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Degrees

Undergraduate Degrees

There are two broad categories of undergraduate college degrees: associate’s degrees and bachelor’s degrees. The average amount of time it takes to earn a degree – also called time to degree – is two years for an associate’s degree and four years for a bachelor’s degree. Some credits from associate’s degree programs can typically be applied toward a bachelor’s degree, but an associate’s degree is not required for entrance to a bachelor’s degree program.

Associate’s Degrees

Most associate’s degree programs are offered at vocational schools and community colleges, although some national universities have also started conferring 2-year degrees. Students who are seeking general education at this level are most likely to earn an Associate of Arts (A.A.) or an Associate of Science (A.S.) in topics ranging from literature to computer programming. The A.A. and A.S. degrees are most suited to transfer to a 4-year college or university.

Associate’s degree programs are also very popular for students who are seeking more direct professional training or credentials. The most common type of vocational associate’s degree is the Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.). Some schools also offer specific diplomas, such as the Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ADN). Exact labels for professional associate’s degrees will vary between institutions.

Bachelor’s Degrees

Bachelor’s degrees are offered at all 4-year colleges and universities, from large public institutions to small private colleges. The two most common types of bachelor’s degrees are the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and Bachelor of Science (B.S.). Some fields offer specialized degrees, such as the Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), but many schools simply lump these programs under the more general B.A. or B.S. categories.

Whether you earn a B.A. or a B.S. depends as much on your institution as your field of study. Some schools offer a B.A. for humanities and social sciences and a B.S. for applied sciences and research programs, but many institutions divide their degree programs by the graduation requirements.

According to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), the most common fields for bachelor’s degree students are business, social studies, health sciences and education.

Graduate Degrees

Because graduate education is a common way to gain advanced professional training in a very specific subject, the world of graduate degrees is even more complex than the world of undergraduate degrees. It can be loosely divided into three main areas: master’s degrees, doctoral degrees and professional degrees.

Time to degree varies based on the type of program. It is typically the shortest for master’s programs (one to two years of post-graduate study) and the longest for doctoral programs (five to seven years of post-graduate study).

Master’s Degrees

There are two main types of master’s degrees: academic and professional. An academic master’s program is likely to result in a Master of Arts (M.A.) or Master of Science (M.S.) degree. Many people earn an academic master’s degree with the intention of continuing on to doctoral study.

There are almost as many professional master’s degrees in the U.S. as there are professions. Many institutions invent a new degree name when they create a new program, resulting in a large and often confusing range of possibilities. Some of the more common professional master’s degrees include the Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Education (M.Ed.).

Most 4-year research universities and many liberal arts colleges offer degrees at the master’s level. The NCES lists education and business as the two most common fields for master’s-level studies.

Doctoral Degrees

The most common type of doctoral degree is the academic Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.). This is a terminal degree in most academic fields and is primarily oriented toward training for research, writing and teaching at an advanced level.

However, it is becoming more common for some fields to offer their own types of doctoral programs that combine advanced practical skills with the usual doctoral focus on research and pedagogy. Such programs include the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) and the Doctor of Education (Ed.D.).

Ph.D. degrees are commonly found at both public and private research universities. According to the NCES, health professions and the clinical sciences confer the most doctoral degrees, followed by education, engineering, biological and biomedical sciences, psychology and physical sciences.

Professional Degrees

Although many graduate professional degrees are technically considered doctoral degrees, they are best understood as a separate category. Professional degrees can be found at law and medical schools throughout the country. The most popular types of professional degrees include:

  • Juris Doctorate (J.D.), a law degree
  • Medical Doctor (M.D.), a physician’s degree
  • Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.), a dentistry degree
  • Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.), a pharmaceutical medicine degree

There are many degree options, ranging from two year associate to four year bachelor’s, to two year master’s, to doctorate and professional degrees, that can vary in length. The common areas of study are just as varied as the degree level options.

BACHELORS DEGREES:

  • The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
    • Any Subject, the following are some we have recently awarded.
    • Business Studies – Accountancy, Administration, Business Law, Insurance, International Law, Management, Marketing and Personnel
    • Education – Educational studies and Further Education
    • Fine Arts – Art and Music
    • Liberal Arts – History, Languages, Literature, Philosophy and Theology, Feminism
    • Social Studies – Economics, Politics, Social Administration and Sociology, Government
    • Leisure – Leisure Studies, Recreation Management
  • The Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
    • Any Subject, the following are some we have recently awarded.
    • Biological Sciences – Biology, Botany, Zoology, Physiotherapy
    • Physical Sciences – Environmental Studies, Geography and Physics
    • Mathematical Sciences – Mathematics, Computer Science, Geometry, and Statistics
    • Engineering – Mechanical, Electrical, Project, Constructional, Building Technology(Civil), Civil Engineering
    • Sports Science – Physiology, Biomechanics, Psychology
  • Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.)
    • Any Subject, the following are some we have recently awarded.
    • Biological Economics – Accounting, Budgets and Economic forecasting
    • Business Management – Financial, Economics and Investment
    • Business Policy – Marketing, Production and Information
    • International Business – Financial Management, International Strategy and The Common Market
  • Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)
    • Any Subject, the following are some we have recently awarded.
    • Commercial Law – Financial, Contract and Sale of Goods Law
    • Corporation – Contracts, Incorporation, Takeovers and Mergers and Liquidation
    • Criminal Law – Person, Property, State and Penal Systems
    • Employment Law – Industrial Tribunals, Redundancy, Sex Discrimination, Unfair Dismissal and Union Law.
    • International Law – League of Nations, Municipal Law and Sea
    • Land Law – Covenants, Leases and Mortgages
  • Bachelor of Music (B.Mus.)
    • Any Subject, the following are some we have recently awarded.
    • Instrumental
    • Contemporary
    • Orchestration
    • Church or Sacred Music
    • Composition

MASTERS DEGREES: (< Top)

  • Master of Arts (M.A.) In subjects above
    • Master of Arts (M.A.)
    • Master of Science (M.Sc)
    • Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
    • Master of Laws (LL.M.)
    • Master of Theology (M.Th.)
    • Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.)

DOCTORATES:

Doctorate Awards – (follow the same pattern as above)

  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
  • Doctor of Business Administration (D.B.A.)
  • Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)
  • Doctor of Letters (D.Litt.)
  • Doctor of Laws (LL.D.)
  • Doctor of Music (D.Mus.)
  • Doctor of Science (D.Sc.)
  • Doctor of Divinity (D.D.)

Bachelors degree

  • BA (Hons) Business Management (24 months / 36 months)
  • BA (Hons) Business Management with Marketing (24 months / 36 months)
  • BSc (Hons) Computing and Information Technologies (24 months / 36 months)
  • BSc (Hons) Integrative Health and Social Care (24 months / 36 months)
  • BSc (Hons) Management Accounting (18 months / 24 months / 36 months)
  • BA (Hons) Business Studies (24 months / 36 months)
  • BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Network Technology) (24 months / 36 months)
  • BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Information Systems) (24 months / 36 months)

Masters degree

  • MBA (12 months / 18 months / 24 months)
  • MBA International (12 months / 18 months / 24 months)
  • MA Human Resource Management (HRM) (18 months / 24 months)
  • MSc Accounting and Finance (18 months / 24 months)
  • MBA Top up (12 months)

Diploma programmes (Level 3 to Level 8)

  • Accounting & Finance
  • Business Management & Administration
  • Computing & Information Technology
  • Engineering
  • English
  • Health & Safety
  • Health & Social Care
  • Human Resource Management (HRM)
  • International Business
  • Travel & Tourism
  • Law
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management (SCM)
  • Marketing & Sales
  • Operations Management
  • Project Management
  • Peace and Religious Studies
  • Teaching and Public Services
  • Strategic Management and Leadership
  • Web Design and Development and many more…

* Easy fee payment options available.
*** 5% Bursary on total fee for students opting to pay in full.