Postgraduate

usgb/ˌpəʊstˈɡrædʒuət/
noun

A person who is studying a subject after they have already completed a degree.

She was a postgraduate in the School of Business.
Visual representation of "postgraduate" - A person who is studying a subject after they have already completed a degree

Often appears as...

  • postgraduate student
  • postgraduate studies

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Academic

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Beyond Bachelor's

Postgraduate refers to education after a bachelor's degree, such as masters or doctorate programs.

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After completing his Bachelor's, he enrolled as a postgraduate at the university.
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Advanced Study

Postgraduate work involves more advanced, specialized study and research in a particular field.

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Her postgraduate studies focused on marine biology.
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Academic Commitment

Becoming a postgraduate often requires a significant time commitment and self-discipline.

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He's a full-time postgraduate, working on his thesis this year.
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