What is a First-level University Degree?

A first-level university degree, also known as an undergraduate degree, is typically the initial level of post-secondary education. It is a colloquial term for an academic degree earned by a person who has completed undergraduate courses. The most common types of undergraduate degrees are the associate degree and the bachelor’s degree, with the bachelor’s degree typically taking at least three or four years to complete. In the United Kingdom, a bachelor’s degree is the most common type of undergraduate degree. This degree is referred to as a “first” degree to distinguish it from higher degrees such as those at the master’s or doctoral level.