Minimum degree to do a Masters

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JimmyTheWig wrote: »

I think the "only 22" comment was related to the relevant work experience comment.
Though I agree he should be finding out himself.

I took to be the kind of thing a helicopter mum would say to justify that they were still 'their baby'

Poor diddums is only 22, how can he fend for himself?

Anyhoo, I don't want to be too mean - but course supervisors aren't going to be too enamoured to get parents of prospective students asking this sort of question.

Realistically, if it's not a over-subscribed course they'll probably let you on with a 2:2.. Universities do love their funding.

maggiesoup1

Voyager2002 wrote: »

Someone who relies on parents to find out crucial details about postgraduate study is unlikely to have the motivation needed for what is, after all, a very demanding course.

Jeez!!! What is it about some people!!! Of course I'm leaving it up to him. He DID NOT ask for my help I was merely checking things out myself, so I take offence at your rude comment.

I am a single parent who did not have the opportunity to go to University so I'm learning how the system works as I go along and if I can pass on any help or advice to him then I'm doing my job.

If you can't say something constructive, please don't post.

Thanks to those who did post informative advice.

Voyager2002

maggiesoup1 wrote: »

Jeez!!! What is it about some people!!! Of course I'm leaving it up to him. He DID NOT ask for my help I was merely checking things out myself, so I take offence at your rude comment.

I am a single parent who did not have the opportunity to go to University so I'm learning how the system works as I go along and if I can pass on any help or advice to him then I'm doing my job.

If you can't say something constructive, please don't post.

Thanks to those who did post informative advice.

Well, at one point I was the admissions tutor for an MA course, so it is entirely possible that his course tutors would think the same was as I do.

Just for the record, my comment was not addressed at you but at another poster.

Froggitt

I did a masters having got a Douglas thirty years ago.

glider3560

ringo_24601 wrote: »

I'm speaking from experience. When i was 21, I decided I wanted to do a Masters, so I went around looking at various course options and speaking to the people who organised the courses.

The course I wanted to do had a 2:1 minimum, and I knew it was touch and go if I was going to get one. I managed to get the course organiser to agree to let me in with a 2:2.

I didn't even think to let my parents get involved with all of this - it was my life, my choice and I was driven to do this.

Same here. I enquired (and had my application accepted) by two universities. One wanted a 2:1 and the other 2:2. Both offered fees plus a stipend, if I got a 2:1.

I ended up with a 2:2, so turned down the first one and started more discussion with the second. After a bit of pushing, I managed to get them to fund all my fees. I had to cover the living expenses.

Ironically, I actually ended up working in the first university immediately after graduating from my Masters. I'm really pleased I didn't go there, as the course wasn't anywhere near as practical based as my actual Masters.