Course (UK degree)
In UK higher education, the whole degree programme a student applies to, such as BSc Biology. In the US, a course is a single class.
- Used in
- All four UK nations (details may differ)
- Topic
- Higher education
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Related terms
- Major United States
- A student's main field of study at a US college.
- Module All four UK nations (details may differ) International
- A unit of study within a UK degree or course, carrying credits. US nearest: a course or class.
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