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Signup date: 17 Aug 2010 at 11:53am

Last login: 17 Aug 2010 at 11:53am

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Phd with a 2.2 impossible?

mbbx5va2 8 posts
14 years ago

Quote From gingersnaps:

I have a 2:2 BSc Maths degree and a pass at MSc and I'm doing a PhD at Manchester! So yes it is possible.;-)

Awesome. What specialism is your phd in? And are you funding this yourself?

Thanks

Quote From keenbean:

Hey there! I don't know anyone doing a maths PhD, but I do have two friends in different subjects doing fully-funded PhDs with 2.2s and a pass at MSc level, and they're doing fine! I'm not saying it's easy, but if you are self-funded then you are less likely to have a problem with finding a supervisor etc. Good luck with it! KB

Thanks keenbean. Good to know others have managed to get onto a phd programme despite the setback of a 2.2 I guess I should start e-mailing the supervisors as 'stressed' pointed out.

Phd with a 2.2 impossible?

mbbx5va2 8 posts
14 years ago

Hi thanks for the reply. The MMath degree is basically your three year bachelors degree mark combined with the mark you get for a final 'masters' year. Comparing my final year to my friend's postgraduate masters the level of difficultly seems to be equal but for the latter there is a longer dissertation. For my final year I got a 2.1 but my bachelors mark brought the MMath grade to a 2.2. Despite extenuating circumstances, in retrospect I should have chosen easier modules; I would have probably got a 2.1 then.

Phd with a 2.2 impossible?

mbbx5va2 8 posts
14 years ago

Hi all,

I missed out on a 2.1 for my MMath degree at University of Manchester. I was close to a 2.1 and had some extenuating circumstances. Does anyone think I can get onto a self-funded Phd programme at a less reputable university?

Thanks