Undergraduate
A student studying for a first degree, such as a bachelor's degree.
- Used in
- All four UK nations (details may differ), United States, International
- Topic
- Higher education
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Related terms
- Postgraduate All four UK nations (details may differ) International
- Study after a first degree, such as a master's degree or PhD. US: graduate study.
- 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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