postgraduate

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He spent two further years at the university in postgraduate study of philosophy before entering the real world.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 28, 2026

That process can start during students’ freshman and sophomore years: A postgraduate position may necessitate a junior-year internship, and a junior-year internship may require a sophomore-year application.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 15, 2025

When the 45-year-old isn't working with the National Health Service supporting people with diabetes, or studying for his postgraduate degree, you'll likely find him lifting weights at his local gym in Coventry.

From BBC • Oct. 10, 2025

The big shift in Tuesday's announcement is to pull funding from the highest level apprenticeships, equivalent to a postgraduate or masters degree.

From BBC • May 26, 2025

Please forward us your resume, including previous research experience, graduate and postgraduate transcripts, and two letters of recommendation.

From "Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close" by Jonathan Safran Foer