Master's degree
A master's degree [fn 1] (from Latin magister ) is an academic degree awarded by universities or colleges upon completion of a course of study demonstrating mastery or a high-order overview of a specific field of study or area of professional practice. [1] A master's degree normally requires previous study at the bachelor's level, either as a separate degree or as part of an integrated course. Within the area studied, master's graduates are expected to possess advanced knowledge of a specialized body of theoretical and applied topics; high order skills in analysis, critical evaluation, or professional application; and the ability to solve complex problems and think rigorously and independently. Contents 1 Historical development 1.1 Medieval era to 18th century 1.2 Nineteenth century 1.3 Twentieth century 1.4 Twenty-first century 2 Titles 2.1 Types 3 Structure 3.1 Duration 3.2 Admission 4 Comparable European degrees 5 South America 5.1 Brazil 6 Asia 6.1 ...