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A '''degree''' is a qualification awarded by an institute of [[higher education]] such as a [[university]], following the successful completion of an course of study or a [[research]] programme. Some degrees entail the submission of a [[thesis]], while others may be achieved through examination or be awarded for exceptional work. The significance of a qualification may vary from country to country or university to university: for example, [[Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.)]] covers a range of qualifications. Other [[academia|academic]] awards are titles: for example, a ''[[professorship|professor]]'' is usually a job title. Degrees may be strictly [[honorary degree|honorary]], awarded for achievement in a related or non-academic field. | A '''degree''' is a qualification awarded by an institute of [[higher education]] such as a [[university]], following the successful completion of an course of study or a [[research]] programme. Some degrees entail the submission of a [[thesis]], while others may be achieved through examination or be awarded for exceptional work. The significance of a qualification may vary from country to country or university to university: for example, [[Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.)]] covers a range of qualifications. Other [[academia|academic]] awards are titles: for example, a ''[[professorship|professor]]'' is usually a job title. Degrees may be strictly [[honorary degree|honorary]], awarded for achievement in a related or non-academic field. | ||
Latest revision as of 02:02, 23 November 2009
This article is about the academic qualification. For other uses of the term Degree, please see Degree (disambiguation).
A degree is a qualification awarded by an institute of higher education such as a university, following the successful completion of an course of study or a research programme. Some degrees entail the submission of a thesis, while others may be achieved through examination or be awarded for exceptional work. The significance of a qualification may vary from country to country or university to university: for example, Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) covers a range of qualifications. Other academic awards are titles: for example, a professor is usually a job title. Degrees may be strictly honorary, awarded for achievement in a related or non-academic field.