The Sims 4: Discover University has 13 degrees can your Sim can choose from. There are two main degree categories: Distinguished Degrees and Regular Degrees.
Of course, your should strive to get your Sim into the distinguished programs as a distinguished degree will offer them many more advantages in the long run.
These advantages include things such as better hourly pay, more vacation days, and other bonuses that are not available for Sims that graduated with a regular degree.
What is a distinguished degree?
Distinguished degrees are university specializations that require high skills to complete and offer additional benefits for your Sim’s career.
Sims that manage to earn a distinguished degree with honors can jump-start their careers and start directly at level 7 or 8.
How do I get a Distinguished Degree in The Sims 4?
To get accepted into a distinguished degree program, your Sim needs to get excellent grades in high school and level up the skills related to the field they’re going to study.
Distinguished Degree requirements
Each Distinguished Degree has its own set of skill requirements that your Sim must meet to get accepted into the program.
The higher your skills, the better your chances of getting accepted.
For example, if your Sim wants to get a Distinguished Degree in Drama, they need to level up their Fitness, Charisma, Comedy, and Acting skills.
Finishing with an A in high school automatically doubles your chances of getting accepted into a Distinguished Degree program.
Sims that don’t have high skills in the domain they want to specialize in for the distinguished degree won’t get accepted into the respective distinguished degree programs.
They’ll simply receive a rejection letter that won’t give too many details about the exact reasons why they didn’t get accepted.
After reading the rejection letter, Sims will get the Undistinguished moodlet.
If your Sim does not have any particular skills, rest assured, they will be accepted into regular degree programs.
By the way, if your teenage Sim is struggling to get A grades, try sending them to class alone and check if you notice any improvements.
Straight-A students are more likely to be accepted onto a distinguished degree program. They can also graduate early.
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How to graduate with a Distinguished Degree in The Sims 4
1. Art History
To earn the distinguished degree in Art History, your Sim needs to attend the University of Britechester.
Skills required to get accepted into the Art History distinguished degree program:
- Archaeology
- Photography
- Charisma
- Writing
- Painting
Potential careers with a degree in Art History:
- Art Critic Branch of the Critic Career
- Patron of the Arts Branch of the Painter Career
- Trendsetter Branch of the Style Influencer Career
2. Biology
Your Sim needs to enroll in theFoxbury Institute in order topursue a distinguished degree in Biology.
Skills required for getting into the Biology distinguished degree program:
- Fitness
- Gardening
- Wellness
- Logic
Potential careers with a degree in Biology:
- Bodybuilder Branch of the Athlete Career
- Botanist Branch of the Gardener Career
- Marine Biologist Branch of the Conservationist Career
- Doctor
3. Communications
To get a distinguished degree in Communications, your Sim needs to go to the University of Britechester.
Skills required to get accepted into the Communications distinguished degree program:
- Parenting
- Charisma
- Writing
- Logic
- Research & Debate
Potential careers with a degree in Communications:
- Journalist Branch of the Writer Career
- Management Branch of the Business Career
- Charity Organizer Branch of the Politician Career
- Public Relations Branch of the Social Media Career
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4. Computer Science
Your Sim needs to attend theFoxbury Institute in order to earn adistinguished degree in computer science.
Skills required to get accepted into the Computer Science distinguished degree program:
- Rocket Science
- Programming
- Robotics
- Mischief
Possible career paths:
- Oracle Branch of the Criminal Career
- Computer Engineer Branch of the Engineer Career
- Start-Up Entrepreneur Branch of the Tech Guru Career
5. Culinary Arts
If your Sim wants adistinguished degree in the culinary arts, they need to attend the University of Britechester.
Skills required to get accepted into the Culinary Arts distinguished degree program:
- Cooking
- Gourmet Cooking
- Baking
Potential careers:
- Chef Branch of the Culinary Career
- Food Critic Branch of the Critic Career
6. Drama
TheUniversity of Britechester is the only one offering adistinguished degree in drama.
Skills required to get accepted into the Drama distinguished degree program:
- Fitness
- Charisma
- Comedy
- Acting
Possible career paths:
- Acting Career
- Comedian Branch of the Entertainer Career
- Internet Personality Branch of the Social Media Career
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7. Economics
If your Sim wants to study Economics, and get a distinguished degree, they need to go to the Foxbury Institute.
Skills required to get accepted into the Economics distinguished degree program:
- Charisma
- Logic
- Research & Debate
Career paths:
- Investor Branch of the Business Career
- Environmental Manager Branch of the Conservationist Career
- Administrator Branch of the Education Career
8. Fine Art
If your Sim loves painting or singing and wants to get a distinguished degree in Fine Art, they need to attend classes at the University of Britechester.
Skills required to get accepted into the Fine Art distinguished degree program:
- Painting
- Violin
- Photography
- Piano
- Pipe Organ
Possible career choices:
- Musician Branch of the Entertainer Career
- Master of the Real Branch of the Painter Career
- Stylist Branch of the Style Influencer Career
- Floral Designer Branch of the Gardener Career
9. History
Getting a distinguished degree in history is only possible by attending the University of Britechester.
Skills required to get into the History distinguished degree program:
- Charisma
- Logic
- Archaeology
- Selvadoradian Culture
- Research & Debate
Available career paths:
- Judge Branch of the Law Career
- Politics Branch of the Politician Career
- Officer Branch of the Military Career
10. Language and Literature
If your Sim has a way with words, they can get a distinguished degree in Language and Literature from the University of Britechester.
Skills required to get accepted into the Language and Literature distinguished degree program:
- Vampire Lore
- Writing
- Charisma
- Research & Debate
There are two possible career paths:
- Author Branch of the Writer Career
- Private Attorney Branch of the Law Career
11. Physics
If your Sim is into science, they can earn a distinguished degree in Physics from the Foxbury Institute.
Skills required to get accepted into the Physics distinguished degree program:
- Logic
- Handiness
- Robotics
- Rocket Science
Career paths:
- Mechanical Engineer Branch of the Engineer Career
- Space Ranger Branch of the Astronaut Career
- Scientist Career
12. Psychology
Your Sim canget a distinguished degree in Psychology from the Foxbury Institute.
Skills required to get accepted into the Psychology distinguished degree program:
- Acting
- Charisma
- Parenting
- Mischief
- Logic
Career paths with a degree inPsychology:
- Professor Branch of the Education Career
- Diamond Agent Branch of the Secret Agent Career
- Covert Ops Branch of the Military Career
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13. Villainy
If your Sim does not have the tinniest of problems when it comes to following not-so-moral career paths, then they can get a distinguished degree in Villainy at the Foxbury Institute.
Skills required to get accepted into the Villainy distinguished degree program:
- Vampire Lore
- Mischief
- Logic
- Fitness
Career paths with the Villainy degree:
- Interstellar Smuggler Branch of the Astronaut Career
- Villain Branch of the Secret Agent Career
- Criminal Boss Branch of the Criminal Career
Just make sure they don’t get arrested.
What cheats can I use to get a distinguished degree in The Sims 4?
If you don’t want to invest too much time and error into getting a distinguished degree in The Sims 4, you can use the cheats listed below.
Art History Degree Cheats
- Distinguished Degree traits.equip_trait trait_University_ArtHistoryDegreeBS
- Distinguished Degree with Honours traits.equip_trait trait_University_ArtHistoryDegreeBSHonors
Biology Degree Cheats
- Distinguished Degree traits.equip_trait trait_University_BiologyDegreeBS
- Distinguished Degree with Honours traits.equip_trait trait_University_BiologyDegreeBSHonors
Communications Degree Cheats
- Distinguished Degree traits.equip_trait trait_University_CommunicationsDegreeBS
- Distinguished Degree with Honours traits.equip_trait trait_University_CommunicationsDegreeBSHonors
Computer Science Degree Cheats
- Distinguished Degree traits.equip_trait trait_University_ComputerScienceDegreeBS
- Distinguished Degree with Honours traits.equip_trait trait_University_ComputerScienceDegreeBSHonors
Culinary Arts Degree Cheats
- Distinguished Degree traits.equip_trait trait_University_CulinaryArtsDegreeBS
- Distinguished Degree with Honours traits.equip_trait trait_University_CulinaryArtsDegreeBSHonors
Drama Degree Cheats
- Distinguished Degree traits.equip_trait trait_University_DramaDegreeBS
- Distinguished Degree with Honours traits.equip_trait trait_University_DramaDegreeBSHonors
Economics Degree Cheats
- Distinguished Degree traits.equip_trait trait_University_EconomicsDegreeBS
- Distinguished Degree with Honours traits.equip_trait trait_University_EconomicsDegreeBSHonors
Fine Arts Degree Cheats
- Distinguished Degree traits.equip_trait trait_University_FineArtDegreeBS
- Distinguished Degree with Honours traits.equip_trait trait_University_FineArtDegreeBSHonors
History Degree Cheats
- Distinguished Degree traits.equip_trait trait_University_HistoryDegreeBS
- Distinguished Degree with Honours traits.equip_trait trait_University_HistoryDegreeBSHonors
Language and Literature Degree Cheats
- Distinguished Degree traits.equip_trait trait_University_LanguageAndLiteratureDegreeBS
- Distinguished Degree with Honours traits.equip_trait trait_University_LanguageAndLiteratureDegreeBSHonors
Physics Degree Cheats
- Distinguished Degree traits.equip_trait trait_University_PhysicsDegreeBS
- Distinguished Degree with Honours traits.equip_trait trait_University_PhysicsDegreeBSHonors
Psychology Degree Cheats
- Distinguished Degree traits.equip_trait trait_University_PsychologyDegreeBS
- Distinguished Degree with Honours traits.equip_trait trait_University_PsychologyDegreeBSHonors
Villainy Degree Cheats
- Distinguished Degree traits.equip_trait trait_University_VillainyDegreeBS
- Distinguished Degree with Honours traits.equip_trait trait_University_VillainyDegreeBSHonors
Selecting the right University degree and subsequent career path for you Sim is a major decision.
Take your time to thoroughly think about your Sim’s aspirations and life goals and enroll them in the right university degree for their needs.
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This guide was updated in March 2023 to include additional information.
As a seasoned enthusiast in The Sims series with an in-depth understanding of the game mechanics and intricacies, it's clear that The Sims 4: Discover University expansion brings a new layer of complexity to Sim life. The introduction of 13 degrees, categorized into Distinguished Degrees and Regular Degrees, adds depth to the gameplay, offering unique advantages and challenges for players to navigate.
Distinguished Degrees stand out for the additional benefits they provide, such as better pay, more vacation days, and other exclusive bonuses. Achieving a distinguished degree requires careful planning and skill development during your Sim's high school years. The process involves excelling academically, honing specific skills related to the chosen degree, and meeting the individual skill requirements of each Distinguished Degree program.
The key to success lies in understanding the skill requirements for each Distinguished Degree. For instance, a Sim aiming for a Distinguished Degree in Drama must focus on developing Fitness, Charisma, Comedy, and Acting skills. Each degree has its unique skill set, and excelling in these skills increases the chances of acceptance into the Distinguished Degree program.
Additionally, achieving an A grade in high school significantly improves the likelihood of acceptance into a Distinguished Degree program, doubling the chances. Sims lacking the required skills for their chosen degree will receive a rejection letter without specific details, leading to the Undistinguished moodlet.
For players looking to expedite the process and secure a Distinguished Degree, sending their Sim to class alone, maintaining straight-A grades, and leveraging cheats can be helpful. The cheats provided in the article allow players to equip their Sim with Distinguished Degree traits, providing an alternative for those who want to streamline the gameplay experience.
Now, let's delve into the details of the 13 degrees mentioned in the article:
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Art History
- University: Britechester
- Skills: Archaeology, Photography, Charisma, Writing, Painting
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Biology
- University: Foxbury Institute
- Skills: Fitness, Gardening, Wellness, Logic
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Communications
- University: Britechester
- Skills: Parenting, Charisma, Writing, Logic, Research & Debate
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Computer Science
- University: Foxbury Institute
- Skills: Rocket Science, Programming, Robotics, Mischief
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Culinary Arts
- University: Britechester
- Skills: Cooking, Gourmet Cooking, Baking
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Drama
- University: Britechester
- Skills: Fitness, Charisma, Comedy, Acting
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Economics
- University: Foxbury Institute
- Skills: Charisma, Logic, Research & Debate
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Fine Art
- University: Britechester
- Skills: Painting, Violin, Photography, Piano, Pipe Organ
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History
- University: Britechester
- Skills: Charisma, Logic, Archaeology, Selvadoradian Culture, Research & Debate
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Language and Literature
- University: Britechester
- Skills: Vampire Lore, Writing, Charisma, Research & Debate
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Physics
- University: Foxbury Institute
- Skills: Logic, Handiness, Robotics, Rocket Science
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Psychology
- University: Foxbury Institute
- Skills: Acting, Charisma, Parenting, Mischief, Logic
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Villainy
- University: Foxbury Institute
- Skills: Vampire Lore, Mischief, Logic, Fitness
Each degree opens up diverse career paths, and achieving a Distinguished Degree can catapult Sims directly into higher career levels. Players are encouraged to carefully consider their Sim's skills and aspirations when choosing a degree to ensure a fulfilling and successful virtual university experience.
