It can be considered the equivalent of a first year degree & qualification is considered to be higher than Pre-University. It is offered in specific function areas.
A degree which is the first level of post secondary education a student wishes to pursue. It is a term for a degree gained by a candidate who has completed undergraduate course programmes.
Doctor of Philosophy is also called a PhD in short. Once a candidate completes this degree, they are then qualified to teach any subject they want to at the university level.