# Sims 4 Research & Debate Skill Cheat

Source: https://sims4skillcheats.com/research-debate-skill-cheat

Last updated: 2026-11-10

The Sims 4 Research & Debate skill cheat is `stats.set_skill_level major_researchdebate 10`. Select the Sim, open the cheat console with `Ctrl`+`Shift`+`C` (all four shoulder buttons on PlayStation and Xbox), type `testingcheats true`, then enter the line. Research & Debate goes up to level 10. It needs Discover University.

## Research & Debate cheat for every level

Change the last number to pick the level. Research & Debate has 10 levels.

| Level | Cheat |
| --- | --- |
| 1 | `stats.set_skill_level major_researchdebate 1` |
| 2 | `stats.set_skill_level major_researchdebate 2` |
| 3 | `stats.set_skill_level major_researchdebate 3` |
| 4 | `stats.set_skill_level major_researchdebate 4` |
| 5 | `stats.set_skill_level major_researchdebate 5` |
| 6 | `stats.set_skill_level major_researchdebate 6` |
| 7 | `stats.set_skill_level major_researchdebate 7` |
| 8 | `stats.set_skill_level major_researchdebate 8` |
| 9 | `stats.set_skill_level major_researchdebate 9` |
| 10 (max) | `stats.set_skill_level major_researchdebate 10` |

## How to max Research & Debate step by step

- Load your save, go to Live mode and click the Sim you want to change.
- Open the console: `Ctrl`+`Shift`+`C` on PC and Mac, `L1`+`L2`+`R1`+`R2` on PlayStation, `LB`+`LT`+`RB`+`RT` on Xbox.
- Type `testingcheats true` and press Enter.
- Type `stats.set_skill_level major_researchdebate 10` and press Enter.
- The Research & Debate bar jumps to level 10. Close the console with `Esc`.

It needs **Discover University** installed. Without the pack the cheat does nothing.

## Research & Debate cheat not working?

- **Nothing happens:** type `testingcheats true` first. Type it again if you loaded a save or traveled.
- **Wrong Sim leveled up:** the cheat changes the selected Sim. Click the right portrait and repeat.
- **Spelling:** the skill code is `major_researchdebate`, with no spaces. Codes are not case sensitive.
- **Pack missing:** Discover University must be installed and enabled.
- **Console won't open:** another app may be using the shortcut. See the fixes on the [main skill cheats page](/).

Other Discover University skills:

- [Robotics](/robotics-skill-cheat): `stats.set_skill_level major_robotics 10`

## FAQ

### What is the max Research & Debate level in The Sims 4?

Research & Debate goes up to level 10. The cheat for the top level is `stats.set_skill_level major_researchdebate 10`.

### Do I need a pack for the Research & Debate skill cheat?

Yes. Research & Debate comes with Discover University.

### Does the Research & Debate cheat work on PS5, PS4 and Xbox?

Yes. Hold all four shoulder buttons to open the console, type `testingcheats true`, then `stats.set_skill_level major_researchdebate 10`. On consoles, cheats that need testingcheats turn off Achievements and Trophies for that save.