Bachelor and specialty: what's the difference?

In this topic, we will consider the main differences between a specialty and undergraduate.

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Sooner or later, the graduates will come up with the question of what form of training to give preference. Now a lot of higher educational institutions have officially switched to a two -level education system. And now not just graduate specialists are obtained, but is a division into undergraduate or specialty. And the prospects of future employment depend on the choice. Therefore, in this material we will figure out precisely in these scientific areas.

Bachelor and specialty: what's the difference?

It is worth touching the story a little - even before 2003, there was no division into undergraduate and specialty in Russia. More precisely, this year the Russian Federation only joined the process, and the law on the separation of two levels received official status in 2009. But there is still some confusion between these two concepts, considering them interchangeable synonyms. Or, on the contrary, there is a too significant discrepancy in the role. Therefore, we begin to study everything in order.

Important: do not believe that a bachelor or a specialist has some kind of his own, a separate form of training-at first everything goes according to the same scheme and program. And there are no concessions or softening in the form of a training load. These points depend only on the specialty you have chosen, and not on the degree of a specialist or bachelor.

What is the undergraduate?

Bachelor is a scientific degree that the student receives after four years. In vain, many consider such a system of teaching an unfinished higher form. This is a full -fledged education, which allows the student in his chosen specialty to get basic knowledge and key experience.

After the rank of the “bachelor's rank”, it is possible to continue studying at the magistracy on the terms of the competition, where the period still covers 2 years. Or directly start professional activities. As an example, a young designer after the third year can be given to a free creative flight.

The pluses of education "Bachelor":

time remains to radically change the profile of activity or go to study at another university;
there is an implementation to go to the magistracy of any educational institution in Europe;
a sample diploma is issued in accordance with European standards. Therefore, you can find a job even abroad, since in foreign countries undergraduate is considered a full -fledged diploma;
if a young man studies in full -time, then he is supposed to a delay from the army.

In addition to the positive aspects, there are some disadvantages:

to continue studying in graduate school, it is necessary to graduate from the magistracy, where the number of budget places is limited. And the payment of "contractors" is a fairly overwhelming burden for many families;
some employers consider the title of "undergraduate" is not extensive enough for their profession. But it depends only on the confusion in our country.

And what gives a specialty?

Students who received a diploma after five years of study at a university are called specialists. Such students are opened by a direct road to graduate school. This is a familiar form of training since the time of the USSR. That is , 4 years, a specialist has been studying in the same scheme, program, and even at the same desk with a bachelor! And only the last year is already following a narrow profile of specialty.

But recently, such a industry has begun to “die” a little, displaced by more modern forms of training. After all, foreign countries are not too familiar with the specialty. And such a form of training, like the titles of specialists, is not so popular and understandable abroad. For example, in the USA or other Western country there is no concept of “engineer”.

The primacy of this form of training consists of several points:

the specialist acquires a specialized higher education immediately after graduation;
but the magistracy is also open - you can go to another specialty or to another institution. And this will already give you the second higher education;
Russia has so much went on the adopted law, so experts in our country are very in demand during employment;
there is an opportunity to get a full -fledged qualified narrow -profile training or professional classification.

But there are also the disadvantages of the "old" scheme:

male students are liable for military service. They are denied a delay in serving in the armed forces of the state;
also, specialists do not have to freely study the magistracy. After all, this is the second diploma;
if the student wants to devote himself to studying abroad, then problems with the recognition of his diploma may arise.

Important: it is impossible to prepare an excellent doctor in four years. Therefore, not all specialties switched to a two -level training system.

The difference between undergraduate and specialty

The specialties of the bachelor and a specialist allow you to occupy linear positions. This is a good bridgehead for a career in the sales department, advertising, tourism commerce and other areas. But let's summarize the above information.

Employers prefer to hire applicants-specialists. Since they are considered more prepared for fruitful cooperation. But this only in the post -Soviet space is welcomed by specialist diplomas . Abroad, graduates of the Bachelor's level are required.
Only a diploma of the end of the degree "Speciality" will allow us to engage in scientific practice. Exclusively students of this system are allowed to enter graduate school immediately. The bachelor must first go to the magistracy of 1.5-2 years, which will become an increase in its level. Therefore, if you want to devote yourself to science, then it is worth saving this period of time.
But do not forget that The specialist studies 1 year longer than the bachelor.

But not all professions switched to a two -level system

Probably the main difference, which is not yet so popular in our country is flexibility . The bachelor has not such a narrow professional line, Therefore, changing it is much easier. Even remember the same magistracy - you can choose after a common course any profile of similar or related professions.
It is worth noting that both profiles receive a diploma of higher education. True, the undergraduate simply issues a diploma with general information in a certain field, but a specialty is a diploma in a certain specialty.

As you can see, there is no colossal difference between them, so many sometimes confuse them. You can’t say unequivocally which direction to choose - undergraduate or specialty. After all, they have completely different prospects, from which you should be repelled. Or at least rely on your wishes about the future.