Master's degree meaning in English
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Definition
a master's degree: a postgraduate university diploma, after a bachelor's degree
an M.A. (Master of Arts): a postgraduate university course in history, languages, etc.
an M.S. (US), an M.Sc. (UK) (Master of Science): a postgraduate university course in science etc.
Examples
- "I have an undergraduate degree in social psychology, as well as a master's degree in Communications."
- "Apparently you have an "M.Sc." in Strategic Marketing."
- "I believe you use the initials "M.S." here in the US."
- "Susie : It's a Master of Science."
Exercise 1
Fill in the blanks below with the following terms:
High School Diploma | Bachelor's of Science | Master's | Patent | License
Not all the terms are used in the exercise but all are possible!
Trey specifies two types of degrees in his resumé: one is a Master's and the other is a .
A is necessary before going to a university in the United States.
A permit for driving an automobile is a .
A post-graduate degree, earned after the first 4 years of college is called a .
High School Diploma | Bachelor's of Science | Master's | Patent | License
Not all the terms are used in the exercise but all are possible!
Trey specifies two types of degrees in his resumé: one is a Master's and the other is a .
A is necessary before going to a university in the United States.
A permit for driving an automobile is a .
A post-graduate degree, earned after the first 4 years of college is called a .
Fill in the blanks below with the following terms:
High School Diploma | Bachelor's of Science | Master's | Patent | License
Not all the terms are used in the exercise but all are possible!
Trey specifies two types of degrees in his resumé: one is a Master's and the other is a Bachelor's of Science 1.
A High School Diploma 2 is necessary before going to a university in the United States.
A permit for driving an automobile is a License 3.
A post-graduate degree, earned after the first 4 years of college is called a Master's 4.
High School Diploma | Bachelor's of Science | Master's | Patent | License
Not all the terms are used in the exercise but all are possible!
Trey specifies two types of degrees in his resumé: one is a Master's and the other is a Bachelor's of Science 1.
A High School Diploma 2 is necessary before going to a university in the United States.
A permit for driving an automobile is a License 3.
A post-graduate degree, earned after the first 4 years of college is called a Master's 4.
1 Bachelor's of Science: Trey writes in his resumé that he has a "B.S. in Political Science" which is a "Bachelor's of Science (the type of diploma) in Political Science (the specialty)". A "B.S." is a university degree given in the United States that is equivalent to four or five years of study at a university. A "B.S." focuses on scientific disciplines such as physics or chemistry, whereas a "Bachelor of Arts" or a B.A. focuses on disciplines such as humanities, or the visual arts. Note that in the UK, we write "B.Sc.".
2 High School Diploma: A "high school diploma" is obtained upon completion of 4 years of high school, usually at the age of 18. It is almost always required for entrance into a college or university. The UK equivalent is called "A Levels".
3 License: A "license" or "driver's license" specifically, describes the official document which allows a person to drive a car. A license is any official document which gives someone permission to own or do something. Examples: A fishing license or a gun license.
4 Master's: A "Master's" (or Master's Degree) is an advanced university degree given in the United States after an undergraduate degree (such as a Bachelor's of Science or Bachelor's of Arts). A "Master's degree" can take from one to five years of study after college, depending on the program or subject of study.
Exercise 2
Fill in the blanks below with the following terms:
High School Diploma | Bachelor's | Master's | License
Each term is used once!
Trey specifies two types of degree in his resumé: one is a Master's and the other is a .
A is necessary before going to a university in the United States.
A permit for driving an automobile is a .
A post-graduate degree, usually earned after at least five years of college, is called a .
High School Diploma | Bachelor's | Master's | License
Each term is used once!
Trey specifies two types of degree in his resumé: one is a Master's and the other is a .
A is necessary before going to a university in the United States.
A permit for driving an automobile is a .
A post-graduate degree, usually earned after at least five years of college, is called a .
Fill in the blanks below with the following terms:
High School Diploma | Bachelor's | Master's | License
Each term is used once!
Trey specifies two types of degree in his resumé: one is a Master's and the other is a Bachelor's 1.
A High School Diploma 2 is necessary before going to a university in the United States.
A permit for driving an automobile is a License 3.
A post-graduate degree, usually earned after at least five years of college, is called a Master's 4.
High School Diploma | Bachelor's | Master's | License
Each term is used once!
Trey specifies two types of degree in his resumé: one is a Master's and the other is a Bachelor's 1.
A High School Diploma 2 is necessary before going to a university in the United States.
A permit for driving an automobile is a License 3.
A post-graduate degree, usually earned after at least five years of college, is called a Master's 4.
1 Bachelor's: Trey writes in his resumé that he has a "B.S. in Social Psychology" which is a "Bachelor's of Science (the type of diploma) in Social Psychology (the specialty)". A "B.S." is a university degree given in the United States that is equivalent to four or five years of study at a university. A "B.S." focuses on scientific disciplines such as physics or chemistry, whereas a "Bachelor of Arts" or a B.A. focuses on disciplines such as humanities, or the visual arts. Note that in the UK, we write "B.Sc.".
2 High School Diploma: A "high school diploma" is obtained upon completion of 4 years of high school, usually at the age of 18. It is almost always required for entrance into a college or university. The UK equivalent is called "A Levels".
3 License: A "license", or "driver's license" specifically, describes the official document which allows a person to drive a car. A license is any official document which gives someone permission to own or do something. Examples: A fishing license or a gun license. Note the spelling of this term in the UK: licence!
4 Master's: A "Master's" (or Master's Degree) is an advanced university degree given in the United States after an undergraduate degree (such as a Bachelor's of Science or Bachelor's of Arts). A "Master's degree" can take from one to five years of study after college, depending on the program or subject of study.
Exercise 3
Let's take a look at some initials!
The initials GPA stand for -->
In the USA, a Master of Science is known as an .
In the UK, a Master of Science is known as an .
The initials GPA stand for -->
In the USA, a Master of Science is known as an .
In the UK, a Master of Science is known as an .
Let's take a look at some initials!
The initials GPA stand for --> Grade 1 Point 2 Average 3
In the USA, a Master of Science is known as an M.S. 4.
In the UK, a Master of Science is known as an M.Sc. 5.
The initials GPA stand for --> Grade 1 Point 2 Average 3
In the USA, a Master of Science is known as an M.S. 4.
In the UK, a Master of Science is known as an M.Sc. 5.
1 Grade: "Grade" is the correct word here. A "grade" in a subject is a "score" or a "mark". Example: "I get good grades in English and terrible grades in maths". A "Grade Point Average" is the average of a student's grades or marks, and is expressed as a number. Usually, an A-grade is awarded 4 points, a B-grade 3 points, etc. A student with four B-grades and four C-grades would have a GPA of 2.5.
1 Graduate: A "graduate" is someone who has left university with a qualification. To "graduate" is to successfully leave university with a qualification. This is not the origin of the first letter in "GPA".
1 Gross: The term "gross" means "before tax" in a financial context, or "disgusting" in slang. It is not the right choice here.
1 Garage: A "garage" is a place to park a car, or a business which repairs cars. Susie does not know what the initials "GPA" stand for either, and asks if it is "a motoring term". A "motoring term" is something related to cars or other vehicles. However, Bruno says "not at all. GPA stands for Grade Point Average". It is therefore unrelated to "garages" or cars.
2 Point: "Point" is the correct term. In the American education system, grades are often assigned "points" or "numbers". Usually, an A-grade is awarded 4 points, a B-grade 3 points, etc. A student with five A-grades and one B-grade would have a GPA of 3.8.
2 Pass: To "pass" an exam is to succeed in it: to get a good enough score or mark. This is not what the "P" in "GPA" stands for.
2 Parking: "To park a car" is to stop it in a safe place, like a "garage" or "parking lot". Susie does not know what the initials "GPA" stand for either, and asks if it is "a motoring term". A "motoring term" is something related to cars or other vehicles. However, Bruno says "not at all. GPA stands for Grade Point Average". It is therefore unrelated to "parking" or cars.
2 Party: A "party" is a gathering of people, usually in the evening, and usually to celebrate something such as a birthday. This is not what the "P" in "GPA" stands for.
3 Average: The "A" in "GPA" stands for "Average". A student's GPA is the "average" or "mean" of all their grades, converted into numbers. To calculate the "average" or "mean" of three numbers, add them together and then divide them by how ever many numbers you started with!
3 Assessment: An "assessment" is a "test" or "examination". This term does not make up part of "Grade Point Average" or "GPA".
3 Achievement: An "achievement" is an "accomplishment" or a "success". This term does not make up part of "Grade Point Average" or "GPA".
3 Automobiles: This is incorrect. Susie does not know what the initials "GPA" stand for either, and asks if it is "a motoring term". A "motoring term" is something related to cars or other vehicles. However, Bruno says "not at all. GPA stands for Grade Point Average". It is therefore unrelated to "automobiles" or cars.
4 M.S.: "M.S." is the right choice here. In the USA, the term "M.S." is used to describe postgraduate degrees in a scientific subject. For example, you could study for an M.S. in chemistry, physics, maths, etc. Note that a "B.S." in the USA is a "Bachelor of Science": an undergraduate, first degree in a scientific subject.
4 M.Sc.: This term is used in British English, not in American English.
5 M.Sc.: "M.Sc." is the better choice here. In the UK, this is the abbreviation used for a "Master of Science", which is a high-level, postgraduate degree in a scientific subject. You may also like to know that an undergraduate degree in a scientific subject is called a "B.Sc." in the UK.
5 M.S.: This term is used in American English, not in British English.
Exercise 4
Fill in the blanks below with the following terms:
High School Diploma | Bachelor's | Master's | License
Each term is used once!
Trey specifies two types of degree in his resumé: one is a Master's and the other is a .
A is necessary before going to a university in the United States.
A permit for driving an automobile is a .
A post-graduate degree, usually earned after at least five years of college, is called a .
High School Diploma | Bachelor's | Master's | License
Each term is used once!
Trey specifies two types of degree in his resumé: one is a Master's and the other is a .
A is necessary before going to a university in the United States.
A permit for driving an automobile is a .
A post-graduate degree, usually earned after at least five years of college, is called a .
Fill in the blanks below with the following terms:
High School Diploma | Bachelor's | Master's | License
Each term is used once!
Trey specifies two types of degree in his resumé: one is a Master's and the other is a Bachelor's 1.
A High School Diploma 2 is necessary before going to a university in the United States.
A permit for driving an automobile is a License 3.
A post-graduate degree, usually earned after at least five years of college, is called a Master's 4.
High School Diploma | Bachelor's | Master's | License
Each term is used once!
Trey specifies two types of degree in his resumé: one is a Master's and the other is a Bachelor's 1.
A High School Diploma 2 is necessary before going to a university in the United States.
A permit for driving an automobile is a License 3.
A post-graduate degree, usually earned after at least five years of college, is called a Master's 4.
1 Bachelor's: Trey writes in his resumé that he has a "B.S. in Social Psychology" which is a "Bachelor's of Science (the type of diploma) in Social Psychology (the specialty)". A "B.S." is a university degree given in the United States that is equivalent to four or five years of study at a university. A "B.S." focuses on scientific disciplines such as physics or chemistry, whereas a "Bachelor of Arts" or a B.A. focuses on disciplines such as humanities, or the visual arts. Note that in the UK, we write "B.Sc.".
2 High School Diploma: A "high school diploma" is obtained upon completion of 4 years of high school, usually at the age of 18. It is almost always required for entrance into a college or university. The UK equivalent is called "A Levels".
3 License: A "license", or "driver's license" specifically, describes the official document which allows a person to drive a car. A license is any official document which gives someone permission to own or do something. Examples: A fishing license or a gun license. Note the spelling of this term in the UK: licence!
4 Master's: A "Master's" (or Master's Degree) is an advanced university degree given in the United States after an undergraduate degree (such as a Bachelor's of Science or Bachelor's of Arts). A "Master's degree" can take from one to five years of study after college, depending on the program or subject of study.
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