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Masters without 2.1 Degree

  • 05-03-2015 5:54pm
    #1
    Imyourlad
    Registered Users Posts: 9 ✭


    Just wondering does anybody have any experience of applying for a postgradauate without the level of degree that they are looking for in admissions eg . 3rd class for a 2.2 or 2.2 to 2.1? Is there much of a chance of being accepted with a lower level degree than they are asking for?


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  • #2
    Silent Runner
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 180 ✭✭Silent Runner


    Does the course you are looking at specify 2.1 as minimum entry? I have a 2.2 and applied to a few courses that specified "a good first or second class honours" and still got offers. I actually had 6 offers from universities in the UK.


  • #3
    Imyourlad
    Registered Users Posts: 9 ✭Imyourlad


    Silent Runner wrote: »
    Does the course you are looking at specify 2.1 as minimum entry? I have a 2.2 and applied to a few courses that specified "a good first or second class honours" and still got offers. I actually had 6 offers from universities in the UK.

    There have been ones I have been looking at which are specify 2.1. If I applied with 2.2 had relevant experience woukd it be the case of getting a position behind those with a higher degree if there is space or woudl I not qualify atal?


  • #4
    Zipppy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,054 ✭✭✭Zipppy


    I did a MSc with only a pass degree (level 7)


  • #5
    Imyourlad
    Registered Users Posts: 9 ✭Imyourlad


    Zipppy wrote: »
    I did a MSc with only a pass degree (level 7)

    What did you do your msc in? I think I will apply anyway the only thing they can do is not accept me


  • #6
    sebcity
    Closed Accounts Posts: 546 ✭✭✭sebcity


    Just write a good cover letter and submit it with your application.


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  • #7
    Zipppy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,054 ✭✭✭Zipppy


    Imyourlad wrote: »
    What did you do your msc in? I think I will apply anyway the only thing they can do is not accept me

    Both computing...


  • #8
    Silent Runner
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 180 ✭✭Silent Runner


    Imyourlad wrote: »
    There have been ones I have been looking at which are specify 2.1. If I applied with 2.2 had relevant experience woukd it be the case of getting a position behind those with a higher degree if there is space or woudl I not qualify atal?

    If you have relevant experience you should be fine. Just write a good personal statement and have good referee's. If you are genuinely passionate about the field/course and have a good idea of your career direction I think you should be fine. Best of luck all the same.


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