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old university
Type of institution historically linked to the Church, and established between the 13th and 15th century. Oxford and Cambridge are old universities.

open examination
Examination where the student can refer to books or notes and may be able to take the question paper away and return it by a certain time.

ordinary degree
Degree programme where successful students are not graded, but simply pass or fail. Sometimes also used in same sense as ’pass degree’.

ORSAS
Overseas Research Students Awards Scheme. Annual UK governmental scheme making awards annually to pay the difference between ’home’ and ’overseas’ fees for selected research students.

overhead projector
Device that projects and enlarges acetates on a white screen or wall using an overhead mirror.