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Postgraduate

Study after a first degree, such as a master's degree or PhD. US: graduate study.

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All four UK nations (details may differ), International
Topic
Higher education

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Graduate school United States
In the US, study after a bachelor's degree, such as a master's or doctoral programme. UK: postgraduate study.
Master's degree All four UK nations (details may differ) United States International
A postgraduate degree at RQF level 7 (SCQF 11), such as an MA, MSc or MEd, usually one year full-time in the UK.

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