Academic degree

High school (ages 12+)
Thinking & Learning

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/academic-degree

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the awarding bodies?Accredited colleges and universities
2. What is the hierarchical structure?Undergraduate (Associate's, Bachelor's) and Postgraduate (Master's, Doctorate)
3. What is the difference between a Bachelor's and a Master's?A Bachelor's degree is usually a 3-4 year study, while a Master's degree goes deeper and takes a bit longer.
4. How long does it take to get a Bachelor's?It usually takes about three to four years of full-time study to earn a Bachelor's degree.

Doctorate (Ph.D.): The highest academic degree, involving original research and a dissertation.
Honours Degree: A Bachelor's degree with a classification indicating a high level of academic achievement.
Accreditation: The process by which an educational institution or program is recognized for meeting quality standards.