Meaning of the word "honours degree" in English

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honours degree

US /ˈɒnərz dɪˈɡriː/
UK /ˈɒnəz dɪˈɡriː/

Noun

a university degree with a higher academic standard than a general or ordinary degree, typically awarded in the UK and some Commonwealth countries

Example:
She graduated with a first-class honours degree in English Literature.
To pursue a master's, you usually need an honours degree.