First Class degree at aged 51

zagubov

Congratulations, RoccoBunny!
If you're thinking of continuing with your studies, that sounds like a great idea!

But why limit yourself to your undergraduate subject? You seem to have chosen it for personal enrichment. By all means carry on in that area if you wish, but do bear in mind that many people pick a masters degree to prepare themselves for something they could get employment in, so they use it as vehicle for a career change.

Maybe see it as a chance to go down a road that will lead you into an area you'd be happy to work in in the future.

xapprenticex

RoccoBunny wrote: »

I don't have any 'expectations', which is exactly why I was on here, my original post was asking if I have anything to offer in the workplace.

Oh, I am so well aware life consists of more, and this is one iota, and also aware I need to grow a thicker skin.

Maybe that is why I was under mental health services for a lot of the degree, after a breakdown, but I have fought back, just not quite there yet. It was one step at a time. This is the first step. This forum is very unwelcoming sometimes, people change their posting positions in an instant, very strange.

You're not talking about me are you?

KiKi

If you're interested in why people behave the way they do, and interested in going down the route of assessing people in the workplace (which there's plenty of call for, and a lot of work out there ready to be taken!) then an MA in organisational psychology would serve you well. I do a lot of consultancy work with large clients and am always looking for people with excellent critical thinking who understand how to assess, and are qualified to do so.

If you go down that route, go for an MA that also ensures you're qualified in Occupational and Ability testing with the BPS.

(I wouldn't go down the HR route - it's very difficult to get into without a CIPD qual these days, and most organisations want experience in the lowest level roles, let alone any management roles. There are thousands of students already coming out of degrees who struggle to find a job in HR.)

takman

RoccoBunny wrote: »

....This forum is very unwelcoming sometimes, people change their posting positions in an instant, very strange.

I find it strange how you have a degree in Psychology but seem to find it very difficult to interpret what people are saying on here. You seem to take almost every post as negative and misinterpret the points they are making.

Adereterial

Does it matter what you do with it? Personal fulfilment is as valid a reason as any. Your reasons won't affect how your university is assessed for research & teaching quality.

I have a friend who went to university at about the same age as you - reading History. She got a first, and 6 years later has just finished her PhD, having learned Russian along the way. For no other reason than because she wanted to, and she could.

I put my PhD on hold for financial reasons but fully intend to go back to it when I retire, because I want to, and because I will be able to then. I'll do nothing with it, but that's not the point.

Go for it, you've nothing to lose.

pinkshoes

RoccoBunny wrote: »

Is there anything I could offer to the workplace at my age. I am very cynical nowadays, and speak my mind, but did get through an undergrad degree without falling out with anyone :-)

What do you WANT to do...?

A degree is evidence you can work hard and achieve, so is a foot in the door. Any door.

Personality and attitude then becomes key. A company worth working for will want someone who fits the company profile, and who will get on with everyone else.

I went for a job once but didn't have enough technical knowledge, but they liked me so much they offered me a completely different job!

Decide what you want to do and apply for it with passion!!

FBaby

I've read all your posts but I'm still confused as to what it is you are looking for. Are you questioning what kind of job you could do at your age, or is your confusion stemming from the fact that you decided to do a degree to keep you mentally motivated and give you direction and now that it is finished, you don't know what to do with your time?

Most people with psychology end up working in caring or adversary roles. Is it something you want to do? Do you want to start a career, albeit late (but not impossible) or, get any kind of job, or want to find anything to do to give you direction?

RoccoBunny

xapprenticex wrote: »

Are you a moderator now? The post goes where I put it thank you very much. or you could just click on that report button if you feel aggrieved, may make you feel warm and tingly inside :money:



Thanks for taking the time to respond to that, like yourself, I kinda speak my mind and if I have a question about something someone says, I'll ask, as I would in person. Fair enough, at least you are both friends too. You sound like the kind of person I'd get along with at work.

Thanks, exactly that, and much respect. Voyajer did seem to pick up on a point out of context, was not the point of the thread, and maybe need to be more guarded with information. Was just being open and honest,

RoccoBunny

Andypandyboy wrote: »

You are selling yourself short you clearly have so many skills, you may just need help recognising how to apply them to a CV.

That is EXACTLY why I started this thread, not for judgement, and I am trying to become more mentally tough through meditation and exercise, and things like cbt, which I have written about in essay exams in my degree. Clearly I know a little bit about it all.

RoccoBunny

libra10 wrote: »

When I hit my late forties I decided to return to education as a mature student, and gained 4 A Levels. I was accepted to do a degree course at the University of Central Lancashire, in Preston, opting for Pyschology.


However, a job offer came along, and considering all the work involved in completing such a complex degree, decided to opt for the job instead of the course.


Just adding my comments to admire your motivation, determination and courage to put in all the hours of work involved, and gaining such a prestigious degree.


Hope that you find an interesting and absorbing job in whatever field you choose.


Best wishes

Thank you for that affirmation Libra. It is not a top university, but it is a caring university. They all have to meet external marking standards.