I am considering starting a full-time self-funded PhD in September. Has anyone had experience of this? Is it a good idea and what was your experience?

Well, I have already applied for the PhD and have been offered a place. The lecturers have asked me to complete a statement for funding. Having looked at the email I noticed that ESRC asked for Merit level for the Masters Degree. If I was successful for the funding could they withdraw this offer if a get a pass at Masters level?

Hi, thank you for your replies. I am looking at Birmingham University and would like to study urban and regional planning/regeneration.

I would like to go on to a PhD in September. I have a 2.1 for my undergraduate degree, I am currently a Masters student and I am afraid that I will only get a pass. Is it still possible to go on to do a PhD with just a pass masters?:-s