Our programmes and courses
Use ‘course’ for all undergraduate and postgraduate taught degrees.
Use ‘programme’ for postgraduate research programmes. If talking about a group of postgraduate qualifications that includes both research and taught degrees use ‘programmes.’
‘Master’s’, not ‘Masters’
Our qualifications
BSc
BSc - Bachelor of Science, Bachelor’s e.g. Helen is studying for a BSc in Civil Engineering.
Malone earned a Bachelor’s degree.
MSc
MSc - Master of Science, Master's e.g. To apply for a Master’s course, please fill out the attached form.
Lauren graduated with an MSc in Innovation Design Engineering in 2018.
Degree titles go after the subject e.g. Physiotherapy BSc not BSc Physiotherapy
PhD
Doctor of Philosophy, doctorate/doctoral degree, e.g the department admits about 40 PhD students each year.
Many doctoral students across the College are involved in teaching.