Are Distanced Learning courses valued the same by future PhD accessors/admin?
UK MSc postgraduate study:
On-site and distance learning courses, I know they both accredit you with the same level of degree, I know that much but are they looked down upon when applying for postgraduate programmes that are often at higher ranked universities?Secondly, as BScs are 3 years and MScs are just 1 year, if you only have the MSc will this seem similarly inferior?I didn't do a Psychology undergraduate, but possess a 2:1 in an unrelated subject. So I must do a Conversion course, to gain accreditation if I want to do further PhD study. I have a chronic condition that makes travel difficult, so I'd much rather not be forced to do an On-Campus MSc, and utilise the Distance Learning option as it would be much more ideal. But I don't want to jeopardise my chances of postgrad study later on after it's completed.
On-site and distance learning courses, I know they both accredit you with the same level of degree, I know that much but are they looked down upon when applying for postgraduate programmes that are often at higher ranked universities?Secondly, as BScs are 3 years and MScs are just 1 year, if you only have the MSc will this seem similarly inferior?I didn't do a Psychology undergraduate, but possess a 2:1 in an unrelated subject. So I must do a Conversion course, to gain accreditation if I want to do further PhD study. I have a chronic condition that makes travel difficult, so I'd much rather not be forced to do an On-Campus MSc, and utilise the Distance Learning option as it would be much more ideal. But I don't want to jeopardise my chances of postgrad study later on after it's completed.
Original post by phantompain
UK MSc postgraduate study:
On-site and distance learning courses, I know they both accredit you with the same level of degree, I know that much but are they looked down upon when applying for postgraduate programmes that are often at higher ranked universities?Secondly, as BScs are 3 years and MScs are just 1 year, if you only have the MSc will this seem similarly inferior?I didn't do a Psychology undergraduate, but possess a 2:1 in an unrelated subject. So I must do a Conversion course, to gain accreditation if I want to do further PhD study. I have a chronic condition that makes travel difficult, so I'd much rather not be forced to do an On-Campus MSc, and utilise the Distance Learning option as it would be much more ideal. But I don't want to jeopardise my chances of postgrad study later on after it's completed.
On-site and distance learning courses, I know they both accredit you with the same level of degree, I know that much but are they looked down upon when applying for postgraduate programmes that are often at higher ranked universities?Secondly, as BScs are 3 years and MScs are just 1 year, if you only have the MSc will this seem similarly inferior?I didn't do a Psychology undergraduate, but possess a 2:1 in an unrelated subject. So I must do a Conversion course, to gain accreditation if I want to do further PhD study. I have a chronic condition that makes travel difficult, so I'd much rather not be forced to do an On-Campus MSc, and utilise the Distance Learning option as it would be much more ideal. But I don't want to jeopardise my chances of postgrad study later on after it's completed.
Hi there! I am in the exact same situation as you! Can anyone please provide some insights as to whether there will be any disadvantages in doing a distance learning course, compared to an on-campus one with regards to future applications for postgrad study?
Quick Reply
Related discussions
- Is the administration/law dept horrendous?
- Which would be a better decision?
- Postgraduate options - PGCE
- Top universities ‘will turn away more UK students’
- MSc Psychology (Conversion/Online Learning)
- Study an MBA at Bradford | Thread
- Kaplan
- GCSE Astronomy as an Adult
- Duke of Edinburgh - Bronze question
- An overview of LSE MSc Economics
- PhD Neuroscience Cambridge vs Oxford vs UCL
- PhD application status
- Picking between two offers
- No References
- Should I do a PhD?
- University of Glasgow Psychology (conversion) MSc: Online distance learning
- Study A level maths w/ full time work
- Imperial Econ, Finance and Data Science or LSE Finance
- Psychology conversion (distance learning)
- Undergraduate Advanced Diploma (Continuing Education)
Latest
Trending
Last reply 4 months ago
Is it a waste to do a Business and Marketing degree without any accreditation?Trending
Last reply 4 months ago
Is it a waste to do a Business and Marketing degree without any accreditation?
