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 attributes his fellowship to Robert Parsons; however, Philip Bliss connects Bagshaw with Parsons' expulsion from the college. Bagshaw received his M.A. degree on June 21, 1575.