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Overview of al29101

Signup date: 09 Feb 2016 at 9:14pm

Last login: 11 Aug 2017 at 2:20pm

Post count: 5

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MA in History worth it?

al29101 5 posts
8 years ago

Quote From pd1598:
Unless you want to be a historian then I don't think an MA in history will help you much. And unfortunately with a 2:2 you have very little chance of getting onto a PhD course after the MA.

Are you even a postgrad student?. I've read over your some of your previous posts'. You come across as quite negative to other members. Also, for future reference please write one comment, instead of three separate comments of two lines each, after one another; as you come across as stupid.

MA in History worth it?

al29101 5 posts
8 years ago

Quote From Ethan_Miller:
I agree that MA in history in not a popular choice but that doesn't mean that you should discard the course. If you are really interested in MA History, I believe you should do it. It might be slim pickings in terms of job scenario, but that doesn't mean you wont find jobs. Believe in your dreams and take the leap of faith.

I just wonder, if I was successful in gaining a high merit at Masters would it be enough to get onto a PhD in History?. Or would I need to do another MA?.

MA in History worth it?

al29101 5 posts
8 years ago

I was awarded a (high) 2.2 degree from Edinburgh Uni, with some high marks, especially in my dissertation. My exam results hinder my overall grades! (From high 2.1 assignment marks). Ever since my undergrad, I had a desire to complete a Masters in History, and maybe a PhD. I currently have an offer to study on the MA History course. I started to get cold feet about doing it now. Is it true an MA in History will not prove new graduate with at no additional edge when finding a job, and will be almost completely unless?.

Any advice!?!?...

Please help me decide my life/studies

al29101 5 posts
8 years ago

I don't think doing a Masters or PhD will improve your career prospectus. Rather, they are seeking work related experience. Doing more study, could simply make you overqualified for these jobs.

2.2 degree hinder my chances?

al29101 5 posts
8 years ago

I was awarded a 2.2 degree in History for a Russell Group Uni. And been contemplating on doing a masters, and possibly a PhD. My weakness has always been with Uni exams; whilst research has been a very strong skill of mine. However, I am just wondering, even if I have done reasonably well in my Masters. Will my undergrad grade hinder any possibility of me ever getting on to the PhD?!. Thanks.