Glossary of university terms

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                                This glossary includes terms commonly used when talking about studying at university.


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academia

all the people and places that make up the world of higher education and academic research – The first step towards a life in academia is getting a post-graduate degree.

academic

a person whose job is to teach or do research at a college or university – I loved studying so much that I became an academic.

administration

the act of governing or exercising authority


assignment

a piece of work done as part of a course of study – Our latest assignment is a 3,000 word essay that's due next Friday.