Which German phrase means 'to take a further degree'?

• A. einen Hochschulabschluss erwerben
• B. promovieren
• C. einen weiteren, höheren akad. Grad erwerben
• D. erhalten

Answer: (C)

This is about choosing a German phrase that specifically means pursuing and obtaining an additional, higher academic credential. The best fit is the option that literally says to acquire a further, higher academic degree. The carryover of meaning is clear: “einen weiteren” signals another degree beyond what you already have, “höheren” indicates a higher level, “akad. Grad” names it as an academic degree, and “erwerben” means to obtain or acquire.

The other phrases are less precise for this idea. Saying you “obtain a university degree in general” doesn’t specify that it’s an additional or higher one. To “promovieren” means to pursue or complete a PhD, which is a specific path, not just any further degree. And simply “erhalten” is too vague and does not indicate a degree at all.