Glossary
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AppliedA term often used to indicate that a qualification has a practical rather than theoretical focus - for example, courses in 'applied science' focus on practical experiments and science in the workplace. | |
AshmoleanThe University's museum of art and archaeology. It is the oldest museum in the UK. | |
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BattelsThe charges made to a member of a college (student or Fellow) for accommodation, meals, etc. | |
BODShort for Bodleian, which is a common for the series of libraries owned by the University. | |
BOD CardThe BOD Card identifies students and staff as official members of the University. | |
BursaryAn amount of financial aid for students to fund their studies. | |
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CAAHClassical Archaeology and Ancient History. http://www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/courses-listing/classical-archaeology-and-ancient-history | |
CampusA modern campus is a collection of buildings that belong to a given institution, either academic or non-academic. | |
ChancellorThe head of a university or college, in name only - it is an honorary position. The Vice-Chancellor is the head of the university, responsible for its day-to-day running. | |