Advanced degree

An Advanced degree is a postgraduate degree that is pursued after the completion of an undergraduate degree. It includes degrees such as a Master's degree, a Doctorate degree, or a Professional degree.

Pronunciation

/ədˈvɑːnst diːˈɡriː/

Etymology

The term "Advanced degree" originates from the Latin word "de" and "gradus", which means "step". The term "advanced" is used to denote a higher level of education or a step above the undergraduate degree.

Types of Advanced Degrees

Master's degree: A Master's degree is a postgraduate academic degree awarded by universities or colleges upon completion of a course of study demonstrating mastery or a high-order overview of a specific field of study or area of professional practice.

Doctorate degree: A Doctorate degree is the highest academic degree awarded by universities in most countries. Doctorates are awarded for programs across the whole breadth of academic fields.

Professional degree: A Professional degree, formerly known in the US as a first professional degree, is a degree that prepares someone to work in a particular profession.

Related Terms

Postgraduate education: Postgraduate education involves learning and studying for academic or professional degrees, academic or professional certificates, academic or professional diplomas, or other qualifications for which a first or bachelor's degree generally is required, and it is normally considered to be part of higher education.

Undergraduate degree: An undergraduate degree is a colloquial term for an academic degree earned by a person who has completed undergraduate courses.

Academic degree: An academic degree is a qualification awarded to students upon successful completion of a course of study in higher education, usually at a college or university.