If you're about to choose your college major, you might need this article. What does the now-familiar 3+2 degree program, consisting of three years for a bachelor's degree and two years for a master's degree, actually mean?
The three-year degree
The first and most important thing to know is that a bachelor's degree represents the first level of university education, lasting three years and providing basic training in a specific field of study, which leads to the academic qualification of doctor.
The master's degree
After completing a bachelor's degree, it is possible to pursue a more specific (second level) degree lasting two years, which allows students to specialize in a more specific field and acquire more advanced skills, leading to the academic qualification of master's degree.
You may not know that our educational system also includes a single-cycle degree program, which lasts 5 or 6 years and covers both basic and specialized training in a single program. Some degrees are single-cycle only, including Medicine, Law, Architecture, Veterinary Medicine, and Primary Education Sciences.
To enroll in a three-year degree program, you must have a high school diploma, while to access the three-year degree programs with limited enrollment, in addition to the diploma, you must pass an admission test.
What can a bachelor's degree be used for?
The objectives of a bachelor's degree are to provide fundamental knowledge in a specific field, while simultaneously developing practical skills that can be immediately applied to the workplace. After completing the bachelor's degree, students can find work in sectors that require technical or practical preparation. Whether to stop at the bachelor's degree or continue depends on their career aspirations and their availability, willingness, or inclination to continue their studies.
The usefulness of having a master's degree
While a master's degree should provide more specialized training in a specific field, this isn't always the case. Some degree programs revisit subjects already covered in the undergraduate program, and the teaching approach remains largely theoretical. To address this gap, many universities are moving to structure their master's degrees as full-fledged Master's degrees. This is especially true for programs that focus on humanities, publishing, communications, and marketing, applying them to specific fields such as entertainment or fashion.
Bachelor's and Master's theses
One of the main differences between a bachelor's thesis and a master's thesis is the purpose of the work. A bachelor's thesis aims to demonstrate the student's ability to synthesize and organize knowledge, while a master's thesis focuses on a more in-depth and original analysis.
Preparing a bachelor's thesis can take just 1–2 months, while a master's thesis can take up to 6 months of continuous work, involving the use of sources, critical reading, and perhaps data collection. In both cases, the thesis is always a magical moment, offering the opportunity to present a topic, selected and developed, before the Degree Committee, which will allow you to wear the laurel wreath .
What to Wear on Graduation Day in Fall
On the day of the graduation ceremony, dress code appropriate to the academic environment is required, therefore elegant but comfortable.
For autumn graduation outfits, NOIKIKA recommends a timeless single-breasted trouser suit in slightly stretchy crepe in black and white, complemented by white shirts or T-shirts .
Black and white single-breasted suit
If you don't want to opt for black and white, NOIKIKA offers you both a powder pink tuxedo suit, with a fitted jacket paired with flared trousers for a formal and chic look, or the double-breasted teal green suit with palazzo trousers with visible creases.
Teal green double-breasted suit
Choosing the right university path requires careful consideration of your interests and professional goals.
If your goal is to gain an education that will allow you to quickly enter the workforce, a bachelor's degree may be the right choice, at least for some fields. If your goal is to pursue a more specialized degree, a master's degree is an excellent option.
Finally, if you already have a clear idea of some specific professions, such as medicine, law, or teaching, a single-cycle degree is the only choice.