honours degree

Thân thiện

She proudly receives her honours degree at the graduation ceremony.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • An undergraduate academic degree awarded with a classification indicating a higher standard of achievement than a pass degree: An honours degree is a bachelor's degree that signifies the completion of a program of study with a level of merit that qualifies for an honours classification (e.g., First Class Honours, Upper Second Class Honours). It typically involves a more demanding curriculum, a higher credit requirement, and often a final-year research project or dissertation.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • She graduated with an honours degree in Physics.
  • This master's program requires applicants to hold a good honours degree.
  • He is pursuing an honours degree, which includes writing a thesis.

Advanced Usage

• "Joint honours degree": A degree program where a student studies two main subjects to an equal or significant depth.

  • She completed a joint honours degree in History and French.

• "Single honours degree": A degree program focused intensively on one primary subject.

  • A single honours degree in Chemistry provides deep specialization.

Variants and Related Words

• Honours (noun, chiefly UK spelling): The classification itself (e.g., first-class honours). Note: The spelling "honors" is common in US English, though the specific term "honours degree" is a UK-influenced system.
• Bachelor's degree (noun): The general category of undergraduate degree, which may be awarded with or without honours.
• Ordinary degree (noun): A bachelor's degree awarded without honours, often requiring fewer credits or a less specialized course of study.

Synonyms

• Bachelor's degree with honours
• Classified degree

Notes on Meaning and Usage

The structure and meaning of an "honours degree" can vary by country and university. In many Commonwealth countries, it is a standard, specialized undergraduate degree. In some other systems (like parts of North America), "honors" or "honours" may refer to a special track, program, or designation within a standard bachelor's degree, often requiring additional coursework, a thesis, or a higher GPA. The core concept across contexts is recognized academic merit beyond the minimum passing standard.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a university degree with honors

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