[sundogs]

Hi everyone,

My 2nd year is weighted 25% vs 75% in 3rd year. (I do English at UCL)

I've just received my 2nd year results and I averaged a 64.

I'm disappointed as I put lots of effort in but I still really want to apply for English Language or Linguistics at masters level.

Is it worth it? If anybody has any experience to share then please do.

Thanks.

(I want to apply to UCL, Cardiff and Cambridge although I imagine the latter is unrealistic now)

[Tasha1986]

Someone asks some variant of this question on a weekly basis on TSR.....and the advice is always the same.....

The overwhelming majority of universities have admissions requirements of 2.i - which you will have. But this doesn't mean that you will automatically be admitted. They consider more things than simply your degree classification when deciding on an offer of admission - your letters of recommendation and your personal statement will be key.

The only thing that is in your hands is how hard you work in your third year. So keep your head down, and get the best results you can. Make sure you get the best reference letters possible, so ask those who are the most familiar with your work and can comment on the possibility that your second year marks are not a true reflection of your ability. Thoroughly research the masters programs so you can properly tailor your personal statement.

The rest, I'm afraid is out of your hands and is down to luck.

I doubt anyone's experience here is going to help you, other than to give you a confidence boost (which really shouldn't have any bearing). If you want to apply for those courses then apply for them. One thing is for sure - if you don't apply, you definitely won't get in.

[sundogs]

(Original post by Tasha1986)
Someone asks some variant of this question on a weekly basis on TSR.....and the advice is always the same.....

The overwhelming majority of universities have admissions requirements of 2.i - which you will have. But this doesn't mean that you will automatically be admitted. They consider more things than simply your degree classification when deciding on an offer of admission - your letters of recommendation and your personal statement will be key.

The only thing that is in your hands is how hard you work in your third year. So keep your head down, and get the best results you can. Make sure you get the best reference letters possible, so ask those who are the most familiar with your work and can comment on the possibility that your second year marks are not a true reflection of your ability. Thoroughly research the masters programs so you can properly tailor your personal statement.

The rest, I'm afraid is out of your hands and is down to luck.

I doubt anyone's experience here is going to help you, other than to give you a confidence boost (which really shouldn't have any bearing). If you want to apply for those courses then apply for them. One thing is for sure - if you don't apply, you definitely won't get in.

Thank you very much.

[QI Elf]

I got in to a masters in history at Nottingham Uni with an average of 62% in my degree. I think Cambridge usually ask for 67% and over but anywhere else, I'm sure you'd have more than a good chance of getting in. Good luck.