what's the difference between post-graduate degree and master's degree in the UK?

Question

I'm currently doing a post-graduate degree and wondering whether it might be considered as Master's degree in the UK. thanks

Answer 1

I think that would depend on where in the world you are, and what precise qualification you already have and are currently studying for. This is because 'a degree' isn't exactly equivalent all around the world - in the same way as school leavers' qualifications aren't. Each country has its own system.

In the UK, a Master's degree is a post-graduate degree involving research. There are other post-graduate qualifications - for example, a post-graduate diploma (which is usually pretty much the taught element of a Master's degree, e.g. a Master's minus the thesis/dissertation).

I know when I worked in University admissions we had a book listing international equivalents, but sadly off the top of my head I can't remember all of them! Sorry!

Hope this helps - and good luck with your studies.