Understanding Honor Degrees and Their Significance

[elabed haidar]

honor degree??

what is the meaning of honor degree and how is it special than the degree we know

 

[TMFKAN64]

Honors typically mean that a student has graduated with a certain grade point average.

cum laude < magna cum laude < summa cum laude.

It's just a bit classier than putting your GPA on your diploma.

 

[Ryker]

Yeah, that's in the UK, I believe, whereas in Canada (and the US?) an Honours degree (or program) is usually a deeper specialization with greater and higher requirements than if you're just doing a major in whatever field you choose.

 

[Jery]

In Canada there would be more required courses and less elective courses to complete the degree as well as a higher GPA.

 

[erok81]

In Canada there would be more required courses and less elective courses to complete the degree as well as a higher GPA.

Almost the same as my school in the US. You have to take more classes, maintain a certain GPA, and write a thesis.

 

[Jery]

Yes a thesis as well here. Most universities are fairly similar in North America from what I can tell. As far as undergraduate courses and requirements are concerned.

 

[lurky]

Yup, in Canada anyway, it means a certain GPA level, extra work, and a thesis. edit: Some schools offer an honours degree that's just all courses, but the courses are harder and may be more similar to first year grad courses. (almost forgot about those schools)

 

[elabed haidar]

thank you guys