Specialisation is a focussed area of study which leads to a student's attaining academic expertise in that area. Example of specialisations include French, Biological Science, Taxation etc.
an area of academic expertise on which students focus their studies, often by enrolling in a plan offered in that area, such as a Philosophy major within an Arts degree
An academic program leading to a generic award but offering study in a particular aspect of a broad discipline for example applied geology within a Bachelor of Science.