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Also known as degree

status awarded for completion of a academic program of study and having an exam at the end

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An academic degree is an official qualification you earn by completing a course of study at a school or university and passing a final exam. It matters because it demonstrates that you have mastered knowledge in a particular subject and can be important for finding jobs or advancing your education.

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An academic degree is a qualification awarded to a student upon successful completion of a course of study in higher education. Academic degrees are commonly structured in levels, most often categorized as undergraduate and postgraduate degrees.

The most common undergraduate qualification is the bachelor's degree, although some educational systems also offer lower-level degrees such as the associate degree or the foundation degree. Postgraduate degrees include the engineer's degree, the master's degree, and the doctorate.

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