master's degree

American  

noun

1. a degree awarded by a graduate school or department, usually to a person who has completed at least one year of graduate study.

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• master's degree vs. bachelor's degree

Example Sentences

He holds a degree in photography from Drexel University and a master's degree in journalism from Temple University.

From The Wall Street Journal

Moving to London from her native California for a master's degree, Deryn Harris was another who handed over a deposit for a room in Priestley's flat.

From BBC

She graduated with a master's degree in French and Spanish last year.

From BBC

“I wanted a group that centered her experience, brilliance and power as a young girl of color,” said Rivera-Amador, who has a master’s degree in ethnic studies from UC San Francisco.

From Los Angeles Times

After leaving Cambridge, Brittin studied for a master's degree at the London Business School, then became commercial director and director of strategy and digital at Trinity Mirror.

From BBC