Postgraduate education refers to academic or professional degrees, certificates, diplomas, or other qualifications pursued by post-secondary students who have earned an undergraduate degree. The organization and structure of postgraduate education varies in different countries, as well as in different institutions within countries. While the term "graduate school" or "grad school" is typically used in North America, "postgraduate" is often used in countries such as Australia, Bangladesh, India, Ireland, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, and the United Kingdom.
Postgraduate degrees encompass a range of qualifications, including masters degrees, Postgraduate Diplomas and Certificates, and PhDs. One thing that all postgraduate degrees have in common is that they allow you to continue your studies in a specialized subject, and mostly require an undergraduate degree in order to be considered for entry. Pursuing a postgraduate degree can help you gain specialized knowledge, demonstrate your dedication to your field, and even boost your career.
In some cases, the term "postgraduate" may also refer to a post-graduate year, which is an academically-minded gap year spent at a private or independent school, post-high school graduation, in order to strengthen candidacy for admission and potential for success in college.
