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Advice needed over masters/what to do!

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  • 22-07-2012 1:19pm
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    head_honcho
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    I need some advice!
    I have a degree and was set on doing a masters this year.
    However, the financial end of things is really making me doubt it.
    My idea was to do a masters and then pursue a teaching qualification. I had wanted to do primary teacher training but I haven't good Irish. However, financially, I can barely afford to pay for one course, never mind two. If I get my masters, I am worried about the lack of job opportunities. If I were to take a year out and save I would be in my 30's when starting a masters/new course.(and I know age is no big concern!) I have the offer of a masters which would be a shame to waste. I was offered a h.dip earlier this year and said no, thinking this masters would be the better and cheaper option. I'm at a total loss over what to do confused.gif


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    chris85
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    If you want to teach would you not be better to do a HDip first and work on getting employed in that area. i know of a good few teachers (secondary level) who are pursuing a masters in the evening while teaching full time. The masters may assist you somewhat in the teaching area but the HDip is what is needed I would have thought.


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