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The Sims 4 University: How to get a Distinguished Degree

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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 the Foxbury Institute in order to pursue 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:

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 the Foxbury Institute in order to earn a distinguished 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 a distinguished 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:

6. Drama

The University of Britechester is the only one offering a distinguished 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 can get 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 in Psychology:

  • 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.

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