Master's Degree
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A postgraduate degree requiring 1-2 years beyond a bachelor's, offering advanced study in a specific field. Includes MA, MS, MEng, and specialized master's programs.
A master's degree represents the first level of postgraduate study, typically requiring 1-2 years of advanced coursework and often a thesis or capstone project. Common types include Master of Arts (MA), Master of Science (MS/MSc), Master of Engineering (MEng), and professional master's like MBA and MPA. In the Bologna Process framework, a master's degree equals 90-120 ECTS credits. Some fields like engineering and architecture offer integrated master's programs that combine bachelor's and master's studies into a single 5-year degree.
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