yellow Submarine.

Ellie recently confessed Caspar helped her 'rejuvenate' her passion for music when her anxiety was at an all-time high due to the stress of touring for a decade.

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The star has been in the spotlight when she released her debut album Lights in February 2010, but took some time out after her third record in 2015.

They added: 'Ellie is really serious about her investments, which is why she went one step further by setting up her own company to handle it all'

Romance: Ellie is engaged to Caspar Jopling, a Sotheby's art dealer who went to Harvard, and lived in New York before Ellie moved him back form the 'bonkers' city

Love: The couple first announced their engagement via a formal announcement in The Times in August last year

Nuptials: Ellie has kept tight-lipped about who will design her wedding dress when she marries the Old Etonian

Speculation: She sparked speculation she might be sporting a Stella McCartney number after posing with her favourite designer at Wireless music festival

Speaking on This Morning earlier this summer, she said: 'I thought for a second, 'Maybe I can just quietly go away', but I rediscovered my joy for song writing… I have been rejuvenated.'

'Asked by host Phillip Schofield if she genuinely would have thrown in the towel, Ellie continued: 'I thought about it. After ten years, everything that's happened.

'It was just before I met my fiancé so I really thought, "Maybe I will just go away and hide a little bit" … I think I just needed a second to breathe.'