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What does (Hons) mean?
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The (Oxon/Cantab) bit. I guess in the business world people might put it down too, I've been staying well away from business so I haven't seen it! No one seems to write it in (university) academia although some people do write (Hons). Personally I think putting (Oxon/Cantab) after your degree is getting to be a bit too pretentious. (Hons) is fine imo but Oxon/Cantab/other is just going too far. Mind you... pretentiousness in business can often mean good business.
I have seen a fool note down their degree as BA (Oxen). They were not studying animal husbandry. My soul shrivelled a little when I saw it.
Spanky Deluxe
The (Oxon/Cantab) bit. I guess in the business world people might put it down too, I've been staying well away from business so I haven't seen it! No one seems to write it in (university) academia although some people do write (Hons). Personally I think putting (Oxon/Cantab) after your degree is getting to be a bit too pretentious. (Hons) is fine imo but Oxon/Cantab/other is just going too far. Mind you... pretentiousness in business can often mean good business.
Actually, it's quite important - normally, an MA requires further study. At Oxford, seven years (or terms? Can't remember) you are awarded an honourary MA. By writing MA (Oxon/Cantab), anyone seeing your degree will know that you only studied for a three-year undergraduate degree, not an actual masters.
That's how I understand it, anyway.
Athena
Actually, it's quite important - normally, an MA requires further study. At Oxford, seven years (or terms? Can't remember) you are awarded an honourary MA. By writing MA (Oxon/Cantab), anyone seeing your degree will know that you only studied for a three-year undergraduate degree, not an actual masters.
That's how I understand it, anyway.
Actually, it's quite important - normally, an MA requires further study. At Oxford, seven years (or terms? Can't remember) you are awarded an honourary MA. By writing MA (Oxon/Cantab), anyone seeing your degree will know that you only studied for a three-year undergraduate degree, not an actual masters.
That's how I understand it, anyway.
It's 7 years after you matriculate. So, if you do a 3-year degree, it's 4 years after you graduate. You pay a small fee, go to a dinner, and become an MA.
Original post by Milady de Winter
I have seen a fool note down their degree as BA (Oxen). They were not studying animal husbandry. My soul shrivelled a little when I saw it.
Hahaha! That actually made me laugh
[h="2"]B.Sc. Honours[/h]Bsc (Hons) is a three years degree program which develops advanced theoretical and research skills. It helps in building an advanced professional or academic career. It is an appropriate course for students who wish to pursue Master of Science (MSc) or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and a research or academic career. This program facilitates the students to pursue an independent research project in an area of interest under the supervision of an academic staff member.
I hope it helps!!
I hope it helps!!
So if I do a "Computer Science MEng (Hons)" degree can I say I will have a masters degree with honours in computer science? Or something else? Do I need to explain the honours or not?
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