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Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced) - Academic Studies & Qualifications

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Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced)
to enroll
to enroll
[Verb]

to officially register oneself or someone else as a participant in a course, school, etc.

Ex: Students need to enroll in the classes for the upcoming semester. 
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postgraduate

a graduate student who is studying at a university to get a more advanced degree

Ex: She decided to continue her education as a postgraduate to earn a master's degree in psychology. 
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prospectus

a descriptive catalog or booklet providing information about the courses, programs, and other offerings available at a college or university

Ex: She reviewed the prospectus carefully before deciding on her major. 
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scholarship

a sum of money given by an educational institution to someone with great ability in order to financially support their education

Ex: She received a full scholarship to study medicine at a prestigious university. 
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syllabus
syllabus
[noun]

a document that outlines the topics, assignments, and expectations for a course

Ex: The syllabus for the English Literature course includes readings from classic novels, poetry, and drama. 
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tutorial
tutorial
[noun]

a course of instruction that is presented to an individual or a small number of students, typically focused on a specific subject or topic

Ex: She attended a tutorial on essay writing to improve her academic writing skills. 
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undergrad
undergrad
[noun]

a student enrolled at a university or college who has not yet completed their first degree

Ex: She's an undergrad studying biology at Oxford. 
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to [read] up (on|about) {sth}

to extensively read on a specific topic to gain more knowledge or understanding

Ex: To better understand the economic theories discussed in class, I spent hours reading up on the subject in the library. 
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to sit
to sit
[Verb]

to take an exam

Ex: To earn their diplomas, students must sit their GCSE exams. 
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seminar
seminar
[noun]

a class or course at a college or university in which a small group of students and a teacher discuss a specific subject

Ex: The seminar focused on contemporary issues in international law. 
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vowel
vowel
[noun]

a written letter representing a vowel sound, such as a, e, i, o, or u in English

Ex: The word "dog" contains one vowel. 
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to acquire

to obtain or achieve something through effort or action

Ex: He acquired his wealth through years of dedication and smart investments. 
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attendance

the state of being present at an event or a place

Ex: The attendance at the conference exceeded expectations, with over 500 participants from around the world. 
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questionnaire

a paper containing a series of questions that is given to people to collect information for statistical reasons

Ex: The survey included a questionnaire with multiple-choice and open-ended questions. 
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syntax
syntax
[noun]

(linguistics) the way in which words and phrases are arranged to form grammatical sentences in a language

Ex: In linguistics, syntax refers to the rules that govern the structure of sentences, determining how words are arranged to convey meaning. 
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admission
admission
[noun]

the permission given to someone to become a student of a school, enter an organization, etc.

Ex: She received her letter of admission to the university, confirming her acceptance into the engineering program. 
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personal statement

a written statement outlining a person's achievements, interests, and goals, often used as part of a college or job application

Ex: Her personal statement highlighted her passion for environmental conservation. 
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scope
scope
[noun]

the range of meaning or influence that a word, phrase, or grammatical element covers in a sentence or discourse

Ex: The negative particle has scope over the whole clause. 
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workshop
workshop
[noun]

a meeting where people focus on a particular subject or project, share ideas, and practice skills together

Ex: She attended a workshop on creative writing. 
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