1. Degree methods are different: generally, it can be divided into lecture degree (that is, the degree is obtained by studying in class, doing projects and exams, focusing on teaching) and research degree (the degree is obtained by studying in class, doing project research and publishing papers, focusing on academic research ability).

2. Name of degree awarded: Science, Master of Science (MSC) in teaching mode and Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in research mode. Generally speaking, if you want to study for a Ph.D., you will be required to have an Mphil because you emphasize your scientific research ability. MSc alone is not enough.

3. The entrance examination is different: for students, the entrance examination for ordinary masters is only the "unified examination" at the beginning of the year, while the professional examinations other than the unified examination are put forward and graded by the admissions unit. The entrance examination for Master of Arts includes the "Joint Examination" in June+10, 5438 and the second examination in the following spring. The national entrance examination for the initial examination is put forward by the state, and the second examination is put forward and marked by the enrollment unit itself.

Expand the master's degree in information specialty and implement the dual tutorial system. According to the spirit of the relevant documents of the Ministry of Education, all professional degree postgraduate training units should establish and improve the dual tutorial system inside and outside the school, with the on-campus tutor as the main guidance and the off-campus tutor participating in the practice process, project research, curriculum and thesis guidance.

In the process of training, the in-school tutors mainly impart theoretical knowledge and academic guidance, while the off-campus tutors mainly cultivate skills and guide practice. Academic master, single tutor system.

In terms of basic functions, graduate tutors provide graduate course teaching, project research guidance and dissertation guidance to students. In terms of guidance content, graduate tutors guide their graduate students in the whole process during their study.

After the graduate thesis is completed, the tutor should make an objective, comprehensive and accurate evaluation of the graduate students, and be responsible for applying to the tutor group for examination and approval, and submitting it to academic degree evaluation committee to organize a defense.

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