Class DegreeType (2.17.2)

Name

Description

DEGREE_TYPE_UNSPECIFIED

Default value. Represents no degree, or early childhood education. Maps to ISCED code 0. Ex) Kindergarten

PRIMARY_EDUCATION

Primary education which is typically the first stage of compulsory education. ISCED code 1. Ex) Elementary school

LOWER_SECONDARY_EDUCATION

Lower secondary education; First stage of secondary education building on primary education, typically with a more subject-oriented curriculum. ISCED code 2. Ex) Middle school

UPPER_SECONDARY_EDUCATION

Middle education; Second/final stage of secondary education preparing for tertiary education and/or providing skills relevant to employment. Usually with an increased range of subject options and streams. ISCED code 3. Ex) High school

ADULT_REMEDIAL_EDUCATION

Adult Remedial Education; Programmes providing learning experiences that build on secondary education and prepare for labour market entry and/or tertiary education. The content is broader than secondary but not as complex as tertiary education. ISCED code 4.

ASSOCIATES_OR_EQUIVALENT

Associate's or equivalent; Short first tertiary programmes that are typically practically-based, occupationally-specific and prepare for labour market entry. These programmes may also provide a pathway to other tertiary programmes. ISCED code 5.

BACHELORS_OR_EQUIVALENT

Bachelor's or equivalent; Programmes designed to provide intermediate academic and/or professional knowledge, skills and competencies leading to a first tertiary degree or equivalent qualification. ISCED code 6.

MASTERS_OR_EQUIVALENT

Master's or equivalent; Programmes designed to provide advanced academic and/or professional knowledge, skills and competencies leading to a second tertiary degree or equivalent qualification. ISCED code 7.

DOCTORAL_OR_EQUIVALENT

Doctoral or equivalent; Programmes designed primarily to lead to an advanced research qualification, usually concluding with the submission and defense of a substantive dissertation of publishable quality based on original research. ISCED code 8.