Dual degree
Adual degree(also known as adouble degreeorjoint degree) refers to an educational program where a student works towards two different academic or professional degrees in parallel, either at the same institution or at different institutions.
Dual-degree programs are usually designed to offer students an opportunity to gain diverse academic experiences and qualifications in a reduced time frame compared to pursuing the degrees separately. Dual degrees can be offered at the undergraduate or postgraduate level across various disciplines, such as business, law, engineering, and the arts. The structure of dual degree programs varies significantly, with some requiring a unified curriculum and others allowing more flexibility in course selection. Upon completion, graduates receive two academic degrees, which may enhance career prospects, broaden expertise, and offer a more global perspective in their field of study.
Examples[edit]
Undergraduate
Provide a double degree for Bachelor ofLaws(LL.B) and Bachelor ofSharia Law(BSL)[1]
- France – Canada: Dual bachelor's degree betweenSciences Poand theUniversity of British Columbia
For the first two years of their undergraduate studies students attend one ofSciences Po's three regional campuses. Their final two years of study can be matriculated at the Faculty of Arts (Bachelor of Artsoption) or theSauder School of Business(Bachelor of Commerceoption). Double degree leading to a Bachelor of Arts from Sciences Po and either a second Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of British Columbia.[2]
Universitas Indonesia is among the first universities in Indonesia to offer a double degree program. This was early introduced into theirFaculty of Medicinethrough the 3+1 scheme. Students will receive a degree fromUniversitas Indonesia(for theBachelor of Medicine) and another fromUniversity of Newcastle upon Tyne(for theMaster of Research) together with theMedical Doctor(M.D.) earned during the professional phase held subsequently after completing their times abroad. Considered as a fast track initiative, students get to pursue both their undergraduate bachelors and postgraduate masters in just a period of four years time. Less research-inclined students are given an option to continue their studies in Australia, with theUniversity of MelbourneandMonash Universityboth awarding theBachelor of Medical Science(BMedSc). Established since 1999, this medical program is only available throughUI's International ClassesArchived3 September 2021 at theWayback Machinewith medium of Instruction held in English.
- Mexico –Autonomous University of Nuevo León& Japan –Nagaoka University of Technology
Undergraduate alumni of Mexican Institution enrolled in Civil Engineering are able to obtain their respective Japanese degree attending the final two years of study to the respective Japanese university. [3]
In India, the IITs offer an integrated 5 year program in various fields of engineering (depends on the IIT offering), upon completion of which the student is awarded both aBachelor of Technology (B.Tech)and aMaster of Technology (M.Tech)degree. A good advantage of the program is that it offers flexibility in course selection, and also, the student is able to complete bachelors and masters degree in 5 years, against the usual 6 years time, saving one year.
- Netherlands –University of Amsterdam
Provide double bachelor programs (DuBa) for certainBachelor of Sciences(Bsc.), leading up to two separate bachelor's degrees. These include a double bachelor for Mathematics and either Physics or Computer Science, and a double bachelor forMedicineandBiomedical Sciences[4]
Graduate
- France –ParisTech
Many double degree programs exist in France especially with thecollegiate universitiessuch as ParisTech.[5]One of its most famous program is the double degree in engineering and management delivered by theÉcole PolytechniqueandHEC Paris.[6][7]
- Netherlands –University of Groningen& United Kingdom –Newcastle University
Students have the opportunity to study at Newcastle University and the University of Groningen. On successful completion of the course, students receive two MSc degrees with the following awards:
Operations and Supply Chain Management MSc from Newcastle University[8]
Technology Operations Management MSc from the University of Groningen[9]
- United States –University of Houston
Provides numerous double degrees, including double degrees forJuris DoctorandMaster of Business Administration,and double degree forMaster of Social WorkandMaster of Public Policy.[10]
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References[edit]
- ^UNISSA
- ^"Sciences Po and Faculty of Arts, UBC Dual BA Program".sciencespo.ubc.ca.
- ^"Dual BA Program between Mexico and Japan in Civil Engineering".uanl.mx/vinculacion/.
- ^"Dubbele bachelors/double degree programmes - Universiteit van Amsterdam".Archived fromthe originalon 7 January 2013.
- ^"500 Server Error".www.paristech.fr.Retrieved10 February2016.
- ^HEC."Lancement du double diplôme Ecole Polytechnique / HEC Paris".HEC Paris.Retrieved10 February2016.
- ^Gall, Anne-Marie Le."orientation 4 A - Double diplôme X-HEC".www.orientation4a.polytechnique.edu(in French).Retrieved10 February2016.
- ^"Operations Management (Dual Award) MSc/MSc - Postgraduate - Newcastle University".ncl.ac.uk.
- ^"DDM Operations Management - Master's or PhD degree programmes - Programmes - Education - University of Groningen".rug.nl.14 January 2013.
- ^"Dual-Degree Programs".uh.edu.