Simplify the following text for a Grade 10 native English-speaking person.
Original: At a University of Applied Sciences ( Fachhochschule ) , the diploma degree is called a Diplom ( FH ) and normally takes four years to study and gain work experience .
Simplified: At a university of applied sciences ( Fachhochschule ) , the diploma degree is called a Diplom ( FH ) and takes mostly four years ( 240 ECTS Credits ) .