By far the biggest feature of The Sims 4: Discover University is Degrees. Your Sim can join either Britechester University or Foxbury Institute and enroll in one of 13 degrees the Expansion Pack has to offer.
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This guide teaches you everything you need to know about Degrees in TS4, including what each one is, how to enroll, Distinguished Degrees, classes, and more.
Click on any of the links below to automatically scroll to that section of this guide:
- What Are Degrees in The Sims 4?
- How to Enroll in a Degree
- All Degrees
- Distinguished Degrees
- Careers
- Art History
- Biology
- Communications
- Computer Science
- Culinary Arts
- Drama
- Economics
- Fine Arts
- History
- Language and Literature
- Physics
- Psychology
- Villainy
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What Are Degrees in The Sims 4?
Degrees are crucial if you want to build up your Sim's career. Completion of a Degree allows your Sim to enter their chosen career at a higher level than if they were to start it via the normal route. Having a Degree can also get your Sim higher pay, more vacation days, and easier promotions.
There are four types of Degrees: regular, With Honors, Distinguished, and Distinguished With Honors. The latter is the highest, but courses require specific conditions to be met before your Sim is allowed to enroll. Both Britechester University and Foxbury Institute offer all Degrees, but the Distinguished courses are only offered at a specific one. More on this below.
Once enrolled, your Sim will need to go to class several times per week, which they will do automatically unless you've disabled the "Act Freely" setting. There are also tasks outside of class like homework and exams across semesters. Semesters last for 7 days and there are four in a Degree period.
How to Enroll in a Degree
Before you enroll your Sim into a Degree, you're going to want to work on certain Skills as they won't be accepted for the one they want if they don't meet the requirements. You can find out which Skills they need in the individual Degree sections below.
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To enroll, you need a computer. Click on it and select "University" and then "Apply to Universities." You can't choose which Degree you want just yet or at which University, instead your Sim will be considered by both Britechester and Foxbury for all Degrees and you'll receive a letter in the mail after two days.
Once your Sim has been notified of their acceptance, they'll also be given a list of Degrees they qualify for based on Skills and at which school. If your Sim has been through High School and received good grades, there's a higher chance they'll be able to take a Distinguished Degree, although it is possible to get onto a course without that.
All Degrees
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To get your Sim a specific Degree (including Distinguished!) without the hard work, check out our Discover University Cheats guide.
- Art History
- Biology
- Communications
- Computer Science
- Culinary Arts
- Drama
- Economics
- Fine Art
- History
- Language and Literature
- Physics
- Psychology
- Villainy
Distinguished Degrees
If your Sim graduates with a Distinguished Degree in Discover University, they'll be able to get promotions more easily in their career, earn more money, and be given more vacation days than a regular degree.
Your Sim will need to have a certain Skill(s) at a high enough level to qualify for a Distinguished Degree, though there is a handful for each and your Sim won't need to know them all to get in. And while you can take any degree at both Universities, only Distinguished Degrees can be taken at a certain school.
| List of All 13 Discover University Distinguished Degrees | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree | Skill Requirements | School |
| Art History | • Archaeology (Jungle Adventure Game Pack) • Charisma • Painting • Photography • Writing | University of Britechester |
| Biology | • Fitness • Gardening • Logic • Wellness (Spa Day Game Pack) | Foxbury Institute |
| Communications | • Charisma • Logic • Parenting (Parenthood Game Pack) • Research and Debate • Writing | University of Britechester |
| Computer Science | • Mischief • Programming • Rocket Science • Robotics (Discover University Expansion Pack) | Foxbury Institute |
| Culinary Arts | • Baking • Cooking • Gourmet Cooking | University of Britechester |
| Drama | • Acting (Get Famous Expansion Pack) • Charisma • Comedy • Fitness | University of Britechester |
| Economics | • Charisma • Logic • Research and Debate (Discover University Expansion Pack) | Foxbury Institute |
| Fine Arts | • Painting • Photography • Piano • Pipe Organ (Vampires Game Pack) • Violin | University of Britechester |
| History | • Archaeology (Jungle Adventure Game Pack) • Charisma • Logic • Research and Debate (Discover University Expansion Pack) • Selvadoradian Culture (Jungle Adventure Game Pack) | University of Britechester |
| Language and Literature | • Charisma • Research and Debate (Discover University Expansion Pack) • Writing • Vampire Lore (Vampires Game Pack) | University of Britechester |
| Physics | • Logic • Handiness • Robotics (Discover University Expansion Pack) • Rocket Science | Foxbury Institute |
| Psychology | • Acting (Get Famous Expansion Pack) • Charisma • Logic • Mischief • Parenting (Parenthood Game Pack) | Foxbury Institute |
| Villainy | • Fitness • Logic • Mischief • Vampire Lore (Vampires Game Pack) | Foxbury Institute |
Careers
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When your Sim graduates with a Degree, they'll be able to enter their chosen Career relating to their field of study at a higher entry point. What type of Degree they graduated with determines what position they'll enter their Career at.
Art History
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There are three Careers your Sim can go into once they've graduated with an Art History Degree: Critic, Painter, and Style Influencer.
| Critic Career (City Living Expansion Pack) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree Type | Career Entry Level | |
| Regular | Arts Critic Branch Level 6 | |
| Regular With Honors | Arts Critic Branch Level 7 | |
| Distinguished | Arts Critic Branch Level 7 | |
| Distinguished With Honors | Arts Critic Branch Level 8 | |
| Painter Career | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree Type | Career Entry Level | |
| Regular | Patron of the Arts Branch Level 7 | |
| Regular With Honors | Patron of the Arts Branch Level 7 | |
| Distinguished | Patron of the Arts Branch Level 8 | |
| Distinguished With Honors | Patron of the Arts Branch Level 8 | |
| Style Influencer Career | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree Type | Career Entry Level | |
| Regular | Trend Setter Branch Level 6 | |
| Regular With Honors | Trend Setter Branch Level 7 | |
| Distinguished | Trend Setter Branch Level 7 | |
| Distinguished With Honors | Trend Setter Branch Level 8 | |
Biology
There are four Careers your Sim can go into once they've graduated with a Biology Degree: Athlete, Conservationist, Doctor, and Gardener.
| Athlete Career | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree Type | Career Entry Level | |
| Regular | Bodybuilder Branch Level 6 | |
| Regular With Honors | Bodybuilder Branch Level 7 | |
| Distinguished | Bodybuilder Branch Level 7 | |
| Distinguished With Honors | Bodybuilder Branch Level 8 | |
| Conservationist Career (Island Living Expansion Pack) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree Type | Career Entry Level | |
| Regular | Marine Biologist Branch Level 7 | |
| Regular With Honors | Marine Biologist Branch Level 7 | |
| Distinguished | Marine Biologist Branch Level 8 | |
| Distinguished With Honors | Marine Biologist Branch Level 8 | |
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| Doctor Career (Get to Work Expansion Pack) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree Type | Career Entry Level | |
| Regular | Doctor Level 6 | |
| Regular With Honors | Doctor Level 7 | |
| Distinguished | Doctor Level 7 | |
| Distinguished With Honors | Doctor Level 8 | |
| Gardener Career (Seasons Expansion Pack) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree Type | Career Entry Level | |
| Regular | Botanist Branch Level 6 | |
| Regular With Honors | Botanist Branch Level 7 | |
| Distinguished | Botanist Branch Level 7 | |
| Distinguished With Honors | Botanist Branch Level 8 | |
Communications
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There are four Careers your Sim can go into once they've graduated with a Communications Degree: Business, Politician, Social Media, and Writer.
| Business Career | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree Type | Career Entry Level | |
| Regular | Management Branch Level 7 | |
| Regular With Honors | Management Branch Level 7 | |
| Distinguished | Management Branch Level 8 | |
| Distinguished With Honors | Management Branch Level 8 | |
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| Politician Career (City Living Expansion Pack) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree Type | Career Entry Level | |
| Regular | Charity Organizer Branch Level 6 | |
| Regular With Honors | Charity Organizer Branch Level 7 | |
| Distinguished | Charity Organizer Branch Level 7 | |
| Distinguished With Honors | Charity Organizer Branch Level 8 | |
| Social Media Career (City Living Expansion Pack) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree Type | Career Entry Level | |
| Regular | Public Relations Branch Level 6 | |
| Regular With Honors | Public Relations Branch Level 7 | |
| Distinguished | Public Relations Branch Level 7 | |
| Distinguished With Honors | Public Relations Branch Level 8 | |
| Writer Career | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree Type | Career Entry Level | |
| Regular | Journalist Branch Level 6 | |
| Regular With Honors | Journalist Branch Level 7 | |
| Distinguished | Journalist Branch Level 7 | |
| Distinguished With Honors | Journalist Branch Level 8 | |
Computer Science
There are three Careers your Sim can go into once they've graduated with a Computer Science Degree: Criminal, Engineer, and Tech Guru.
| Criminal Career | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree Type | Career Entry Level | |
| Regular | Oracle Branch Level 6 | |
| Regular With Honors | Oracle Branch Level 7 | |
| Distinguished | Oracle Branch Level 7 | |
| Distinguished With Honors | Oracle Branch Level 8 | |
| Engineer Career (Discover University Expansion Pack) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree Type | Career Entry Level | |
| Regular | Computer Engineer Branch Level 7 | |
| Regular With Honors | Computer Engineer Branch Level 7 | |
| Distinguished | Computer Engineer Branch Level 8 | |
| Distinguished With Honors | Computer Engineer Branch Level 8 | |
| Tech Guru Career | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree Type | Career Entry Level | |
| Regular | Start-up Entrepreneur Branch Level 7 | |
| Regular With Honors | Start-up Entrepreneur Branch Level 7 | |
| Distinguished | Start-up Entrepreneur Branch Level 8 | |
| Distinguished With Honors | Start-up Entrepreneur Branch Level 8 | |
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Culinary Arts
There are two Careers your Sim can go into once they've graduated with a Culinary Arts Degree: Critic and Culinary.
| Critic Career (City Living Expansion Pack) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree Type | Career Entry Level | |
| Regular | Food Critic Branch Level 6 | |
| Regular With Honors | Food Critic Branch Level 7 | |
| Distinguished | Food Critic Branch Level 7 | |
| Distinguished With Honors | Food Critic Branch Level 8 | |
| Culinary Career | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree Type | Career Entry Level | |
| Regular | Chef Branch Level 6 | |
| Regular With Honors | Chef Branch Level 7 | |
| Distinguished | Chef Branch Level 7 | |
| Distinguished With Honors | Chef Branch Level 8 | |
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Drama
There are three Careers your Sim can go into once they've graduated with a Drama Degree: Actor, Entertainer, and Social Media.
| Actor Career (Get Famous Expansion Pack) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree Type | Career Entry Level | |
| Regular | Actor Level 6 | |
| Regular With Honors | Actor Level 7 | |
| Distinguished | Actor Level 7 | |
| Distinguished With Honors | Actor Level 8 | |
| Entertainer Career | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree Type | Career Entry Level | |
| Regular | Comedy Branch Level 6 | |
| Regular With Honors | Comedy Branch Level 7 | |
| Distinguished | Comedy Branch Level 7 | |
| Distinguished With Honors | Comedy Branch Level 8 | |
| Social Media Career (City Living Expansion Pack) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree Type | Career Entry Level | |
| Regular | Internet Personality Branch Level 6 | |
| Regular With Honors | Internet Personality Branch Level 7 | |
| Distinguished | Internet Personality Branch Level 7 | |
| Distinguished With Honors | Internet Personality Branch Level 8 | |
Economics
There are three Careers your Sim can go into once they've graduated with an Economics Degree: Business, Conservationist, and Education.
| Business Career | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree Type | Career Entry Level | |
| Regular | Investor Branch Level 7 | |
| Regular With Honors | Investor Branch Level 7 | |
| Distinguished | Investor Branch Level 7 | |
| Distinguished With Honors | Investor Branch Level 8 | |
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| Conservationist Career (Island Living Expansion Pack) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree Type | Career Entry Level | |
| Regular | Environmental Manager Branch Level 7 | |
| Regular With Honors | Environmental Manager Branch Level 7 | |
| Distinguished | Environmental Manager Branch Level 8 | |
| Distinguished With Honors | Environmental Manager Branch Level 8 | |
| Education Career (Discover University Expansion Pack) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree Type | Career Entry Level | |
| Regular | Administrator Branch Level 6 | |
| Regular With Honors | Administrator Branch Level 7 | |
| Distinguished | Administrator Branch Level 7 | |
| Distinguished With Honors | Administrator Branch Level 8 | |
Fine Arts
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There are four Careers your Sim can go into once they've graduated with a Fine Arts Degree: Entertainer, Gardener, Painter, and Style Influencer.
| Entertainer Career | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree Type | Career Entry Level | |
| Regular | Musician Branch Level 6 | |
| Regular With Honors | Musician Branch Level 7 | |
| Distinguished | Musician Branch Level 7 | |
| Distinguished With Honors | Musician Branch Level 8 | |
| Gardener Career (Seasons Expansion Pack) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree Type | Career Entry Level | |
| Regular | Floral Designer Branch Level 6 | |
| Regular With Honors | Floral Designer Branch Level 7 | |
| Distinguished | Floral Designer Branch Level 7 | |
| Distinguished With Honors | Floral Designer Branch Level 8 | |
| Painter Career | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree Type | Career Entry Level | |
| Regular | Master of the Real Branch Level 7 | |
| Regular With Honors | Master of the Real Branch Level 7 | |
| Distinguished | Master of the Real Branch Level 8 | |
| Distinguished With Honors | Master of the Real Branch Level 8 | |
| Style Influencer Career | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree Type | Career Entry Level | |
| Regular | Stylist Branch Level 6 | |
| Regular With Honors | Stylist Branch Level 7 | |
| Distinguished | Stylist Branch Level 7 | |
| Distinguished With Honors | Stylist Branch Level 8 | |
History
There are three Careers your Sim can go into once they've graduated with a History Degree: Law, Military, and Politician.
| Law Career (Discover University Expansion Pack) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree Type | Career Entry Level | |
| Regular | Judge Branch Level 8 | |
| Regular With Honors | Judge Branch Level 8 | |
| Distinguished | Judge Branch Level 8 | |
| Distinguished With Honors | Judge Branch Level 8 | |
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| Military Career (StrangerVille Game Pack) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree Type | Career Entry Level | |
| Regular | Officer Branch Level 6 | |
| Regular With Honors | Officer Branch Level 7 | |
| Distinguished | Officer Branch Level 7 | |
| Distinguished With Honors | Officer Branch Level 8 | |
| Politician Career (City Living Expansion Pack) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree Type | Career Entry Level | |
| Regular | Politics Branch Level 6 | |
| Regular With Honors | Politics Branch Level 7 | |
| Distinguished | Politics Branch Level 7 | |
| Distinguished With Honors | Politics Branch Level 8 | |
Language and Literature
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There are two Careers your Sim can go into once they've graduated with a Language and Literature Degree: Law and Writer.
| Law Career (Discover University Expansion Pack) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree Type | Career Entry Level | |
| Regular | Private Attorney Branch Level 8 | |
| Regular With Honors | Private Attorney Branch Level 8 | |
| Distinguished | Private Attorney Branch Level 8 | |
| Distinguished With Honors | Private Attorney Branch Level 8 | |
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| Writer Career | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree Type | Career Entry Level | |
| Regular | Author Branch Level 6 | |
| Regular With Honors | Author Branch Level 7 | |
| Distinguished | Author Branch Level 7 | |
| Distinguished With Honors | Author Branch Level 8 | |
Physics
There are three Careers your Sim can go into once they've graduated with a Physics Degree: Astronaut, Engineer, and Scientist.
| Astronaut Career | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree Type | Career Entry Level | |
| Regular | Space Ranger Branch Level 8 | |
| Regular With Honors | Space Ranger Branch Level 8 | |
| Distinguished | Space Ranger Branch Level 8 | |
| Distinguished With Honors | Space Ranger Branch Level 8 | |
| Engineer Career (Discover University Expansion Pack) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree Type | Career Entry Level | |
| Regular | Mechanical Engineer Branch Level 7 | |
| Regular With Honors | Mechanical Engineer Branch Level 7 | |
| Distinguished | Mechanical Engineer Branch Level 8 | |
| Distinguished With Honors | Mechanical Engineer Branch Level 8 | |
| Scientist Career (Get to Work Expansion Pack) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree Type | Career Entry Level | |
| Regular | Scientist Branch Level 6 | |
| Regular With Honors | Scientist Branch Level 7 | |
| Distinguished | Scientist Branch Level 8 | |
| Distinguished With Honors | Scientist Branch Level 8 | |
Psychology
There are four Careers your Sim can go into once they've graduated with a Psychology Degree: Detective, Education, Military, and Secret Agent.
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| Detective Career (Get to Work Expansion Pack) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree Type | Career Entry Level | |
| Regular | Detective Level 6 | |
| Regular With Honors | Detective Level 7 | |
| Distinguished | Detective Level 7 | |
| Distinguished With Honors | Detective Level 8 | |
| Education Career (Discover University Expansion Pack) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree Type | Career Entry Level | |
| Regular | Professor Branch Level 6 | |
| Regular With Honors | Professor Branch Level 7 | |
| Distinguished | Professor Branch Level 7 | |
| Distinguished With Honors | Professor Branch Level 8 | |
| Military Career (StrangerVille Game Pack) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree Type | Career Entry Level | |
| Regular | Covert Ops Branch Level 6 | |
| Regular With Honors | Covert Ops Branch Level 7 | |
| Distinguished | Covert Ops Branch Level 7 | |
| Distinguished With Honors | Covert Ops Branch Level 8 | |
| Secret Agent Career | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree Type | Career Entry Level | |
| Regular | Diamond Agent Branch Level 8 | |
| Regular With Honors | Diamond Agent Branch Level 8 | |
| Distinguished | Diamond Agent Branch Level 8 | |
| Distinguished With Honors | Diamond Agent Branch Level 8 | |
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Villainy
There are three Careers your Sim can go into once they've graduated with a Villainy Degree: Astronaut, Criminal, and Secret Agent.
| Astronaut Career | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree Type | Career Entry Level | |
| Regular | Interstellar Smuggler Branch Level 8 | |
| Regular With Honors | Interstellar Smuggler Branch Level 8 | |
| Distinguished | Interstellar Smuggler Branch Level 8 | |
| Distinguished With Honors | Interstellar Smuggler Branch Level 8 | |
| Criminal Career | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree Type | Career Entry Level | |
| Regular | Criminal Boss Rank 6 | |
| Regular With Honors | Criminal Boss Rank 7 | |
| Distinguished | Criminal Boss Rank 7 | |
| Distinguished With Honors | Criminal Boss Rank 8 | |
| Secret Agent Career | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree Type | Career Entry Level | |
| Regular | Villain Rank 8 | |
| Regular With Honors | Villain Rank 8 | |
| Distinguished | Villain Rank 8 | |
| Distinguished With Honors | Villain Rank 8 | |
Now that you know all about Discover University Degrees in The Sims 4, head on over to our Kits page to learn about Kits and our Scenarios wiki to brush up on Scenarios.
