diploma
An official paper you get from a school or university that shows you finished a course or level of study.
An official certificate issued by a school, college, or university to show that someone has successfully completed a particular course or level of study.
A special course or qualification in a subject, usually shorter or lower than a university degree.
A specific type of educational qualification or program of study, often vocational or specialized and usually below the level of a university degree, especially in British and other Commonwealth English.
A formal written paper from a government or other official group that gives someone a special right or honor.
An official written document issued by a government or other authority that formally grants a right, privilege, or honor.
- Base: diploma
- Plural: diplomas, diplomata
college diploma
1certificate for college program
A paper that shows you finished a program at a college or similar school after high school.
- With her college diploma in hand, she started applying for teaching jobs.
- He went back to school at 30 to get a college diploma in accounting.
diploma course
1course that leads to a diploma
A course that you study and then receive a diploma at the end.
- The college offers a one‑year diploma course in tourism.
- This diploma course is designed for people who are already working.
diploma in [subject]
1diploma with a specific subject
A course or qualification in a certain subject, for example a diploma in marketing or a diploma in English.
- She has a diploma in early childhood education.
- He’s thinking of doing a diploma in web development next year.
diploma mill
1untrustworthy school selling diplomas
A dishonest school that gives diplomas or degrees without real classes or work, usually for money.
- The so‑called university turned out to be a diploma mill.
- Employers are careful to avoid candidates with qualifications from diploma mills.
diploma program
1organized course leading to diploma
A planned group of classes that you take in order to receive a diploma.
- The college’s diploma program in hospitality lasts two years.
- She enrolled in a diploma program to change her career.
do a diploma
1study for a diploma course
To take a diploma course at a school or college.
- I’m going to do a diploma in business after I finish school.
- She wants to do a diploma before starting full‑time work.
high school diploma
1certificate for finishing high school
A paper you get when you finish high school, usually at about age 17 or 18.
- Most entry‑level jobs in the company require at least a high school diploma.
- He dropped out in tenth grade and never earned his high school diploma.
postgraduate diploma
1diploma taken after a degree
A special course and qualification you can do after you already have a university degree.
- She’s studying for a postgraduate diploma in education.
- Many teachers complete a postgraduate diploma to improve their skills.