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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
Studium refers to higher education as an activity or phase of life. Studiengang is the clearly structured program in a particular subject leading to a specific degree. Studium often fits when referring to a person starting or completing their studies; Studiengang is more precise when referring to the subject, structure, or intended degree.
Für ihren Bachelor wählt Mia dort den Studiengang Psychologie.
Mia chooses the psychology degree program there for her bachelor's degree.
Im Oktober beginnt Mia ihr Studium an der Hochschule.
Mia begins her studies at the university in October.
