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degree program
A clearly structured study program at a higher education institution that is aimed at a specific academic degree (e.g., bachelor's, master's) in a specific subject area (e.g., mechanical engineering, psychology).
Sie hat sich für den neuen Studiengang „Digitale Medien“ an der Universität beworben.
She applied for the new degree program 'Digital Media' at the university.
'Studiengang' (degree program) is a compound noun made up of 'Studium' (studies/degree program) and 'Gang' (course/path). So it literally describes the 'path' or 'course' of a program of study from the beginning to graduation.
Der Studiengang dauert in der Regel sechs Semester.
The degree program usually lasts six semesters.
In the context of universities, you often hear: 'einen Studiengang wählen' (to choose a degree program), 'einen Studiengang belegen' (to take/enroll in a degree program), 'sich für einen Studiengang einschreiben' (to enroll in a degree program), or 'einen Studiengang absolvieren' (to complete a degree program).
Nach dem Abitur wusste er nicht, welchen Studiengang er wählen sollte.
After graduating from secondary school, he didn't know which degree program he should choose.
To name the specific subject, it is often combined directly with the word or attached to it. For example, people say 'Studiengang Informatik' (computer science degree program) or 'Informatik-Studiengang' (computer science degree program).
Der Studiengang Maschinenbau ist an dieser Hochschule sehr beliebt.
The mechanical engineering degree program is very popular at this university of applied sciences.
study / degree program
'das Studium' and 'der Studiengang' both belong to higher education, so they are easy to confuse. 'das Studium' means the whole period and activity of studying: you attend courses, study, take exams, and work toward a degree. 'der Studiengang' is the specific program or subject, for example mechanical engineering, psychology, or a master's in computer science. You can put it this way: the 'Studiengang' is the program you have chosen; the 'Studium' is what you do and experience within it.
Der Studiengang Psychologie ist an dieser Universität sehr beliebt.
The psychology degree program is very popular at this university.
Während des Studiums muss Paul viele Prüfungen schreiben.
During his studies, Paul has to take many exams.