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]

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

Ex: Transfer students received credit for previously completed courses .

certificate [noun]

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

Ex: The certificate program is designed for working professionals looking to enhance their skills .

diploma [noun]

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

Ex: He earned his high school diploma after completing four years of coursework .

General Equivalency Diploma [noun]

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: She attended night classes to prepare for the General Equivalency Diploma test .

academic degree [noun]

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

Ex: The university offers a wide range of academic degrees , from bachelor 's to doctoral programs .

baccalaureate [noun]

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

Ex: He decided to pursue a baccalaureate in engineering to pursue his passion for innovation and problem-solving .

associate degree [noun]

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

Ex: The program offers associate degrees in business , healthcare , and engineering .

bachelor's degree [noun]

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

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master's degree [noun]

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

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doctorate [noun]

the highest degree given by a university

Ex: The professor holds a doctorate in economics from Oxford University .

matric exemption [noun]

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

Ex: His matric exemption opened doors to various academic and career opportunities .

Business and Technology Education Council [noun]

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

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award [noun]

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

Ex: The book won several literary awards last year .

honor [noun]

a physical object or award given to recognize achievements or contributions

Ex: The prestigious literary award was considered a great honor among writers and poets .

honors degree [noun]

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

Ex: His honors degree in economics opened doors to prestigious job opportunities in the finance sector .

Latin honor [noun]

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

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cum laude [adverb]

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

Ex: The student was honored to receive his diploma cum laude at the ceremony .

magna cum laude [adverb]

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

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summa cum laude [adverb]

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

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first class honours degree [noun]

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

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second class honours degree [noun]

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: Graduates with second class honours degrees are often recognized in the alumni magazine .

third class honours degree [noun]

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: Graduates with third class honours degrees are encouraged to explore various career opportunities .

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