das Vertiefungsstudium
Translation
advanced studies, in-depth studies, specialised studies, postgraduate studies
Examples
Er macht ein Vertiefungsstudium in Jura.
He is doing advanced studies in law.
Das Vertiefungsstudium baut auf dem Bachelor auf.
The specialised course of study builds on the bachelor's degree.
Grammar Patterns
((to do)) ((a specialised course of study)) ((in+3)) to do advanced studies in (a subject) He is doing a specialised course of study in law.
Similar Words
die Spezialisierung (specialisation), das Masterstudium (master's degree course)
Etymology
Composed of 'Vertiefung' (deepening) and 'Studium' (study). It literally means 'deepening study'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'diving deep' (tief) into a subject for your 'study' (Studium).