studying a masters vs studying for a masters

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Studying a masters' is commonly used in British English, while 'studying for a masters' is more common in American English. The choice between the two depends on the regional variation of English being used.

Last updated: March 31, 2024

studying a masters

This phrase is correct in British English.

This phrase is commonly used in British English to refer to the act of pursuing a master's degree.

Examples:

She is currently studying a masters in Economics.
He completed studying a masters in Computer Science last year.

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Support for Portuguese students studying for a master's degree
The Honourable Member refers to the circumstances of Portuguese students studying for a Master's degree organised by several European universities, including a university in Portugal.
A report by French Liberal Marielle de Sarnez seeks more participation and simpler visa procedures for the new Erasmus Mundus programme, which promotes exchanges between students studying for a masters degree inside and outside the EU.
Clayton Caswell, studying for his master's in computer engineering, tutored Lori Sanchez.
I love what I do in this group so much that I want to dedicate my life to it, so I'm studying for my master's.
By the time I was 17, I was there, studying with the masters.
I'm studying with a master.
I'm studying with a master.
I'm studying for a Master.
I was contacted by a third country student (from Palestine) who has been studying at a university in Northern Cyprus and was interested in applying for a Master's programme in the EU.
After studying science and obtaining a civil engineering degree from Ecole des Mines, I studied economics, obtaining a master's degree in economics from Université de Paris and the diploma from the Institut d'Etudes Politiques de Paris.
We should make good use of dictionaries when studying a foreign language.
I was just studying a cranial fissure on a corporate attorney last week.
Don't bother me, I'm studying a difficult thing.
The research team is studying a prototype microchip.
For 15 years now, the Centre for Molecular Immunology in Havana has been studying a vaccine against lung cancer.
I've always enjoyed studying a new tongue, Professor.
A media report that the WHO is studying a 'probable' first case of human transmission of avian flu in Thailand.
I expect studying a wolf will provide answers as to what may have caused the pack...
Chief Jin is a master calligrapher...

Alternatives:

studying for a master's
pursuing a master's degree
doing a master's

studying for a masters

This phrase is correct in American English.

This phrase is more commonly used in American English to indicate the process of preparing for a master's degree.

Examples:

She is studying for a master's in Psychology.
He is working hard at studying for a master's degree.

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A report by French Liberal Marielle de Sarnez seeks more participation and simpler visa procedures for the new Erasmus Mundus programme, which promotes exchanges between students studying for a masters degree inside and outside the EU.
Support for Portuguese students studying for a master's degree
The Honourable Member refers to the circumstances of Portuguese students studying for a Master's degree organised by several European universities, including a university in Portugal.
Clayton Caswell, studying for his master's in computer engineering, tutored Lori Sanchez.
I love what I do in this group so much that I want to dedicate my life to it, so I'm studying for my master's.
I'm studying for a Master.
By the time I was 17, I was there, studying with the masters.
I was contacted by a third country student (from Palestine) who has been studying at a university in Northern Cyprus and was interested in applying for a Master's programme in the EU.
Someone's studying for AP English.
After studying science and obtaining a civil engineering degree from Ecole des Mines, I studied economics, obtaining a master's degree in economics from Université de Paris and the diploma from the Institut d'Etudes Politiques de Paris.
I spent the summer studying for my entrance exam.
You just concentrate on studying for your test.
He's studying for it now.
But they've been studying for 2 or 3 years.
I am studying for my exam.
I was studying for my econ midterm.
That's what you were studying for.
I told Matilde I was studying for the examination.
I spent every waking moment my freshman year studying for that woman.
I wasn't studying for the exam.

Alternatives:

studying a master's
pursuing a master's degree
doing a master's

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