* Changing career paths: They might have completed a degree in one field and now want to pursue a different career requiring a different degree.
* Further specialization: They might want to build on their existing knowledge and specialize in a more specific area within their field or a related one.
* Improving career prospects: A second degree can sometimes enhance job opportunities or increase earning potential.
* Personal enrichment: They might simply be interested in learning more about a particular subject.
There's no special name for this type of student; they're just a student pursuing a second degree.