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taught masters
Postgraduate degree that is taught in a similar way to first degrees, and does not include original research.

TEFL
Teaching English as a Foreign Language.

TEMPUS
The Trans-European Mobility Programme for University Students. Encourages students to study part of their course in a different European country.

term
Period of continuous study without vacations. In the UK, the academic year is normally split into three terms. In universities, these terms are between eight and twelve weeks long, with a long vacation in the summer months.

TESOL
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. High-level Certificate and Diploma qualifications validated by Trinity College London.

thesis
Dissertation containing results of original research to support a particular argument, usually written by a candidate for an academic degree.

third-class honours
Lowest honours grading for a Bachelor’s degree. Called a ’third’.

TOEFL
Test of English as a Foreign Language. Internationally recognised English test, available in over 100 countries. Widely accepted by UK institutions.

transcript
Detailed list of classes or courses a student has taken at college or university, with marks or grades for each subject.

TTA
Teacher Training Agency.

tutor
University or college lecturer who supervises the welfare and studies of assigned undergraduates.

tutorial
Class for a small number of students, led by a tutor, where one topic is discussed in depth. The topic may be introduced by a student, and everyone is expected to contribute to the discussion.

TWES
Training and Work Experience Scheme.