ˈɔfən, ðə dˈɪfɹəns ɪn tˈaɪɾəl ɪz bˈeɪst ɔnðə hˈɪstɚɹi, fɪlˈɑːsəfi ɔːɹ pˈɑːlɪsiz ʌvðɪ ˌɪnstɪtˈuːʃən ˈɔfɚɹɪŋ ðə dᵻɡɹˈiː.
Often, the difference in title is based on the history, philosophy or policies of the institution offering the degree.