master’s degree
noun/ˈmɑːstəz dɪɡriː/
/ˈmæstərz dɪɡriː/
(also master’s)
- a further university degree that you study for after a first degreeCultureA master's degree usually requires one year of study and is between a bachelor's degree and a doctorate. Master's degrees include Master of Arts, Master of Science and Master of Business Administration.
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