An Associate degree is an undergraduate degree lasting 2-3 years. Students can obtain associate degree usually at community colleges, technical colleges and vocational schools. It is popular among those who don’t pass the entry requirements to leading universities and prefer to earn their first 60 credits. Completing the program one can start working in the chosen field or continue studying at the university in order to get BA degree. As a rule credits earned on the program can be transferred to a bachelor’s degree via articulation agreements or recognition of previous learning. It depends on the chosen course and the university, also the local laws.
Minimum entry requirements:
Completed secondary education
Age 16+