According to Anthony à Wood, he owed his fellowship to the influence of Robert Parsons, but Wood's editor, Philip Bliss, contradicts him; connecting Bagshaw with the expulsion of Parsons from the college. On 21 June 1575, Bagshaw took the degree of M.A.
Anthony à Wood claims that he was awarded a fellowship due to Robert Parsons' influence; however, his editor, Philip Bliss, suggests that Bagshaw is connected to Parsons' expulsion from the college. On June 21, 1575, Bagshaw received his M.A. degree.