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day release
Arrangement whereby an employer allows an employee to attend a part-time course, usually by taking the same day or days off work each week for the length of the course.

DELTA
Diploma in English Language Teaching to Adults. Advanced teaching qualification validated by Cambridge University.

DfEE
See DfES.

DfES
Department for Education and Skills. Government department that administers and funds education in the UK.

DfID
Department for International Development. Government department responsible for administering UK aid programmes for developing nations. Makes academic awards to qualifying students each year.

Dip HE
Diploma in Higher Education. Qualification approximately equal to two years of a three-year degree. Often available in work-related subject areas such as nursing or accountancy.

dissertation
Long essay, usually contributing to the overall mark or grade for a course.

distinction
Special honour or recognition for excellent work, as an examination grading.

DLitt
Doctor of Letters. Higher doctorate qualification.

doctorate
Any research degree resulting in the successful candidate being able to use the title Doctor (e.g. PhD, DPhil).

DSc
Doctor of Science. Higher doctorate qualification.