Ladies and gentlemen, have you ever learned about the duration of graduate school? Some schools have a three-year postgraduate program, while some schools have a two-year program, which is based on the information officially released by the school~
Students, a proper understanding of the academic system will help to better plan the study progress and career development, and the postgraduate education of different academic systems will be different in terms of curriculum and practical links, so we must pay more attention
Of course, paying attention to the academic system is also a responsible attitude towards the future study career, and understanding the academic system can help you better adapt to graduate school life and avoid all kinds of unnecessary troubles caused by not knowing the academic system.
Therefore, I would like to introduce to you the question of the graduate study system
Duration of postgraduate studies
The duration of postgraduate studies will vary depending on the type of degree, institution and major.
Generally speaking, the duration of full-time graduate students is usually 2~3 years. Among them, the duration of academic master's degree students is mostly 3 years, while the duration of professional master's degree students may be 2 or 3 years.
However, there are also some colleges and majors that have adjusted the duration of study to 3 years, such as the master's degree in education of Hebei Normal University, the discipline teaching (ideological and political) major of Hangzhou Normal University, and the master's degree in electronic information.
The duration of part-time graduate students is generally 2~3 years, but some institutions allow students to apply for extension, and the maximum time can reach 5 years.
In addition, there are differences in the length of postgraduate studies in different countries. For example, the duration of postgraduate studies in the United Kingdom is usually 1 year, while in countries such as the United States and Canada, the duration of postgraduate studies is mostly 2 years.
However, please note that this information may change with the adjustment of institutions and majors, so it is recommended to carefully read the enrollment guidelines and academic system regulations of relevant institutions before applying.
The following is a small series of two-year colleges, students in need can learn about it
Colleges and universities that extend the degree to three years
Recently, many colleges and universities have announced that the master's degree system has been changed for three years, and many friends don't know it, so the editor will introduce you to some colleges and universities that have extended the master's degree to three years
Shaanxi University of Technology
According to the "2024 Master's Enrollment Guide of Shaanxi University of Technology" released by Shaanxi University of Science and Technology on July 10, the duration of all disciplines and majors (full-time and part-time) of the school is 3 years.
*Source: Graduate School of Shaanxi University of Technology
Hangzhou Normal University
On June 27, Hangzhou Normal University issued a notice pointing out that the duration of the master's degree in electronic information in the School of Information Science and Technology was adjusted to 3 years.
*Source: Graduate School of Hangzhou Normal University
Southeastern University
Southeast University stated in the "2023 Master's Enrollment Regulations" that the duration of all majors for master's students in the school is 3 years.
*Source: Graduate School of Southeast University
Hainan Normal University
From 2023, the duration of Hainan Normal University's master's degree in education and physical education will be adjusted from 2 years to 3 years.
*Source: Hainan Normal University Graduate Admissions Information Network
Northwest Normal University
Northwest Normal University released the 2024 master's enrollment guide, which mentions that "the duration of all majors is 3 years (except for base classes and undergraduate and master's integrated promotion and exemption students)".
*Source: Northwest Normal University Graduate Admissions Information Network
It is not difficult for us to see that it has become a trend to extend the duration of professional and master's degrees, and the number of three-year professional and master's programs in some schools is also increasing year by year.
For example, when Sichuan University of Foreign Chinese enrolls graduate students in 2019, the duration of professional and master's programs is 2 years, and by 2023, all of its professional and master's programs will be adjusted to 3 years;
In the full-time master's degree of Nanjing University, there are only five majors left with a current 2-year academic system, and the rest of the academic system is 3 years;
In addition, professional degree graduate students such as Dalian University of Technology, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Southeast University and other universities have also implemented a three-year study system.
Why did the school extend the school period?
Some schools extend the duration of the post-secondary and master's degree to three years, mainly due to the following considerations↓↓↓
01 Determined by professional characteristics
The training mode of professional master's degree needs to take into account both theoretical learning and practice, and the lack of theoretical knowledge or the lack of practical ability training will lead to the problem of disconnection between training goals and positioning.
02Ensure the quality of learning
The same major of the master's degree and the master's degree are basically similar in terms of curriculum, graduation project and other processes, which also means that the master's students need to complete heavier tasks in a shorter time. Not only does the time pressure increase, but it also limits the performance of the coursework.
03Alleviate the pressure of applying for the exam all year round
In the past, "a large number of students, easy to take the test, a short study period, and strong practice" were not only the advantages of professional masters, but also the favored places for students. This has also led to the number of applicants exceeding that of master's students for many years in a row.
04Meet the society's demand for high-level talents
As one of the important ways to cultivate high-level talents, the extension of the academic system can better meet the needs of the society for talents and provide more high-quality talents with innovative spirit and practical ability for all walks of life.
It should be noted that the extension of the school period is not a measure that all schools will take, and its specific situation will be comprehensively considered according to the actual situation and needs of the school.
Xiaobian would like to tell you: the issue of graduate school is indeed a link that everyone needs to pay special attention to in the process of preparing for the exam. The length of the school period is not only related to our study plan and arrangement, but also closely related to our future career planning and development.
We should also understand that the length of the academic system is not the only criterion for measuring the quality of graduate education, but also the curriculum, faculty, and scientific research strength.
No matter which type of education we choose, as long as we maintain a positive attitude and firm belief, and continue to work hard and forge ahead, I believe that we will eventually be able to successfully go ashore and realize our dreams of going to graduate school.
Let's work together for a better future!