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Education - Educational Credentials and Awards

Here you will learn some English words related to educational credentials and awards such as "diploma", "certificate", and "honor".

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credit
credit
[noun]

recognition by an educational institution that a course or unit has been successfully completed, often quantified in hours

Ex: She earned three credits for the chemistry course. 
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certificate

an official document that states one has successfully passed an exam or completed a course of study

Ex: She received a certificate of completion after finishing the online training. 
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diploma
diploma
[noun]

a certificate given to someone who has completed a course of study

Ex: She proudly displayed her diploma on the wall of her office. 
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General Equivalency Diploma

an official certificate in the US that people who did not complete high school can obtain by taking some classes and successfully passing a test, which is the equivalent of the actual high school diploma

Ex: He earned his General Equivalency Diploma after dropping out of high school. 
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academic degree

a qualification awarded by an educational institution, typically upon completion of a prescribed course of study

Ex: She earned her academic degree in psychology after completing four years of undergraduate study. 
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baccalaureate

an academic degree awarded by colleges and universities upon completion of undergraduate studies

Ex: After four years of hard work, she proudly received her baccalaureate in English literature. 
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associate degree

a two-year academic credential from a community college or technical school

Ex: She earned her associate degree in computer science. 
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bachelor's degree

the first degree given by a university or college to a student who has finished their studies

Ex: She earned her bachelor's degree in biology last year. 
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master's degree

a university degree that graduates can get by further studying for one or two years

Ex: She decided to pursue a master's degree in education to further her career as a teacher. 
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doctorate
doctorate
[noun]

the highest degree given by a university

Ex: She earned her doctorate in physics from Harvard University. 
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matric exemption

a qualification awarded to students in South Africa who have achieved the necessary academic standards to proceed to tertiary education

Ex: With her matric exemption, she was eligible to apply for admission to university. 
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Business and Technology Education Council

a provider of vocational qualifications in the United Kingdom, offering a range of courses and certifications in various subjects

Ex: She completed her BTEC qualifications in Business Administration before starting her career in marketing. 
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award
award
[noun]

a prize or money given to a person for their great performance

Ex: She received a lifetime achievement award for her work in cinema. 
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honor
honor
[noun]

a physical object or award given to recognize achievements or contributions

Ex: She proudly displayed her honor, a gleaming trophy, on the mantelpiece. 
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honors degree

an academic qualification awarded for outstanding achievement in a higher education program

Ex: She graduated with an honors degree in biology, earning recognition for her exceptional research. 
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Latin honor

an academic distinction awarded based on a student's exceptional performance

Ex: The commencement program listed the names of graduates who received Latin honors, highlighting their outstanding academic achievements. 
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cum laude
cum laude
[Adverb]

(in the US) with the third highest level of distinction achievable by a student

Ex: She graduated cum laude from the university, reflecting her hard work. 
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magna cum laude

(in the US) with the second highest level of distinction achievable by a student

Ex: She graduated magna cum laude from the university. 
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summa cum laude

(in the US) with the highest level of distinction achievable by a student

Ex: She graduated summa cum laude from the university. 
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first class honours degree

an academic qualification in British education awarded to students who achieve the highest level of academic excellence in their field of study

Ex: She graduated with a first-class honours degree in mathematics, earning recognition for her exceptional academic performance. 
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second class honours degree

an academic classification in British education awarded to graduates who achieve a level of academic performance below that of a first class honours degree

Ex: She graduated with a second class honours degree in Economics. 
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third class honours degree

an academic classification in British education awarded to graduates who achieve a level of academic performance below that of a second class honours degree

Ex: He graduated with a third class honours degree in Psychology. 
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