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== Sixth form students ==
== Sixth form students ==
A sixth form student was an individual who studied at a [[sixth form]].
A sixth form student was an individual who were in [[sixth form]].


Although usually older than school students, sixth form students were similar in that they studied a variety of subjects. ([[TV]]: ''[[For Tonight We Might Die (TV story)|For Tonight We Might Die]]'')
Although usually older than school students, sixth form students were similar in that they studied a variety of subjects. ([[TV]]: ''[[For Tonight We Might Die (TV story)|For Tonight We Might Die]]'')
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A university student was an individual who studied at a [[university]].
A university student was an individual who studied at a [[university]].


Unlike school and college students, university students usually studied just one subject. They were often referred as a student of their chosen subject, for example both [[Liz Shaw]] ([[TV]]: ''[[Spearhead from Space (TV story)|Spearhead from Space]]'') and [[Martha Jones]] studied [[medicine]] and were therefore referred to as "medical students". ([[TV]]: ''[[Smith and Jones (TV story)|Smith and Jones]]'')
Unlike school and college students, university students usually studied just one subject. They were often referred to as a student of their chosen subject, for example both [[Liz Shaw]] ([[TV]]: ''[[Spearhead from Space (TV story)|Spearhead from Space]]'') and [[Martha Jones]] studied [[medicine]] and were therefore referred to as "medical students". ([[TV]]: ''[[Smith and Jones (TV story)|Smith and Jones]]'')


A student in their first year of university could be referred to as a fresher. ([[TV]]: ''[[Knock Knock (TV story)|Knock Knock]]'') A student who completed university was known as graduate of that university. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Autumn (audio story)|Autumn]]'', [[TV]]: ''[[Death in Heaven (TV story)|Death in Heaven]]'')
A student in their first year of university could be referred to as a fresher. ([[TV]]: ''[[Knock Knock (TV story)|Knock Knock]]'') A student who completed university was known as graduate of that university. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Autumn (audio story)|Autumn]]'', [[TV]]: ''[[Death in Heaven (TV story)|Death in Heaven]]'')
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== Time Lord students ==
== Time Lord students ==
[[The Deca]] were a group of top-ranked students at the [[Time Lord Academy]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Divided Loyalties]]'') [[The Doctor]] was one of them, even though he did not excel academically, graduating only with a 51% pass rate on the second attempt . ([[TV]]: ''[[The Ribos Operation]]'') [[Romana I|Romana]], however, achieved a "Triple First" when she was at the Academy centuries later. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Ribos Operation]]'')
[[The Deca]] were a group of top-ranked students at the [[Time Lord Academy]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Divided Loyalties (novel)|Divided Loyalties]]'') [[The Doctor]] was one of them, even though he did not excel academically, graduating only with a 51% pass rate on the second attempt. [[Romana I|Romana]], however, achieved a "Triple First" when she was at the Academy centuries later. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Ribos Operation (TV story)|The Ribos Operation]]'')


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Student

A student was an individual obtaining an education, usually at a school, college, university, or other academic institution.

School students

A school student, or pupil (TV: School Reunion) was an individual who studied at a school.

School students typically studied a range of subjects including English, mathematics, (TV: The Caretaker) science and history. (TV: An Unearthly Child)

In the United Kingdom, students often wore uniforms which bore the logo and colours of the schools they attended. (TV: School Reunion, The Caretaker) In the United States, school students tended to wear casual clothes rather than a uniform. (TV: The Return of Doctor Mysterio)

Sixth form students

A sixth form student was an individual who were in sixth form.

Although usually older than school students, sixth form students were similar in that they studied a variety of subjects. (TV: For Tonight We Might Die)

College students

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University students

A university student was an individual who studied at a university.

Unlike school and college students, university students usually studied just one subject. They were often referred to as a student of their chosen subject, for example both Liz Shaw (TV: Spearhead from Space) and Martha Jones studied medicine and were therefore referred to as "medical students". (TV: Smith and Jones)

A student in their first year of university could be referred to as a fresher. (TV: Knock Knock) A student who completed university was known as graduate of that university. (AUDIO: Autumn, TV: Death in Heaven)

University students could be studying towards a degree (TV: Spearhead from Space) or a more advanced diploma, such as a Doctorate. (TV: The God Complex)

Subjects studied at university could be as diverse as cheesemaking. (TV: The God Complex)

Time Lord students

The Deca were a group of top-ranked students at the Time Lord Academy. (PROSE: Divided Loyalties) The Doctor was one of them, even though he did not excel academically, graduating only with a 51% pass rate on the second attempt. Romana, however, achieved a "Triple First" when she was at the Academy centuries later. (TV: The Ribos Operation)