first degree
noun/ˈfɜːst dɪɡriː/
/ˈfɜːrst dɪɡriː/
(especially British English)- an academic qualification given by a university or college, for example a BA or BSc, that is given to somebody who does not already have a degree in that subject
- What was your first degree in?
- Applicants should have a first degree and a teaching qualification.
- to study geography at first-degree level
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