I wouldn't worry, they will most likely accept you with a 2.1, in the same way they usually accept undergraduates who miss their grade only slightly.

If you don't quite get a first, then contact the uni and see what they can do.

Also explain to your MSci project supervisor that you really need a first for the PhD and ask what you can do to get this grade...

My examiners read mine too as they spent at least 30 minutes talking about it in my viva.

Maybe because you have learnt stuff from undergrad e.g. background of topics, how to write, how to structure, how to prioritise etc?

My MSc was easier than my BSc too, and probably because a lot of the stuff was a recap from undergrad.

You need to speak to the two universities involved. It's possible, but it's up to them. You might have to change supervisors as well.

If you are working in science, then you might also have bench fees. These range from 500 quid to £10k per year in my lab depending on how my supervisor feels at the time. There's other small fees that vary by uni such as equipment, printing, books, etc but you can often do without these or get these covered later on.

I would worry more about you are going to find the £30-40k for the difference between UK and international fees...

Yep, don't over do it as it will be out of place - they will be smart/casual, and more on the casual side.

Of course!

It will be read by you and hopefully your supervisor.

I'm writing an application for a fellowship.

One of the sections asks for 'plans for outreach, public engagement or knowledge exchange'.

Anyone got any examples of things I could include or things they have done?

Mine seem very basic like helping run workshops for A-level students or running science stalls in city festivals.

Many PhD students aren't specialised in any particular area. It's the PhD that helps you to specialise.

Try to apply for PhDs and see what you can get. If you're a competitive candidate then you should be able to get funding, if you're restricted to a certain geographical area that might be trickier. Also consider job opportunities post PhD, which in general aren't that good.

Those four year PhDs you are talking about are usually very competitive.

Well doing another masters isn't going to hurt you, that's for sure. It will show your commitment to changing areas I think, if nothing else. I just think it may not be required, so maybe apply for several things as you are looking for the masters or doing the masters. Plus, apply for things anyway even if you don't think you fit - maybe other candidates don't either but they have to give the roles to someone!

I definitely think life is too short to be spending it doing something you don't enjoy - I quit a different career path for the same reasons and I'm doing alright in academia at the moment, for this year at least. If you can afford to take the risk then I say go for it.

It's not going to make the slightest bit of difference. They probably won't even notice. Just annotate this on your thesis copy that you take to your defence and if they mention it you can say you already know and will correct it.

Most postgrads that I know don't have cars, or at least don't have them on campus, they keep them at their parents' or something, A surprisingly large percentage can't even drive! It depends where you go, but it's definitely not necessary to have a car where I live as everything (bus station, train station, shopping centre, nightlife) is in walking distance. For me it's just hard to adapt though when you have been used to having a car.

Yes I think it's good to keep your car if you can. I found it really makes a difference to quality of life for me, even if it was simply being able to drive to the shops rather than walking all the shopping home!

I would check with the uni about parking options as well. Maybe there's residential parking nearby that you could use. I think unis often tell people not to bring their car, but in reality some do so you might be ok.

Hi, so an MPhil or an MRes are research degrees, so you would have to conduct a research project. This would be difficult to do part time if you are not able to be at university at some point through the working week. Your supervisors would generally expect to see you and you would likely be expected to undertaking some mandatory training sessions within your department. The study is flexible, in that most people will not have set hours or days, but probably not so flexible that you can only work evenings and weekends. It's more like being part time you would be expected to be in 1-2 days a week, Mon to Fri.

You can often rent it out in extreme circumstances, such as this. I would check it out with the scheme if I were you.

It's definitely not odd for an older postgrad to live on campus - there is often specific accommodation for mature students and for postgrads. I know several people who live in postgrad uni accommodation.

You could also look at being a hall rep, or whatever they are called, the people who live in the uni accommodation and supervise the students. They get subsidised accommodation.