conditional offer – the offer of a place at an educational institution which requires
you to meet certain entry requirements, usually specific exam grades
- She was fairly confident that she would get the exam grades she needed to take up
the conditional offer at Bristol University.
to major in – to choose as your main subject
- I want to major in primary education with a specialism in science.
to read (a subject) – to study a specific subject
- Hans read geology at university and is now working for an oil company in the
States.
faculty – department in a university that specialises in a specific subject
- It was a proud day for the university when the faculty of science move into the new,
state-of-the-art building.
research – a detailed study of a particular subject
- I’m really enjoying this research project on the migratory behaviour of the golden
eagle.
conduct research
carry out research
Education Vocabulary Set 12: More common words, phrases & expressions
to work your way through university – to have a paid job while studying to support
yourself financially
- With the steep increase in tuition fees, many students are forced to work their way
through university.
to keep up with your studies – to not fall behind with your work
- Giang would have to limit his time socializing with his friends if he was going
to keep up with his studies.
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