Academic degree

Academic degree is a qualification awarded to students upon successful completion of a course of study in higher education, usually at a college or university. These institutions commonly offer degrees at various levels, typically including bachelor's, master's and doctorates, often alongside other academic certificates and professional degrees.

Types of Academic Degrees

Undergraduate Degrees

An Undergraduate degree is a colloquial term for an academic degree earned by a person who has completed undergraduate courses. In the United States, it is usually offered at an institution of higher education, such as a college or university.

Bachelor's Degree

A Bachelor's degree is an undergraduate academic degree awarded by colleges and universities upon completion of a course of study lasting three to seven years. The two most common types of bachelor's degrees are the Bachelor of Arts (BA) and the Bachelor of Science (BS or BSc).

Graduate Degrees

A Graduate degree is an academic degree that is more specialized and focused than an undergraduate degree, and is generally awarded for completion of a postgraduate or graduate course of study.

Master's Degree

A Master's degree is a second-cycle academic degree awarded by universities upon completion of a course of study demonstrating mastery or a high-order overview of a specific field of study or area of professional practice.

Doctoral Degree

A Doctoral degree is an academic or professional degree that, in most countries, qualifies the holder to teach at the university level in the degree's field, or to work in a specific profession.

See Also

• Higher education
• Professional degree
• Postgraduate education

References

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