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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
[noun]

an educational unit that represents a completed course part

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

Ex: You need certificate in first aid to work as a lifeguard .
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diploma
[noun]

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

Ex: diploma serves as proof of completion of the educational program and can be used for employment or further education .
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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: The school offers resources for students pursuing General Equivalency Diploma.
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a qualification awarded by an educational institution, typically upon completion of a prescribed course of study

Ex: academic degree in business administration provided him with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in the corporate world .
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an academic degree awarded by colleges and universities upon completion of undergraduate studies

Ex: She was excited to embark on her career path after earning baccalaureate in business administration .
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a two-year academic credential from a community college or technical school

Ex: Many students start with associate degree before pursuing higher education or entering the workforce .
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the first degree given by a university or college to a student who has finished their studies

Ex: He worked hard for four years to complete his bachelor’s degree in engineering.
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a university degree that graduates can get by further studying for one or two years

Ex: A master's degree can open up more job opportunities and higher salaries in many fields.
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doctorate
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the highest degree given by a university

Ex: After obtaining doctorate, she joined the faculty as an assistant professor at a prestigious university .
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a qualification awarded to students in South Africa who have achieved the necessary academic standards to proceed to tertiary education

Ex: She worked hard throughout high school to achieve matric exemption and pursue her dream career .
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a provider of vocational qualifications in the United Kingdom, offering a range of courses and certifications in various subjects

Ex: The BTEC program offers flexible learning options, allowing students to balance their studies with work or other commitments.
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award
[noun]

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

Ex: The student received award for his outstanding academic achievements .
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honor
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a physical object or award given to recognize achievements or contributions

Ex: Receiving the honor of a gold medal was a testament to her exceptional achievements and scholarly dedication .
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an academic qualification awarded for outstanding achievement in a higher education program

Ex: honors degree in economics opened doors to prestigious job opportunities in the finance sector .
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an academic distinction awarded based on a student's exceptional performance

Ex: The university recognizes outstanding students with Latin honors during the annual honors convocation, celebrating their academic excellence and commitment to scholarship.
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cum laude
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(in the US) with the third highest level of distinction achievable by a student

Ex: Their daughter graduated cum laude, making her family extremely proud.
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(in the US) with the second highest level of distinction achievable by a student

Ex: He worked diligently and magna cum laude in computer science .
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(in the US) with the highest level of distinction achievable by a student

Ex: She earned her law degree summa cum laude, impressing her professors.
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an academic qualification in British education awarded to students who achieve the highest level of academic excellence in their field of study

Ex: Students who graduate with a first-class honours degree often go on to pursue successful careers in academia, industry, or research.
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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: Employers value candidates with second class honours degrees for their academic achievement.
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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: Though not as common as higher classificationsthird class honours degrees still demonstrate academic accomplishment .
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