Glossary of university terms
This glossary includes terms commonly used when talking
about studying at university.
Browse the glossary using this index
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academiaall 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. | |
academica person whose job is to teach or do research at a college or university – I loved studying so much that I became an academic. | |
administrationthe act of governing or exercising authority | |
assignmenta 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. | |
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bachelor's degreethe first degree a student completes at a university – Is your bachelor's degree a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science? | |
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campusall the land and buildings that a university or college occupies – All our new students are given a tour of the university's campus | |
collaborationact of working jointly or as teams in groups startup's are multidisciplinary collaboration | |
coursea series of lessons or lectures on a particular subject – I'm doing a part-time course in interior design. | |
credita completed unit of study that counts towards a degree, diploma or other qualification – Each of these courses counts as one credit towards a degree. | |
curriculum the subjects taught in a course, or all the subjects offered in a school, college, etc. – Our school's curriculum includes a wide range of subjects, including foreign languages. | |