KnowraDoctorateLinked fromLinked fromThe 5 pages that link to Doctorate, each with the reason it gives.All 5Broader topic 3Narrower topic 1Compared with 1Academic degreeBroader topic: It marks advanced scholarship, often through an original research contribution.Master's degreeBroader topic: It is the common next academic level for master's graduates pursuing advanced study.Postgraduate educationBroader topic: Doctoral study is the principal postgraduate route for producing independent research.