{"id":273264,"date":"2026-09-10T03:00:38","date_gmt":"2026-09-10T08:00:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/langcom.org\/?p=273264"},"modified":"2026-09-10T03:00:38","modified_gmt":"2026-09-10T08:00:38","slug":"%e5%ad%a6%e4%bd%8d%e8%af%be%e7%a8%8b%e8%af%8d%e6%b1%87-b1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/langcom.org\/zh\/blog\/degree-subjects-vocabulary-b1\/","title":{"rendered":"Mastering B1 English: Essential Vocabulary for Degree Subjects"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"lc-answer\"><strong>Understanding vocabulary for <span data-no-translation>degree subjects<\/span> is essential for B1 English learners to discuss education and future plans clearly.<\/strong> These words describe the specific areas of study you can pursue at a university or college to earn a <span data-no-translation>degree<\/span>. For example, you might study <span data-no-translation>Engineering<\/span> to become an engineer, or <span data-no-translation>Medicine<\/span> to become a doctor. Other popular <span data-no-translation>subjects<\/span> include <span data-no-translation>Business Administration<\/span>, <span data-no-translation>Law<\/span>, \uff0c \u548c <span data-no-translation>Computer Science<\/span>. Knowing these terms allows you to talk about your academic interests, what you want to study, or what others have studied. It&#8217;s useful for conversations about career paths, university applications, and general knowledge. This vocabulary helps you express your ambitions clearly and understand discussions about higher education, which is a common topic in many cultures and a key part of B1 communication.<\/div>\n<h2>What Are Degree Subjects?<\/h2>\n<p>A <span data-no-translation>degree subject<\/span> is a specific area of study you choose to focus on at a university or college. When you complete your studies, you receive a <span data-no-translation>degree<\/span>, which is an official qualification.<\/p>\n<p>For example, if you want to become a doctor, you study <span data-no-translation>Medicine<\/span>. If you want to design buildings, you might study <span data-no-translation>Architecture<\/span>. These are your <span data-no-translation>degree subjects<\/span>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"lc-cta lc-cta-blended\" style=\"border-radius:14px;padding:30px;margin:30px 0;text-align:center;color:#fff;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#0E63C4,#0A2540);\"><h3 style=\"color:#fff;font-size:22px;font-weight:800;margin:0 0 8px;\">\ud83c\udf93 \u91c7\u7528\u6df7\u5408\u5f0f\u6559\u5b66\u6cd5\u5b66\u4e60\u82f1\u8bed<\/h3><p style=\"margin:0 0 10px;opacity:.95;\">\u5c0f\u73ed\u6388\u8bfe \u00b7 7\u00d724\u5c0f\u65f6AI\u8f85\u5bfc \u00b7 \u5251\u6865\u8003\u8bd5\u5907\u8003<\/p><p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:18px;\">\u6765\u81ea <strong><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\"><bdi><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\" translate=\"no\" dir=\"auto\">$<\/span>39<\/bdi><\/span><\/strong> <s style=\"opacity:.6;\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\"><bdi><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\" translate=\"no\" dir=\"auto\">$<\/span>79<\/bdi><\/span><\/s> \u6bcf\u6708<\/p><a href=\"\/zh\/\" style=\"display:inline-block;margin-top:8px;padding:13px 30px;border-radius:8px;font-weight:700;text-decoration:none;background:#fff;color:#0E63C4;\">\u9884\u8ba2\u8bfe\u7a0b<\/a><\/div>\n<h2>Common Degree Subjects<\/h2>\n<p>Here is a list of common <span data-no-translation>degree subjects<\/span> you might hear or read about:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-no-translation><strong>Arts and Humanities:<\/strong><\/span> <span data-no-translation>Literature<\/span>, <span data-no-translation>History<\/span>, <span data-no-translation>Philosophy<\/span>, <span data-no-translation>Languages<\/span>, <span data-no-translation>Drama<\/span>.<\/li>\n<li><span data-no-translation><strong>Social Sciences:<\/strong><\/span> <span data-no-translation>Psychology<\/span>, <span data-no-translation>Sociology<\/span>, <span data-no-translation>Economics<\/span>, <span data-no-translation>Political Science<\/span>.<\/li>\n<li><span data-no-translation><strong>Science and Mathematics:<\/strong><\/span> <span data-no-translation>Biology<\/span>, <span data-no-translation>Chemistry<\/span>, <span data-no-translation>Physics<\/span>, <span data-no-translation>Mathematics<\/span>, <span data-no-translation>Computer Science<\/span>.<\/li>\n<li><span data-no-translation><strong>Engineering:<\/strong><\/span> <span data-no-translation>Civil Engineering<\/span>, <span data-no-translation>Mechanical Engineering<\/span>, <span data-no-translation>Electrical Engineering<\/span>.<\/li>\n<li><span data-no-translation><strong>Business and Law:<\/strong><\/span> <span data-no-translation>Business Administration<\/span>, <span data-no-translation>Marketing<\/span>, <span data-no-translation>Finance<\/span>, <span data-no-translation>Law<\/span>.<\/li>\n<li><span data-no-translation><strong>Health Sciences:<\/strong><\/span> <span data-no-translation>Medicine<\/span>, <span data-no-translation>Nursing<\/span>, <span data-no-translation>Dentistry<\/span>, <span data-no-translation>Pharmacy<\/span>.<\/li>\n<li><span data-no-translation><strong>Education:<\/strong><\/span> <span data-no-translation>Primary Education<\/span>, <span data-no-translation>Secondary Education<\/span>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How Do We Talk About Degree Subjects?<\/h2>\n<p>You can use different phrases to discuss what you or others study:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>To ask: <span data-no-translation>\"What are you studying?\"<\/span> \u6216 <span data-no-translation>\"What is your major?\"<\/span> (In American English, <span data-no-translation>major<\/span> means your main subject.)<\/li>\n<li>To state: <span data-no-translation>\"I am studying <span data-no-translation>Psychology<\/span>.\"<\/span> \u6216 <span data-no-translation>\"I'm doing a <span data-no-translation>degree in <span data-no-translation>Law<\/span><\/span>.\"<\/span><\/li>\n<li>To talk about the past: <span data-no-translation>\"She studied <span data-no-translation>History<\/span> at university.\"<\/span> \u6216 <span data-no-translation>\"He has a <span data-no-translation>degree in <span data-no-translation>Computer Science<\/span><\/span>.\"<\/span><\/li>\n<li>To talk about future plans: <span data-no-translation>\"I want to study <span data-no-translation>Economics<\/span>.\"<\/span> \u6216 <span data-no-translation>\"My dream is to get a <span data-no-translation>degree in <span data-no-translation>Medicine<\/span><\/span>.\"<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table>\n<caption>\u5e38\u89c1 &lt;span data-no-translation&gt;Degree Subjects&lt;\/span&gt; and Related Professions<\/caption>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>&lt;span data-no-translation&gt;Degree Subject&lt;\/span&gt;<\/th>\n<th>&lt;span data-no-translation&gt;Related Profession&lt;\/span&gt;<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-no-translation>Medicine<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-no-translation>Doctor<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-no-translation>Law<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-no-translation>Lawyer<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-no-translation>Engineering<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-no-translation>Engineer<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-no-translation>Education<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-no-translation>Teacher<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-no-translation>Architecture<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-no-translation>Architect<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-no-translation>Computer Science<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-no-translation>Software Developer<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2>\u793a\u4f8b<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-no-translation>My sister is studying <span data-no-translation>Architecture<\/span> because she loves designing buildings.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-no-translation>He hopes to get a <span data-no-translation>degree in <span data-no-translation>Business Administration<\/span> to start his own company.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-no-translation>Many students choose <span data-no-translation>Computer Science<\/span> because of the job opportunities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-no-translation>What <span data-no-translation>degree subject<\/span> did you choose for university?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-no-translation>She is passionate about <span data-no-translation>Literature<\/span> and reads many books for her <span data-no-translation>course<\/span>.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\u7ec3\u4e60<\/h2>\n<div class=\"h5p-iframe-wrapper\"><iframe id=\"h5p-iframe-1302\" class=\"h5p-iframe\" data-content-id=\"1302\" style=\"height:1px\" src=\"about:blank\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" title=\"I05 L1 VOCABULARY Degree subjects\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<div class=\"lc-cta lc-cta-placement\" style=\"border-radius:14px;padding:30px;margin:30px 0;text-align:center;color:#fff;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#2B87DA,#29C4A9);\"><h3 style=\"color:#fff;font-size:22px;font-weight:800;margin:0 0 8px;\">\u270d\ufe0f \u4e0d\u786e\u5b9a\u81ea\u5df1\u7684\u6c34\u5e73\u5982\u4f55\uff1f<\/h3><p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;opacity:.95;\">\u53c2\u52a0\u6211\u4eec\u7684\u514d\u8d39\u5206\u7ea7\u6d4b\u8bd5\uff0c\u83b7\u5f97\u7531\u5251\u6865\u8ba4\u8bc1\u8003\u5b98\u63d0\u4f9b\u7684\u4e2a\u6027\u5316\u53cd\u9988\u3002.<\/p><a href=\"\/zh\/%e8%8b%b1%e8%af%ad\/%e5%ad%a6%e9%99%a2\/%e5%85%8d%e8%b4%b9%e6%b5%8b%e8%af%95\/\" style=\"display:inline-block;margin-top:8px;padding:13px 30px;border-radius:8px;font-weight:700;text-decoration:none;background:#0A2540;color:#fff;\">\u53c2\u52a0\u6211\u4eec\u7684\u514d\u8d39\u5206\u7ea7\u6d4b\u8bd5<\/a><\/div>\n<h2>\u897f\u73ed\u7259\u8bed\u6bcd\u8bed\u8005\u5e38\u72af\u7684\u9519\u8bef<\/h2>\n<p>\u8bb2\u897f\u73ed\u7259\u8bed\u7684\u4eba\u6709\u65f6\u4f1a\u6df7\u6dc6 <span data-no-translation>career<\/span> \u4e0e <span data-no-translation>degree<\/span> \u6216 <span data-no-translation>subject<\/span>. Remember:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-no-translation><strong>\"Career\"<\/strong><\/span> is your professional path over many years (e.g., <span data-no-translation>a career in medicine<\/span>).<\/li>\n<li><span data-no-translation><strong>\"Degree\"<\/strong><\/span> is the qualification you get after university (e.g., <span data-no-translation>a Bachelor's degree<\/span>).<\/li>\n<li><span data-no-translation><strong>\"Subject\"<\/strong><\/span> is the specific area of study (e.g., <span data-no-translation>the subject of Biology<\/span>).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Also, be careful with prepositions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-no-translation><strong>Correct:<\/strong> \"I am studying <span data-no-translation>Law<\/span>.\"<\/span> (No preposition needed before the subject itself)<\/li>\n<li><span data-no-translation><strong>Incorrect:<\/strong> \"I am studying <span data-no-translation>for Law<\/span>.\"<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-no-translation><strong>Correct:<\/strong> \"I am doing a <span data-no-translation>degree in <span data-no-translation>Law<\/span><\/span>.\"<\/span> (\u4f7f\u7528 <span data-no-translation>in<\/span> \u4e0e <span data-no-translation>degree<\/span> + subject)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\u5e38\u89c1\u95ee\u9898<\/h2>\n<h3>What is the difference between a <span data-no-translation>course<\/span> \u548c\u4e00\u4e2a <span data-no-translation>degree subject<\/span>?<\/h3>\n<p>A <span data-no-translation>degree subject<\/span> is the main field of study you pursue at university, like <span data-no-translation>Psychology<\/span>. A <span data-no-translation>course<\/span> is usually a specific class or module within that subject, for example, <span data-no-translation>Introduction to Social Psychology<\/span> might be a <span data-no-translation>course<\/span> within a <span data-no-translation>Psychology degree<\/span>.<\/p>\n<h3>\u6211\u53ef\u4ee5\u4f7f\u7528 <span data-no-translation>major<\/span> \u800c\u4e0d\u662f <span data-no-translation>degree subject<\/span>?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, in American English, <span data-no-translation>major<\/span> is very common and means your main <span data-no-translation>degree subject<\/span>. \u4f8b\u5982\uff0c, <span data-no-translation>\"My major is <span data-no-translation>English Literature<\/span>.\"<\/span> In British English, <span data-no-translation>subject<\/span> \u6216 <span data-no-translation>field of study<\/span> is more common.<\/p>\n<h3>What are some common types of <span data-no-translation>degrees<\/span>?<\/h3>\n<p>The most common types are a <span data-no-translation>Bachelor's degree<\/span> (the first degree after high school), a <span data-no-translation>Master's degree<\/span> (a postgraduate degree), and a <span data-no-translation>PhD<\/span> (Doctor of Philosophy, a research degree).<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Understanding vocabulary for degree subjects is essential for B1 English learners to discuss education and future plans clearly. These words describe the specific areas of study you can pursue at a university or college to earn a degree. For example, you might study Engineering to become an engineer, or Medicine to become a doctor. Other [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":192,"featured_media":274204,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"bwfblock_default_font":"","langcom_teaches":"Degree subjects vocabulary","langcom_cefr":"B1","langcom_type":"vocabulary","langcom_faq":"[{\"q\": \"What is the difference between a <span data-no-translation>course<\/span> and a <span data-no-translation>degree subject<\/span>?\", \"a\": \"A <span data-no-translation>degree subject<\/span> is the main field of study you pursue at university, like <span data-no-translation>Psychology<\/span>. 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