A Degree

A degree is a recognised benchmark of academic attainment. Courses with the award of BA, BSc, BEng and LLB are all first degrees, and many are offered on a full-time or part-time basis. A full time degree normally requires study for a three year period; a part time degree normally requires study for a period of between four and five years.

A vocational degree e.g. BSc Nursing; BA Primary Education, gives eligibility for a particular career area, also giving a choice of specialisation within that field, depending on the components of the course. A vocational course does not mean you only have one career choice - it can still be used exactly as a non-vocational degree.

A non-vocational degree e.g. BA History; BSc Geography, gives access to graduate only occupations, or graduate level entry to occupations where your degree subject is not of particular relevance. The range of options in this category can seem overwhelming and you may want help from your careers service in narrowing it down and working out your job-hunting strategies.

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