Undergraduate degree
Undergraduate Degree
An Undergraduate Degree (pronunciation: /ˌʌndərˈɡrædʒuət dɪˈɡriː/) is a type of academic degree that is awarded by universities and colleges when students complete a course of study, typically lasting three to four years. The term "undergraduate" comes from the Latin words "sub" meaning "under" and "gradus" meaning "step", indicating a step below a Master's Degree or Doctoral Degree.
Types of Undergraduate Degrees
There are two main types of undergraduate degrees:
- Bachelor's Degree: This is the most common type of undergraduate degree, and it typically takes three to four years to complete full-time. Examples include the Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Science (BSc), and Bachelor of Engineering (BEng).
- Associate Degree: This is typically awarded by community colleges, junior colleges, technical colleges, and some bachelor's degree-granting colleges and universities upon completion of a course of study usually lasting two years.
Related Terms
- Postgraduate Degree: A degree obtained after the completion of an undergraduate degree. Examples include Master's degrees and Doctoral degrees.
- Diploma: A certificate or deed issued by an educational institution, such as a university, that testifies that the recipient has successfully completed a particular course of study.
- Academic Degree: A degree awarded to students upon successful completion of a course of study in higher education, usually at a college or university.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Undergraduate degree
- Wikipedia's article - Undergraduate degree
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