這些術(shù)語(yǔ)在你選擇留學(xué)時(shí)經(jīng)常遇到，并且有時(shí)易與中國(guó)相似的用語(yǔ)混淆。這里你會(huì)找到清晰、準(zhǔn)確和可靠的解釋。
1、Doctor of Philosophy(PhD)：an advanced research degree，generally with requirements including previous Honors or Master degree，qualifying examinations，and preparation and defense of a dissertation. A PhD can be completed in three to four years.
(博士學(xué)位：屬于高級(jí)研究學(xué)位，入讀此類學(xué)位通常需要已經(jīng)取得碩士或榮譽(yù)學(xué)士學(xué)位、資格考核、撰寫論文和答辯。取得博士學(xué)位需三至四年。)
2、 Master Degree：a professional degree with requirements including previous bachelor degree and qualifying examinations.It can be achieved either by coursework or research in one to two years.Coursework masters must meet course requirements. Research masters involve preparation and defense of a relatively short dissertation.
(碩士學(xué)位：屬于專業(yè)學(xué)位，就讀此類學(xué)位需要已經(jīng)有學(xué)士學(xué)位和資格認(rèn)證。它可以通過(guò)讀課程和從事研究的方式來(lái)取得，期限一至二年。通過(guò)課程讀碩士學(xué)位必須滿足課程要求。通過(guò)研究攻讀碩士學(xué)位需要準(zhǔn)備相對(duì)短的論文和答辯)。
3、 Honors：a special recognition for unusual academic achievement in a program of individual advanced study at a university level.Honors are usually awarded to those exceptional students having completed an honor course that normally takes a year of intensive studies.
(榮譽(yù)學(xué)士學(xué)位：屬于特殊學(xué)位，是對(duì)大學(xué)優(yōu)秀學(xué)生所取得成績(jī)的特別認(rèn)可。它一般授予已經(jīng)完成榮譽(yù)課程的優(yōu)秀畢業(yè)生，該課程通常需要為期一年的緊張學(xué)習(xí))。專家提醒：中國(guó)沒(méi)有與其對(duì)等的學(xué)歷。
4、 Postgraduate Diploma：a qualification relating to one-year advanced study after graduation from a bachelor degree or graduate diploma
(研究生文憑：是學(xué)士或雙學(xué)位畢業(yè)后經(jīng)過(guò)一年的高等學(xué)習(xí)而獲得的學(xué)歷)。此文憑與中國(guó)的研究生班畢業(yè)相當(dāng)，入讀此學(xué)歷一般需要有學(xué)士學(xué)位或雙學(xué)位。
5、Graduate Diploma：a qualification related to one year advanced study after graduation from a bachelor degree or equivalent
(雙學(xué)士文憑：是學(xué)士或同等學(xué)歷畢業(yè)后經(jīng)過(guò)一年的高等學(xué)習(xí)而獲得的文憑)。此文憑與中國(guó)的雙學(xué)位相當(dāng)，入讀此學(xué)歷一般需要有學(xué)士學(xué)位或與學(xué)士學(xué)位相當(dāng)?shù)奈膽{如三年?？谱C書另加工作經(jīng)歷。西方少數(shù)教育機(jī)構(gòu)接受中國(guó)沒(méi)有工作經(jīng)歷的三年?？飘厴I(yè)生入讀此課程。