Liberal arts college
A US college focused on undergraduate education across the humanities, sciences and social sciences.
- Used in
- United States
- Topic
- Higher education
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Related terms
- Bachelor's degree All four UK nations (details may differ) United States International
- 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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