Gibraltar is an excellent place to pursue higher education, as it follows the English model of schooling. Though there were once few institutions of higher learning within the country, recent government regulations have led to the creation of these institutions.

A master's degree is an academic degree granted to individuals who have undergone study demonstrating a mastery or high-order overview of a specific field of study or area of professional practice.

Part-time learning allows one to obtain a degree or qualification even if one cannot attend school on a full-time basis. One can learn at one's own pace, gradually accumulating credits that count towards a final qualification.