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with a major of water resources vs with a major of water

Both phrases are not correct. The correct way to express this idea is "with a major in water resources." The preposition "in" is used to indicate the field of study for a major.

Last updated: March 20, 2024 • 732 views

with a major of water resources

This phrase is not correct in English. The preposition "of" is not used to indicate the field of study for a major.

The correct preposition to use when indicating the field of study for a major is "in."
  • Dr. Mao graduated from Tsinghua University with a major of water resources system engineering in 1982. He obtained his doctoral degree in environmental and ...
  • Dr. Mao graduated from Tsinghua University with a major of water resources system engineering. He obtained his doctoral degree in environmental and civil ...

Alternatives:

  • with a major in water resources

with a major of water

This phrase is also not correct in English. The preposition "of" is not used to indicate the field of study for a major.

The correct preposition to use when indicating the field of study for a major is "in."
  • Dr. Mao graduated from Tsinghua University with a major of water resources system engineering in 1982. He obtained his doctoral degree in environmental and ...
  • Dr. Mao graduated from Tsinghua University with a major of water resources system engineering. He obtained his doctoral degree in environmental and civil ...

Alternatives:

  • with a major in water

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