Editing Education in Eiria (section)

==Post-Secondary Education==

After receiving a Sertifikācōn Basēk, students may choose to continue with their studies at an accredited University institution. Eirian tertiary education institutions may have one of three designations: Independent Universities, Select Universities, and Technical Universities, each with their own educational specifications. 

There are a number of degrees that university students may attain in Eiria. The first is the Diplōm, which is a two year degree that is equivalent to an Associate’s degree from other nations. While this degree can contain a variety of curriculum, it is most commonly used for technical education or to fulfill the general curriculum of four-year universities.

The primary university degree in Eira is the Baklōrēta, a four-year degree that is the basic requirement for many entry-level white collar jobs. Many universities require a couple semesters of general, lower division classes before proceeding onto specialized courses. Enrolling in a Baklōrēta program does not require a Diplōm, however many such programs have an optional track to grant students a Diplōm halfway through their studies.

Once students have received their Baklōrēta, they may proceed to graduate education. The first step is to attain a Meistrēta degree, which can take anywhere between one and three years. Applicants don't technically have to have a Baklōrēta in the subject that they intend to pursue graduate studies for, however, if a student wishes to change fields entirely, they must take a variety of exams and/or context courses to ensure that they have the knowledge that they need. In order to complete a Meistrēta degree, a significant, transformative research project is required.

The capstone of Eirian education is the Dōktōrēta degree, which is meant to certify those with the most knowledge in every field. This degree can take from three to five years on its own, and a Meistrēta degree is required to apply. Dōktōrēta degree programs prioritize research and academic writing, with a substantial and original thesis being a requirement to graduate.

Finally, throughout their undergraduate and graduate education, students may choose to earn Learning Certificates, or ApSerts. These certificates usually consist of one to two semesters of courses, and are the Eirian equivalent to both undergraduate minors, technical certifications, and graduate certificates. In some cases, ApSerts may be pooled together in order to form a full degree [This is most common in the trades (with Diplōms) and in the education field (with Meistrēta degrees).

===Degree Classification===

Eirian degree abbreviations follow a largely comprehensive system made up of three parts: The degree level, the degree “group,” and the clarifying letter. For example, a Dōktōrēta in Music Composition would be written out D4-M, whereas a Diplōm in a practical trade would be written out Di2-D. The first one (or two) letter change based on the degree, while the latter two change depending on the studied subject. 

There are four main degree groupings and numerous clarifying letters, as seen below:

''Krupa Un (G1): Biological, Physical, Medical, and Ecological Sciences''
{{bulleted list
|K1-B: Biology, Ecology, Zoology|K1-F: Physics, Chem, Geology|K1-M: Medical, Health Sciences, PT}}

''Krupa Duv (G2): Engineering, Technology, and Practical Trades''
{{bulleted list
|K2-D: Trades (Construction, early electrical work, plumbing, machining, etc)|K2-I: Engineering|K2-T: Tech (Computer Science/IT)}}

''Krupa Tren (G3): Mathematics and the Social Sciences''
{{bulleted list
|K3-C: Psychology, Sociology, Counseling, Social Work|K3-E: Business, Economics|K3-I: Education (Nonspecific, usually for Elementary Ed or Graduate Degrees)|K3-K: Cultural Studies, Linguistics, Foreign Languages|K3-L: Law|K3-M: Mathematics, Statistics|K3-P: Political Science, International Relations, Public Policy|K3-V: History, Anthropology, Archaeology
}}

''Krupa Čati (G4): Communications, Humanities, and the Arts''
{{bulleted list
|K4-A: Art, Art History, Architecture, Graphic Design|K4-L: Communications, Literature, Classics, Journalism, Eirian Studies|K4-M: Music|K4-R: Religion|K4-T: Theater/Other Performing Arts}}