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honours degree

 

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Noun honours degree has 1 sense
  1. honours, honours degree - a university degree with honors
    --1 is a kind of academic degree, degree
    --1 has particulars: first, first-class honours degree

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Honours Degree

Definition: An honours degree is an academic qualification awarded by a university or college upon completion of a bachelor's program, indicating that the student has achieved a higher level of academic excellence and specialization in a particular field of study.

Sense 1 (Education): In the context of education, an honours degree is earned by successfully completing an undergraduate program with a specified number of credits or courses, typically consisting of additional in-depth studies and a dissertation or research project.

Example Sentence 1: After four years of rigorous study, she graduated with an honours degree in Psychology.

Example Sentence 2: Only students with high academic performance are eligible to pursue an honours degree program.

Sense 2 (Honours classification): The term "honours degree" can also refer to the classification or grade awarded to a student based on their academic performance in the final examinations or overall program.

Example Sentence 3: He was proud to have achieved a first-class honours degree, reflecting his dedication and hard work throughout his studies.

Example Sentence 4: The honours degree classification is often considered a significant factor in employment opportunities and further academic pursuits.

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