double first
a college honours degree in two subjects
TRANSLATION
double first = Doppelstudium mit Auszeichnung --- GOOGLE INDEX double first: approximately 1,700,000 Google hits
STATISTICS
IN THE PRESS
After taking a DOUBLE FIRST, Sir William Hawthorne worked as a graduate apprentice at Babcock and Wilcox at Renfrew, Scotland.
(The London Telegraph)
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The holder of a DOUBLE FIRST in philosophy and medicine from Cambridge University, he has spent 15 years researching the psychology and philosophy of change, creativity and community.
(nebusiness.co.uk)
(The London Telegraph)
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The holder of a DOUBLE FIRST in philosophy and medicine from Cambridge University, he has spent 15 years researching the psychology and philosophy of change, creativity and community.
(nebusiness.co.uk)
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double first
noun phrase
- a first-class honours degree in two subjects
(Collins English Dictionary)
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The British undergraduate degree system is classified into categories based on how well students perform on their exams. The basic categories are:
- First-class honours = Typically indicates the highest level of academic achievement. Some universities award first-class honours with distinction such as the Cambridge "Starred First" or the Oxford "Congratulatory First."
- Upper and lower second class honours = Also referred to as a 2:1 and 2:2 respectively, a second-class degree is usually the minimum required to pursue a postgraduate degree such as a masters or doctorate.
- Third-class honours = The lowest of the "honours" classification.
- Ordinary degree = A degree without honours.
The system also developed a form of rhyming slang to describe the different classifications. It uses the names of famous people, but only the first name. For instance:
- A First is called either a Geoff or a Damien (refers to footballer Geoff Hurst and artist Damien Hirst)
- A 2:2 is called a Desmond, after Archbishop Desmond Tutu
- A Fail is referred to as a Dan, after former U.S. Vice President Dan Quayle
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noun phrase
- a first-class honours degree in two subjects
(Collins English Dictionary)
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The British undergraduate degree system is classified into categories based on how well students perform on their exams. The basic categories are:
- First-class honours = Typically indicates the highest level of academic achievement. Some universities award first-class honours with distinction such as the Cambridge "Starred First" or the Oxford "Congratulatory First."
- Upper and lower second class honours = Also referred to as a 2:1 and 2:2 respectively, a second-class degree is usually the minimum required to pursue a postgraduate degree such as a masters or doctorate.
- Third-class honours = The lowest of the "honours" classification.
- Ordinary degree = A degree without honours.
The system also developed a form of rhyming slang to describe the different classifications. It uses the names of famous people, but only the first name. For instance:
- A First is called either a Geoff or a Damien (refers to footballer Geoff Hurst and artist Damien Hirst)
- A 2:2 is called a Desmond, after Archbishop Desmond Tutu
- A Fail is referred to as a Dan, after former U.S. Vice President Dan Quayle
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SMUGGLE OWAD into today's conversation
"A double first increases your chances of landing a high-profile job at a renowned company."
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Thanks to Edeltraud for suggesting today's word!
