Your Guide to Degree Levels: Bachelor's, Master's, MBA and PhD

Thinking about applying for a university degree? Our degree guides will walk you through everything you need to know about the most popular degree levels.

Dec 4, 2025
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Bachelor's graduate

Bachelor's degree guide

⏰ How long does it take? 3-4 years

🤔 Why get one? Degree holders earn more lifetime earnings than their peers without degrees

💰 Funding opportunities? Most universities offer scholarships for their Bachelor's students

Learn even more about getting a Bachelor's degree in our Ultimate Bachelor's Guide 👇

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Master's student

Master's degree guide

⏰ How long does it take? 1-2 years

🤔 Why get one? Master's holders earn 12-20% more than Bachelor's grads

💰 Funding opportunities? Master's degrees get the most scholarships

Learn even more about getting a Master's degree in our Ultimate Master's Guide 👇


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MBA graduate

MBA degree guide

⏰ How long does it take? 1-2 years

🤔 Why get one? MBA holders can earn $3 million more in lifetime earnings than other graduates

💰 Funding opportunities? Employers will often sponsore your MBA, and there are also plenty of scholarship opportunities

Learn even more about getting an MBA degree in our Ultimate MBA Guide 👇


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PhD students

PhD degree guide

⏰ How long does it take? 3-4 years

🤔 Why get one? PhDs offer you a path into academia, and are a great way of moving abroad

💰 Funding opportunities? PhDs can benefit from paid research/assistantship roles, scholarships, and research funding

Learn even more about getting a PhD degree in our Ultimate PhD Guide 👇


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