UNIT 2 POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMS AND DEGREES
UNIT 2
POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMS AND DEGREES
Task 1 Learn the words. Analyze the examples. Think of the examples of your own.
entrance examinations вступительные экзамены
Have you passed your entrance examinations already? Yes, I have done it successfully.
experimentation, n экспериментирование
Experimentation is an inseparable part of the scientific research. Before the thesis one has
to work much with experimentation.
GCE – general certificate of education – свидетельство об общем образовании
After getting general certificate of education at a high level one can enter university. That is
why general certificate of education is very important for everybody.
master, n магистр – учёная степень
magister, n учёное звание магистра
degree of master степень магистра
In magistracy postgraduate students get the degree of master and then take postgraduate
studies.
magistracy, n магистратура
Next year I am going to enter magistracy and become the candidate for degree of master.
Studies at magistracy are the stage before taking postgraduate course.
Master’s degree, n магистр
To become a master the graduate enters magistracy. After studies at magistracy the
candidate can get the Master’s degree and then the magister.
MSc − Master’s degree in taught programs (in science)
There is a great variety of Master’s degrees in science. Among them are the master’s
degrees in Biological Chemistry, Biological Science, and Physics. I would like to get the
degree of master in Biological Physics.
paper, n 1 научный доклад 2 статья 3 письменная работа
All the students, candidates for master’s degree, postgraduates, and teachers write research
papers. Research papers define the rate of scientists.
part time program краткий курс; antonym: full time program полный курс
Sometimes it is enough for people to take part time programs for studies, but when the
person has resources, it is preferable to take full time programs. The magistracy offers a
wide range both of part time and full time programs.
PhD кандидат наук
PhD degree is given after postgraduate studies and defense of thesis.
PhD exams экзамены на учёную степень кандидата наук
The person has to pass PhD exams in the process of postgraduate studies. Without these
exams postgraduates are not allowed to defense thesis.
pilot study экспериментальное исследование
Pilot study is an inseparable part of writing dissertation and it is a very important one as
well.
postgraduate, n аспирант
Being postgraduate means carrying out a lot of scientific research. Postgraduates spend
much time with studies.
postgraduate courses 1 аспирантура 2 курсы усовершенствования
Both masters and specialists can take postgraduate courses. Getting postgraduate courses
certificates is an obligation necessity for continuing one’s operational procedures.
Task 2 Listen to the text and answer the questions of Paragraph 1. Then read the
other two paragraphs and speak about your supervisor and assistant-consultant. Present
your own ideas of the scientific work. Discuss them with other students in the group.
I Am the Magistrate /Postgraduate
I have chosen the magistracy/postgraduate course. What does it mean? It’s my choice.
Why have I done it? The main thing is I would like to become a professional in the sphere
of computer science. As a matter of fact, I follow the concept of the extended studies. First
of all, I would like to become a programmer and then the computer analyst. I have to learn
all the newly advanced technologies both in Russian and in English, to read the electronic
and published materials, and also to be capable of carrying out the creative project work.
My research supervisor is the Doctor of Engineering, Professor. I admire him as the
scientist. He is the Head of Department of Information and Computing Systems. He is the
scientific research organizer. The teachers conduct scientific researches personally and in
groups in accordance with the plan of the department. There are lectures and seminars. My
supervisor is known both in Russia and in the world. He is often the participant of regional
or international home and foreign conferences. He is in contact with the other world
scientists.
As for me, I have chosen my subject already. Writing dissertation abstract with
research actuality, purposes and tasks, theoretical and practical meaning, innovations is
very substantial. After that I have to choose the material and make some notes, write draft,
structure of my paper, edit and publish it.
Task 3 Read the text about postgraduate programs of research and further studies.
Write the persuading essay expressing the opinion of your own (See Unit 17 for strategies
of writing). What kinds of programs do you prefer and why? Give reasons, motivate yourchoice.
Postgraduate Programs and Degrees
Postgraduate programs widen one’s skill base, and the knowledge in the chosen field.
They also improve the career prospects. The list comprises masters or PhD degrees, and
doctorate courses:
Litterarum Doctor – Doctor of Literature/Letters – DLitt доктор филологических
наук
Doctor of Physical Sciences – DPhySc доктор физических наук
Doctor of Engineering – EdD доктор технических наук
Doctor of Natural доктор естествознания
Master of Laws – LLM магистр права
Master of Arts − MA магистр: специалист по коммерческой терминологии,
политических, экономических, гуманитарных наук
Master of Business – MBA магистр бизнеса
Master of Jurisprudence – MJur магистр юриспруденции
Master of Philosophy – MPhil магистр философии
Master of Science – MSc магистр наук
PhD – кандидат наук
Doctor of Social Science/Sciences – SocScD доктор социальных наук/РАН
Here are the examples of degrees, combined research and taught programs,
continuing professional development programs, taught programs, distant learning
programs, MBA:
– degrees: Applied Mathematics (PhD/MPhil), Business (research degrees),
Cardiovascular Medicine (PhD/MPhil), Computer Science (PhD/MPhil), English
Language and Applied Linguistics (PhD/MLitt/MPhil), Health Services
Management (PhD/MPhil);
– combined research and taught programs: Learning and Learning Contexts
(doctorate), Modern European History Mphil(B), Philosophy Mphil(B), Science and Engineering of Materials (MRES);
– taught programs: Aid Management MSc/Graduate Diploma; Biosciences, short
courses; Communications Networks with Industrial Studies MSc, Criminal Law,
LLM;
– continuing professional development programs: Geotechnical Engineering
MSc/Diploma/Certificate, Interactive Digital Media MSc, MBA, Global, Satellite
and Mobile Communications with Industrial Studies MSC, Teaching English as a
Foreign Language (TEFL)/MA/Diploma/Certificate;
– distance Learning Programs: Bilingualism in Education
Med/Diploma/Postgraduate Certificate, Landscape Archaeology, GIA and Virtual
Environments MA/Diploma, Public Administration and Development, MSc,
Translation Studies, MA;
– MBA: European MBA, Global MBA, Global Banking and Finance MBA, Strategy
and Procurement MBA.
Task 4 Read the dialogue and act it out (two graduates of bachelors’ course). Think
of your own dialogue.
Postgraduate Course Mastering
− Hello, Sam, how are you?
− I am quite well, thank you.
− I have heard you have entered the Masters after having got the bachelor’s degree.
− Yes, I have entered the Masters in Computer Science.
− What kind of program have you chosen?
− It’s the combined taught and research program, because next I am going to attend
graduate school and become PhD.
− What will it give to you?
− In my opinion, the programs for research and further studies widen one’s basic
skills, the knowledge in the chosen field and improve the career prospects as well.
And what’s your choice?
− I think over taking the course of postgraduate studies in Applied Mathematics next
year too.
− It’s a very good idea.