academic degree

Other forms: academic degrees

Definitions of academic degree

1. noun

   an award conferred by a college or university signifying that the recipient has satisfactorily completed a course of study
   synonyms: degree

   types:

   associate, associate degree

   a degree granted by a two-year college on successful completion of the undergraduates course of studies

   baccalaureate, bachelor's degree

   an academic degree conferred on someone who has successfully completed undergraduate studies

   honours, honours degree

   a university degree with honors

   master's degree

   an academic degree higher than a bachelor's degree but lower than a doctor's degree

   doctor's degree, doctorate

   one of the highest earned academic degrees conferred by a university

   law degree

   degree conferred on someone who successfully completes law school

   honorary degree, honoris causa

   a degree conferred to honor the recipient

   AA, Associate in Arts

   an associate degree in arts

   AAS, Associate in Applied Science

   an associate degree in applied science

   AN, Associate in Nursing

   an associate degree in nursing

   AB, Artium Baccalaurens, BA, Bachelor of Arts

   a bachelor's degree in arts and sciences

   ABLS, Bachelor of Arts in Library Science

   a bachelor's degree in library science

   BAN, Bachelor of Arts in Nursing

   a bachelor's degree in nursing

   BD, Bachelor of Divinity

   a bachelor's degree in religion

   BLitt, Bachelor of Literature

   a bachelor's degree in literature

   Bachelor of Medicine, MB

   (a British degree) a bachelor's degree in medicine

   BMus, Bachelor of Music

   a bachelor's degree in music

   BNS, Bachelor of Naval Science

   a bachelor's degree in naval science

   BS, Bachelor of Science, SB

   a bachelor's degree in science

   BSArch, Bachelor of Science in Architecture

   a bachelor's degree in architecture

   Bachelor of Science in Engineering

   a bachelor's degree in engineering

   Bachelor of Theology, ThB

   a bachelor's degree in theology

   first, first-class honours degree

   an honours degree of the highest class

   MArch, Master of Architecture

   a degree granted for the successful completion of advanced study of architecture

   AM, Artium Magister, MA, Master of Arts

   a master's degree in arts and sciences

   MALS, Master of Arts in Library Science

   a master's degree in library science

   MAT, Master of Arts in Teaching

   a master's degree in teaching

   MBA, Master in Business, Master in Business Administration

   a master's degree in business

   MDiv, Master of Divinity

   a master's degree in religion

   MEd, Master of Education

   a master's degree in education

   MFA, Master of Fine Arts

   a master's degree in fine arts

   MLitt, Master of Literature

   a master's degree in literature

   MLS, Master of Library Science

   a master's degree in library science

   Master in Public Affairs

   a master's degree in questions of public concern

   MS, MSc, Master of Science, SM

   a master's degree in science

   Master of Science in Engineering

   a master's degree in engineering

   Master of Theology, ThM

   a master's degree in theology

   DMD, Doctor of Dental Medicine

   a doctor's degree in dental medicine

   DDS, Doctor of Dental Surgery

   a doctor's degree in dental surgery

   DD, Doctor of Divinity

   a doctor's degree in religion

   DEd, Doctor of Education, EdD

   a doctor's degree in education

   Doctor of Medicine, MD

   a doctor's degree in medicine

   DMus, Doctor of Music, MusD

   a doctor's degree in music

   AMusD, Doctor of Musical Arts

   a doctor's degree in musical arts

   Doctor of Optometry, OD

   a doctor's degree in optometry

   DO, Doctor of Osteopathy

   doctor's degree in osteopathy

   D.A., Doctor of Arts

   a doctor's degree with a special disciplinary focus

   Doctor of Philosophy

   a doctorate awarded for original contributions to knowledge

   DPH, Doctor of Public Health

   a doctor's degree in preventive medicine

   Doctor of Theology, ThD

   a doctor's degree in theology

   Doctor of Sacred Theology, STD

   a doctor's degree in theology

   Bachelor of Laws, LLB

   a three-year law degree

   LLM, Master of Laws

   an advanced law degree

   ArtsD, Doctor of Arts

   an honorary arts degree

   Doctor of Fine Arts

   an honorary degree in fine arts

   Doctor of Humane Letters

   an honorary degree in letters

   Doctor of Humanities

   an honorary degree in the humanities

   Doctor of Laws, LLD

   an honorary law degree

   DS, Doctor of Science, ScD

   an honorary degree in science

   type of:

   accolade, award, honor, honour, laurels

   a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction