Apprenticeship glossary
Postgraduate
What does Postgraduate mean?
Study after a first degree, such as a master's. Some Level 7 apprenticeships are postgraduate level.
Related terms
- Apprentice
- Someone doing an apprenticeship: an employee who is paid to work and train towards a recognised qualification at the same time.
- Apprenticeship
- A real, paid job where you also train towards a recognised qualification. In England at least 20% of your normal working hours are spent training, and you don't pay tuition fees.
- Level
- How advanced an apprenticeship's qualification is. In England, Wales and Northern Ireland they run from Level 2 (like GCSEs) to Level 7 (like a master's degree). Scotland uses SCQF levels instead.
- Master's degree
- A postgraduate degree, one level above a bachelor's, at Level 7 (SCQF Level 11 in Scotland). Some Level 7 apprenticeships include one, but many lead to a professional qualification instead.
- Practical test
- A hands-on task to show your skills, often for engineering or trade roles. Williams' assessment centre includes a practical skills test.
- Predicted grades
- The grades your teachers expect you to get. Employers and universities may make offers based on them, which then depend on you getting those grades.
Definitions are our own plain-English summaries. Where we give figures, they come from the official sources listed on the linked guide or profile. Rules can change, so check the official source before you make decisions.