How bad is an MSc "Pass"? Is it worth it?

1) In your opinion, is it even worth it putting in the effort into the resits for this MSc, despite it being capped at a basic "Pass"? Does a transcript of pretty much all 50s not look bad and ruin my chances of ever getting a good job in the future? How bad does having an MSc "Pass" look in general? Will it still bite me in the ass in the far future? Generally, a pass at master's level doesn't look great. However, if jobs you're applying for don't require a postgraduate qualification, then you should be fine - the emphasis will be on your first degree.

2) Should just I hide the fact that I'll have an MSc "Pass" (provided I pass all resits), despite it being from a high-ranked RG Uni, from employers and just apply with my First Class bachelor? I fear that my poor MSc result will negatively affect a prospective employer's impression of me. Will having a BSc with First Class Honours followed by a MSc with Pass not look strange? You could omit it, but then you'd be in a bit of a pickle if asked at interview to explain the gap in your CV.

3) In the highly unlikely event that I ever wanted to pursue a PhD at another high-ranked institution in the far future (which requires at least a Merit), would years of work experience somehow compensate for my Pass, or would self-funding the degree circumvent this requirement to some extent? I'd just love to still have my doors open. As you've already guessed, it would be nigh on impossible to get a funded PhD place with a pass at master's level. Work experience can only compensate for so much, as the university will want to know that you can cope with the academic rigour of PhD level study and research. Even offering to self-fund doesn't remove the fact that you would be a risk to take on, and may contribute to their non-completion stats, which any university would want to avoid.

Thank you for your responses. I realise I've gotten myself into quite some trouble here. In hindsight, would it have been a better approach to pursue a master's degree at an "easier", lower ranked no-name institution and end up with a Merit? Oh man, I hate myself for screwing up this badly

Thank you for your responses. I realise I've gotten myself into quite some trouble here. In hindsight, would it have been a better approach to pursue a master's degree at an "easier", lower ranked no-name institution and end up with a Merit? Oh man, I hate myself for screwing up this badly

Hello everyone,

1) In your opinion, is it even worth it putting in the effort into the resits for this MSc, despite it being capped at a basic "Pass"? Does a transcript of pretty much all 50s not look bad and ruin my chances of ever getting a good job in the future? How bad does having an MSc "Pass" look in general? Will it still bite me in the ass in the far future?

2) Should just I hide the fact that I'll have an MSc "Pass" (provided I pass all resits), despite it being from a high-ranked RG Uni, from employers and just apply with my First Class bachelor? I fear that my poor MSc result will negatively affect a prospective employer's impression of me. Will having a BSc with First Class Honours followed by a MSc with Pass not look strange?

3) In the highly unlikely event that I ever wanted to pursue a PhD at another high-ranked institution in the far future (which requires at least a Merit), would years of work experience somehow compensate for my Pass, or would self-funding the degree circumvent this requirement to some extent? I'd just love to still have my doors open.

Hello everyone,

After graduating from a mid-ranked Uni with a First Class Honours bachelor's degree in 2018, I've decided to pursue an MSc in Computer Science at a top-ranked RG Uni and was supposed to graduate in January 2020. However, due to not placing enough focus on my studies (I clearly underestimated the rigor in my current course), which I now regret a lot, I've ended up with more than 3 failed modules. I was not allowed to resit them in August, but was made to resit them all in the upcoming January and May exam sessions. Apart from feeling humiliated that I won't get to attend graduation with my peers, the majority of my modules will also be capped at 50%, which is super depressing.

1) In your opinion, is it even worth it putting in the effort into the resits for this MSc, despite it being capped at a basic "Pass"? Does a transcript of pretty much all 50s not look bad and ruin my chances of ever getting a good job in the future? How bad does having an MSc "Pass" look in general? Will it still bite me in the ass in the far future?

2) Should just I hide the fact that I'll have an MSc "Pass" (provided I pass all resits), despite it being from a high-ranked RG Uni, from employers and just apply with my First Class bachelor? I fear that my poor MSc result will negatively affect a prospective employer's impression of me. Will having a BSc with First Class Honours followed by a MSc with Pass not look strange?

3) In the highly unlikely event that I ever wanted to pursue a PhD at another high-ranked institution in the far future (which requires at least a Merit), would years of work experience somehow compensate for my Pass, or would self-funding the degree circumvent this requirement to some extent? I'd just love to still have my doors open.

Thanks.