👉 In the context of higher education, a bachelor's degree is typically considered an advanced or postgraduate level academic degree awarded by institutions of higher learning. This designation signifies that a student has completed at least one year of study in a specific field of study, such as arts, sciences, or humanities. The term "bachelor" refers to the educational institution where the degree was earned and could be either a bachelor's degree (for example, a Bachelor of Arts) or a master's degree (for