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Postgraduate education (or graduate education) involves studying for degrees or other qualifications for which a first or Bachelor's degree is required, and is normally considered to be part of tertiary or higher education. In North America this level is generally referred to as Graduate school.
The organisation and structure of postgraduate education is very different in different countries, and also in different institutions within countries. This article sets out the basic types of course and of teaching and examination methods, with some explanation of their history. More detailed treatments of the different types of degree can be found at the relevant specific articles: Master's degree and Doctorate.
Types of postgraduate qualification
There are four main types of qualification studied for at the postgraduate level: academic and vocational degrees, and academic and vocational certificates and diplomas. More on [ Postgraduate education ]
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Wish me Luck.I just want to finally be able to say I can graduate as an Education Major when it comes time.I have been working hard for this
iamatweeterby (Tiffany Lefevre) Mon, 14 Dec 2009 06:09:37 -0000
Wish me Luck.I just want to finally be able to say I can graduate as an Education Major when it comes time.I have been working hard for this
What a wonderful idea - Harvard Graduate School of Education is offering a new PHd degree tuition free ed leadership http://bit.ly/4MpWgn
rlyseng (Randy Lyseng) Mon, 14 Dec 2009 05:51:34 -0000
What a wonderful idea - Harvard Graduate School of Education is offering a new PHd degree tuition free ed leadership http://bit.ly/4MpWgn
And by time off...I mean indefinitely...we'll see what happens...she wants to ACTUALLY graduate...but general education is a waste of time
BrittHalaas (Britt Halaas) Mon, 14 Dec 2009 03:36:19 -0000
And by time off...I mean indefinitely...we'll see what happens...she wants to ACTUALLY graduate...but general education is a waste of time
@radioprogramme Class tonight is a survey course required for your general education. Graduate studies in this topic will be offered.
adamfblahblah (Adam Fletcher) Mon, 14 Dec 2009 01:28:17 -0000
@radioprogramme Class tonight is a survey course required for your general education. Graduate studies in this topic will be offered.
I'm going to ask Ricky Gervais to fund my graduate education. He said he didn't need the money on 60 Minutes.
ColleenNicole (Colleen Verbus) Mon, 14 Dec 2009 01:18:39 -0000
I'm going to ask Ricky Gervais to fund my graduate education. He said he didn't need the money on 60 Minutes.
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All About Grad School - Geographical listing of business, law, medical engineering graduate schools.
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American Graduate Education - Contains resources for students worldwide who wish to pursue graduate education in the USA. Information on the U.S. educational system, profiles of graduate schools, tips on applying for visas, information about different kinds of graduate programs.
Association for Support of Graduate Students (ASGS) - A service organization for dissertation-writing graduate students.
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Beyond Academe - Intended to help PhDs make the transition out of academia. Beyond Academe is intended specifically for historians but can be used by PhDs in the humanities as well as the sciences.
Biology Graduate School Search - This page contains a search tool designed to assist students in finding the rightgraduate biology program for them.
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Career Center - Graduate Students and Ph.D.'s - This site by the University of California, Berkeley helps Ph.D.'s in their career search. It contains numerous articles and resources that would be helpful for any undergrad or graduate student beginning their job hunt.
Dissertation/Thesis Guide - This is a highly informative site with a lot of details about every stage of the dissertation process, written by a professor.
Doctoral Student Perceptions of Learning to be Reflective Practitioners - Article from Academic Exchange Quarterly which looks at how doctoral students learn how to become members of their professions.
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GradView - Graduate education resource for students planning to attend graduate school, with articles and information on financial aid, tests and test preparation, choosing a school, careers and career options, virtual tours of graduate schools, and an online discussion area for students.
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New Professors’ Reflections on the Dissertation Process - Article from Academic Exchange Quarterly which presents the views of a new faculty member on the dissertation writing process.
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PhinisheD - Online discussion and support group for people who can't seem to finish their dissertations or theses.
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Six Impossible Things Before Breakfast - Research and personal journal of a graduate student in the social sciences pursuing a PhD; Focus on resources for conducting dissertation work and other aspects of succeeding in graduate school.
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