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Ordinary degree

A bachelor's degree awarded without honours; in Scotland a three-year ordinary degree is a common route.

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All four UK nations (details may differ)
Topic
Higher education

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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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