What is called a special academic subject that is pursued by postgraduates after bachelor degree?

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In many countries, academics pursue a special field, typically a branch of their bachelor subject, as MS students. For example someone who has studied computer engineering in bachelor degree, might choose to study one of its branches like computer hardware architecture, computer software, IT, artificial intelligence, etc. for MS degree. What do you call this special field of study sought usually in post-graduate stage? Is is subject, field, discipline, specialty, or something else? Persians call it Gerayesh (=گرایش), literally meaning attraction, interest. But I am not knowledgeable of any English equivalent for this usage.

Specialty or speciality are possibilities – Henry Dec 11 '20 at 12:11 — Henry, Dec 11 '20 at 12:11

score 2 · Answer 1 · answered Apr 27 '16 at 15:29

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I believe the phrase you're looking for is specialization. The verb is specialize.

answered Apr 27 '16 at 15:29

Rayner

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You could also use the word focus. – Rayner Apr 27 '16 at 15:36

score 2 · Answer 2 · answered Apr 27 '16 at 15:31

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I would call this a specialization or specialty.

answered Apr 27 '16 at 15:31

Michael Lorton

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What is called a special academic subject that is pursued by postgraduates after bachelor degree?

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