Both American and British diplomas are a sign of a degree certificate, but there are some differences in content and form:
- Degree titles: Degrees are named differently in the US and UK. American degrees usually use titles such as “Bachelor”, “Master”, and “PhD”, and the majors studied will be marked after the degree. In the UK, titles such as “Bachelor”, “Master”, and “Doctor” are usually used, and the name of the discipline studied is marked after the degree.
- Curriculum setting: American universities generally focus on comprehensive and general education, requiring students to learn knowledge in multiple subject areas while completing a large number of core courses. The British curriculum is more specialized, in-depth study of various aspects of knowledge in courses in the same field.
- Learning methods: In terms of learning methods, the United States pays more attention to practice and experiments, and students have the opportunity to participate in practical courses and research projects. The UK, on the other hand, focuses on guidance and guidance for students, providing a more detailed and personalized learning experience.
- Performance evaluation standards: The evaluation of academic performance in the United States generally uses the GPA system (the GPA system is calculated based on the distribution of students’ internal grades, and the course grades can be converted into an average score). The UK mainly adopts a point system, which converts the grades of each course into a percentile system or a grade system.
In general, diplomas in the United States and the United Kingdom are degree certificates. They focus on different aspects of students’ abilities and knowledge in subject areas, and have different academic meanings and evaluation standards. These differences may affect graduates’ choices of further study, employment and vocational qualifications.