Hey all,

I'm looking for a PHD and meet all the eligibility criteria for UK programmes except for the lack of an honours degree. I just have an ordinary degree which was passed with distinction as honours wasn't an option on that programme. I just completed my MSc which I passed with distinction and was wondering if this will override the need for an honours degree? Any thoughts or has anyone been in the same position?

I don't think honours degrees matter. In the UK it just means you have passed most of your modules, and pretty much any student with a 2.1 or above has an honours degree. I'm sure you will be fine with your MSc.

It does. I have a MSc and an ordinary degree and most of the comments I get is that I need to do the honours. Pretty much EVERY PhD which is funded. If unfunded not so much of an issue,

Well just to update that I've been offered two fully funded PhDs, both from Russell Group Universities since that initial post so I think my MSc trumped my undergraduate. It might be different depending on subject area though. I'm in health sciences.
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Thanks Marasp, start in October, looking forward to it!