Star managing to get degree (4)
I believe the answer is:
arts
'degree' is the definition.
(I have seen 'A degree' mean 'arts' so perhaps 'degree' could also mean 'arts')
'star managing to' is the wordplay.
'star' anagrams to 'ARTS'.
But, I'm unsure how this is indicated.
'get' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for arts that I've seen before include "A degree" , "Star over aesthetic endeavours" , "they may be performing" , "Poetry, music, painting etc." , "Aesthetic pursuits for rats" .)