Glossary of terms

Confused by any education words and phrases you have come across? Use this glossary to find out what they mean!

Simply select the letter your word begins with to search for its meaning.

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MA
Postgraduate degree qualification, or Scottish first degree, Master of Arts.

manuscript
Hand written document. Completed set of examination answers, or other assignment.

mature student
Students above the age of 21 in England Wales and Northern Ireland, or above 20 in Scotland.

MBA
Master of Business Administration. Postgraduate degree in management, finance and other aspects of business.

MEng
Master of Engineering.

merit
Grade below a distinction but above a pass.

modular
Programme of studies that consists of a number of discrete units or short courses. Students are given a mark or grade for each module, and accumulate points for an overall grade for their course.

module
Short course taken as part of some degree programmes. Students can customise their degree programme by their choice of modules.

MPhil
Master of Philosophy.

MSc
Master of Science.