UNIV. OFFERINGS refers to the various educational programs and courses offered by universities. The two crossword solutions, MAS and DEGS, refer to Master of Arts (MAS) and Doctoral Degrees (DEGS). A Master of Arts is a postgraduate degree that typically requires two years of study and focuses on the humanities, social sciences, or fine arts. A Doctoral Degree is the highest academic degree awarded by a university and usually requires three to five years of study.