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Diploma/degree
Hi - what is the difference between a diploma and a degree - thanks
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to expand on Sammy's answer, some uni's offer different types of diploma qualifications.
You have HND's (Higher National Diploma) which are slightly lower than an undergraduate degree, but which can also filter onto BA/BSc degrees if you successfully complete them.
The you have Diploma in Economics (for example) that are slightly above an undergraduate degree, but lower than an MA/MSc.
There is some info here on HND's: http://www.getsmaart.com/student-guides/index. php/career-news/BTEC_HND's_-_A_Real_Head_Start
You have HND's (Higher National Diploma) which are slightly lower than an undergraduate degree, but which can also filter onto BA/BSc degrees if you successfully complete them.
The you have Diploma in Economics (for example) that are slightly above an undergraduate degree, but lower than an MA/MSc.
There is some info here on HND's: http://www.getsmaart.com/student-guides/index. php/career-news/BTEC_HND's_-_A_Real_Head_Start
Further to the previous answers, a diploma is a piece of paper stating that a person has proved their competence (either by examination or through practical demonstration), following a course of study.
A degree, on the other hand, is actually admission into a class of membership of a university. It's usually awarded upon completion of a course of study (i.e. a 'taught' degree) but 'higher' degrees (i.e. some 'master's' degrees and all doctorates) are 'research' degrees where there is no formal instruction. Additionally, since a degree is a class of membership, a university can award a degree (without either study or research) to anyone whom they deem to be worthy of membership. (i.e. 'honorary' degrees).
Some religious sects require that their members must not belong to any organisation other than to their sect. In order to comply with this rule, graduates who join the sect are required to write to their Alma Mater requesting that their degree be withdrawn. (i.e. the university has to cancel that person's 'membership' of the university). Sect members are not required to seek the cancellation of any diplomas, because these don't constitute 'memberships'.
Chris
A degree, on the other hand, is actually admission into a class of membership of a university. It's usually awarded upon completion of a course of study (i.e. a 'taught' degree) but 'higher' degrees (i.e. some 'master's' degrees and all doctorates) are 'research' degrees where there is no formal instruction. Additionally, since a degree is a class of membership, a university can award a degree (without either study or research) to anyone whom they deem to be worthy of membership. (i.e. 'honorary' degrees).
Some religious sects require that their members must not belong to any organisation other than to their sect. In order to comply with this rule, graduates who join the sect are required to write to their Alma Mater requesting that their degree be withdrawn. (i.e. the university has to cancel that person's 'membership' of the university). Sect members are not required to seek the cancellation of any diplomas, because these don't constitute 'memberships'.
Chris
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