Return to academia

G

Currently working in industry, but really want to return to academia. I've got a BA in Langs & PGDip in Mgt, but Politics/IR have always floated my boat. I'm doing a BSC in P/IR via external study at UoLondon, but I'm just wondering if, aged 27, this is a pipedream and I would be better off keeping my studies as a hobby rather than hoping to career change? Any thoughts?

G

all depends on how willing you are to put in the work. how important is it to you? do you like what you are doing at the moment?

G

I'm so bored..! Moved into strategy role to stop my brain atrophying. Only thing that keeps me going is the fact that I get to mentor and manage new graduates: teaching them how to analyse/reason.

More than willing to put the work in! My underlying question is - is there an unofficial upper age limit where academia as a career is no longer a practical option?

G

i don't think it is a problem if you are 27. You have to think about how long it will take to get established in a new field and whether or not you think it's worth it.

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