Masters Query

does anybody know of a situation were the student didn't have the required 2.2 degree but was accepted for a masters course anyway? and if so how did they go about trying to get in? any help appreciated, thanks

merlin39

one of the guys in my msc doesnt have a bsc and he just did a test to check his level.

Riamfada

you can get one of the lecturers to support your application, happened to some people I know and they got in

Mushy

Isn't it 2.1 you need? If not, that makes me , and better start saving.

rainbow kirby

I know someone who got onto a taught MSc with a third class honours degree... he's now doing a PhD.

thanks for the replies, puts my mind at ease slightly, have to go about doing it now though

graduate

If you are going to apply for a Masters with poor grades, then you would need some explanation as to why this was the case. If a 2.2 represents your best effort then perhaps a Masters might not suit you. If you got poor grades in your final year, but excellent ones in earlier years then this can indicate your potential.

33% God

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thanks for the replies, puts my mind at ease slightly, have to go about doing it now though

I know of people who have. They got a significant amount of experience after their degree to make up for it as far as I know.

graduate

graduate wrote: »

If you are going to apply for a Masters with poor grades, then you would need some explanation as to why this was the case. If a 2.2 represents your best effort then perhaps a Masters might not suit you. If you got poor grades in your final year, but excellent ones in earlier years then this can indicate your potential.

thats exactly the situation, i feel i have about 3 to 4 excellent points of explanation and my geography results were always excellent it was just my computer science modules brought me down

ucdperson

When I am looking at Masters applications and the applicant has joint degree, I would certainly give more weight to their performance in the subjects relevant to the Masters.