In the UK we have a BA or BSc, an MSc or an MA and a PhD. In the usa they have a BA or BSc. an MSc or an MA an ABD and a PhD
2007-01-23 22:56:08 · 3 answers · asked by robert b 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Well we haven't had an ABD for very long and it really don't mean anything. I would think its going to be called an ABD in the UK as well.
Good Luck!!!
2007-01-23 23:04:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The term ABD means "all but dissertation" - it is not a degree. It is an insulting term that describes what happens when someone quits their PhD program after they've taken some courses but without finishing the hard part - (that is, not writing a dissertation with original thought and research).
In general it would be a bad idea to use this term as if it was a degree, because it really means, "you couldn't do it."
2007-01-24 03:55:32 · answer #2 · answered by matt 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
possibly two sheets of (toilet) tissue paper, neatly folded?
2007-01-23 23:06:52 · answer #3 · answered by Mark J 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋