What Are Degree Subjects?
A degree subject is a specific area of study you choose to focus on at a university or college. When you complete your studies, you receive a degree, which is an official qualification.
For example, if you want to become a doctor, you study Medicine. If you want to design buildings, you might study Architecture. These are your degree subjects.
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Common Degree Subjects
Here is a list of common degree subjects you might hear or read about:
- Arts and Humanities: Literature, History, Philosophy, Languages, Drama.
- Social Sciences: Psychology, Sociology, Economics, Political Science.
- Science and Mathematics: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science.
- Engineering: Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering.
- Business and Law: Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, Law.
- Health Sciences: Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, Pharmacy.
- Education: Primary Education, Secondary Education.
How Do We Talk About Degree Subjects?
You can use different phrases to discuss what you or others study:
- To ask: "What are you studying?" oder "What is your major?" (In American English, major means your main subject.)
- To state: "I am studying Psychology." oder "I'm doing a degree in Law."
- To talk about the past: "She studied History at university." oder "He has a degree in Computer Science."
- To talk about future plans: "I want to study Economics." oder "My dream is to get a degree in Medicine."
| <span data-no-translation>Degree Subject</span> | <span data-no-translation>Related Profession</span> |
|---|---|
| Medicine | Doctor |
| Law | Lawyer |
| Engineering | Engineer |
| Education | Teacher |
| Architecture | Architect |
| Computer Science | Software Developer |
Beispiele
- My sister is studying Architecture because she loves designing buildings.
- He hopes to get a degree in Business Administration to start his own company.
- Many students choose Computer Science because of the job opportunities.
- What degree subject did you choose for university?
- She is passionate about Literature and reads many books for her course.
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Spanish speakers sometimes confuse career mit degree oder subject. Remember:
- "Career" is your professional path over many years (e.g., a career in medicine).
- "Degree" is the qualification you get after university (e.g., a Bachelor's degree).
- "Subject" is the specific area of study (e.g., the subject of Biology).
Also, be careful with prepositions:
- Correct: "I am studying Law." (No preposition needed before the subject itself)
- Incorrect: "I am studying for Law."
- Correct: "I am doing a degree in Law." (Use in mit degree + subject)
Häufig gestellte Fragen
What is the difference between a course und eine degree subject?
A degree subject is the main field of study you pursue at university, like Psychology. A course is usually a specific class or module within that subject, for example, Introduction to Social Psychology might be a course within a Psychology degree.
Can I use major statt degree subject?
Yes, in American English, major is very common and means your main degree subject. Zum Beispiel:, "My major is English Literature." In British English, subject oder field of study is more common.
What are some common types of degrees?
The most common types are a Bachelor's degree (the first degree after high school), a Master's degree (a postgraduate degree), and a PhD (Doctor of Philosophy, a research degree).
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