Undergraduate and Degree Types

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Undergraduate

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Undergraduate: A student at a college or university who has not yet graduated from their degree program yet.

Undergrduate Degree: Any degree you do after high school eg. Bachelor's or Associate's Degree

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Bachelor Degree

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A Bachelor Degree is an undergraduate academic degree awarded by colleges and universities upon completion of a course of study.

UK: tpyically 3 years (condensed, focused)

Anywhere else: typically 4 years (usually more flexible)

Exceptions: Med, integrated Master's, year in industry, etc (extra year or more)

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Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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A Bachelor of Arts (BA) is an undergraduate degree focused on arts, sciences, or both. Think: human culture, society, and creativity, often with a focus on critical thinking, communication, and a broad understanding of the world. Common BA include: English, history, psychology, communications, Sociology, political science, languages

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Bachelor of Science (BSc)

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Bachelor of Science (BSc) is an undergraduate degree that typically focuses on scientific, mathematical, and/or technical fields. Common BSc include biology, chemistry, physics, engineering, computer science, nursing, and psychology.

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Specialized degrees

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Specialized Degrees focus on a specific field of study, such as a Bachelor of... Architecture (BArch), Fine Arts (BFA), Engineering (BEng), Business Administration (BBA), Law (LLB), etc.

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Bachelor of Education (B.Ed)

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Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) is a specialized one-year degree completed after your undergraduate degree. The B.Ed prepares students for work as a teacher in schools and is a professional requirement. Is known as PGCE in UK, PGDE in HK.

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Associate Degree / Higher Diploma

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Associate Degree / Higher Diploma is an undergraduate degree awarded after a two-year course of study. Can be used to enter Year 3 of a Bachelor's Degree so you graduate in Year 4

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Foundation Degree vs Foundation Year vs. Integrated Foundation Year

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All are UK terms.

Foundation Degree: equivalent to two-thirds of an honours bachelor's degree (can complete a 1-year top-up to complete a Bachelor's)

Foundation Year: like a stepping stone between high school and university. You would need to apply for Year 1 entry for a Bachelor's

Integrated Foundation: Same as a Foundation Year but you automatically enter Year 1 of a Bacehlor's as long as you meet the minumum grade. No applicaiton necessary.

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Joint Degree

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A program of study offered by two or more universities leading to a single qualification.

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Dual / Concurrent / Combined Degree

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A program where a student earns two different degrees simultaneously from the same or different institutions.