Spanish word

licenciatura

Pronunciation

IPA/liθenθjaˈtuɾa/

Meaning

  • feminine nounbachelor's degree

Example

Mi hermano obtuvo la licenciatura el año pasado.

My brother obtained his bachelor's degree last year.

Illustration for licenciatura (bachelor's degree)

More examples

Ella está cursando la licenciatura en biología.

She is pursuing a bachelor's degree in biology.

Core concept

University degree awarded after completing an undergraduate program.

Common phrases

  • obtener la licenciatura

    get a bachelor's degree

  • tener la licenciatura

    hold a bachelor's degree

Similar words

grado: Contemporary undergraduate degree awarded by universities under the current system.
título: Official academic title or certificate evidencing degree completion.
bachillerato: Credential received on completion of secondary school studies.
diploma: Short-course or vocational certificate indicating program completion.

Definition in Spanish

Título universitario que certifica haber completado una carrera o programa académico y haber alcanzado los conocimientos básicos de una disciplina.

Word origin

From Spanish licenciar 'to license' and ultimately from Latin licentia 'permission', the term came to mean the academic qualification granted by a university.

Usage tips

  • In Spain many older programs called licenciatura were replaced by grado, so licenciatura often refers to pre-reform or longer traditional degrees.

Other meanings

  • bachelor's programnoun

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