master's degree
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She received a scholarship of academic excellence to study Journalism and Corporate Communication at Blanquerna Ramon Llull University, where she received a master's degree in International Journalism.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
"I feel like you have to because it's your day. We go through a lot to get a master's degree so you have to look your best on the day."
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
He was worried about how the termination of his TPS would affect his pursuit of a master’s degree at Wright State University.
From Salon ● Jun. 27, 2026
He returned to college, this time to study economics at New York University’s business school, earning a bachelor’s and master’s degree in economics.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 22, 2026
In time I earned a master's degree in education from Pepperdine University.
From "The Boy on the Wooden Box" by Leon Leyson
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