Honours degree (Hons)
ON-erz /ˈɒnəz/
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What it really means
A standard UK bachelor's degree with a classification (First, 2:1, 2:2, Third). You will see "(Hons)" written after degree names, e.g. "BA (Hons)". Almost all UK bachelor's degrees are honours degrees.
Chinese explanation
带等级（First、2:1、2:2、Third）的英国标准本科学位。学位名称后常写"(Hons)"，如 BA (Hons)。英国几乎所有本科学位都是荣誉学位。
Example conversation
A: What does the Hons bit mean on my offer letter?
B: Just that it's an honours degree — the normal kind with a classification.
A：录取信上的 Hons 是什么意思？
B：就是荣誉学位——英国普通的带等级的学位。
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