Postgraduate education is the fourth-stage educational level, and follows the completion of an undergraduate degree at a college or university. Graduate school is an example of quaternary education. Masters-level degrees are considered as part of post graduate education. Also postdoctoral positions are considered as being postgraduate studies.

PhD / MPhil - Characteristics

• Research on chosen topic
• Advanced knowledge in the chosen subject
• MPhil after the first year
• PhD - only after initial assessment is satisfactory
• Courses
• Theses as examination
• Teaching option