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Bachelor's degree

A first university degree, usually three years in England, Wales and NI, four years in Scotland and four years in the US.

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All four UK nations (details may differ), United States, International
Topic
Higher education

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Undergraduate All four UK nations (details may differ) United States International
A student studying for a first degree, such as a bachelor's degree.
Honours degree All four UK nations (details may differ)
A bachelor's degree at level 6 (SCQF level 10 in Scotland) classified as first, upper second (2:1), lower second (2:2) or third class.

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