Degree information captivates youngster coming up, here? (8)

I believe the answer is:

magdalen

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(Other definitions for magdalen that I've seen before include "Mary . . . . . . . ., follower of Christ" , "Infamous laundries" , "Mary - Oxford college" , "Mary ........, companion to Christ" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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