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Hello, I'm currently in my first year at Sheffield Hallam University on their English course. I've been thinking about trying to do an MA at a Russell Group university but would they actually take someone on from an old poly? The entry requirements I've seen just say 'upper second humanities degree' but I'm sure they're competitive. I think I could've got into a better Uni if I'd worked harder/not had glandular fever in the run upto and including the A Level period and I want to prove to myself that I can get into an institution like that.
Sorry this is all a bit impetuous and rambling, cheers for reading, I know I've got plenty of time to think about what I do, just thought I'd float the idea now.
Sorry this is all a bit impetuous and rambling, cheers for reading, I know I've got plenty of time to think about what I do, just thought I'd float the idea now.
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if you get a 1st and a good reference, there is absolutly no reason you would be able to apply to oxbridge for a masters...let alone russell group...get a 2:1....and its suddenly a hell of a lot harder
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If you have the cash, graduate with a good degree and have decent references/personal statement, anything is possible.
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(Original post by tigermoth99)
If you have the cash, graduate with a good degree and have decent references/personal statement, anything is possible.
If you have the cash, graduate with a good degree and have decent references/personal statement, anything is possible.
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(Original post by the_alba)
What's wrong with the AHRC?!
What's wrong with the AHRC?!
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(Original post by FenderCal90)
I think he was implying I ought to buy my way in
I think he was implying I ought to buy my way in
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(Original post by the_alba)
What's wrong with the AHRC?!
What's wrong with the AHRC?!
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(Original post by hobnob)
Erm, how about you can't count on it?
Erm, how about you can't count on it?
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(Original post by the_alba)
Sure, but if counting on it is your only option, you don't need to already 'have the cash'. If you see what I mean.
Sure, but if counting on it is your only option, you don't need to already 'have the cash'. If you see what I mean.
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(Original post by hobnob)
But if counting on the AHRC is your only option, then tigermoth's 'anything is possible' scenario doesn't really apply, does it?
But if counting on the AHRC is your only option, then tigermoth's 'anything is possible' scenario doesn't really apply, does it?
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If you have a 1st and good references then how much do alevels matter when applying to a top uni? Does it differ in how much it matters for PGCEs compared with MA?
And are any unis snobby about where you did your first degree?
Thanks
And are any unis snobby about where you did your first degree?
Thanks
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(Original post by the_alba)
Eh now. Prestige isn't something you should be overly concerned about, and as a graduate you should choose somewhere best suited to your interests. If that somewhere happens to be Oxford (say) there'll be nothing stopping you, provided you get a strong (ideally First class) degree and some glittering references. Sheffield Hallam is grand for English.
Eh now. Prestige isn't something you should be overly concerned about, and as a graduate you should choose somewhere best suited to your interests. If that somewhere happens to be Oxford (say) there'll be nothing stopping you, provided you get a strong (ideally First class) degree and some glittering references. Sheffield Hallam is grand for English.
I'm not too concerned about prestige, I know I'm not capable of Oxford or Cambridge, I'd just like to prove to myself that I can get myself up there, I'm kinda setting a Russ group as a target in my head. Saying that though I'll be mighty pleased if I get a first anyway. It's all a while away yet though.
Cheers for the advice.
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(Original post by ziggycj)
If you have a 1st and good references then how much do alevels matter when applying to a top uni? Does it differ in how much it matters for PGCEs compared with MA?
And are any unis snobby about where you did your first degree?
Thanks
If you have a 1st and good references then how much do alevels matter when applying to a top uni? Does it differ in how much it matters for PGCEs compared with MA?
And are any unis snobby about where you did your first degree?
Thanks
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Personally I remain sceptical about your chances of getting into the most elite universities even with a first and amazing references, but you should be fine getting into the vast majority of Russell Group universities with a good 2:1 coupled with decent references and for the less prestigious perhaps even with a less good 2:1 and less good references.
Good luck
Good luck
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(Original post by invictus_veritas)
Personally I remain sceptical about your chances of getting into the most elite universities even with a first and amazing references, but you should be fine getting into the vast majority of Russell Group universities with a good 2:1 coupled with decent references and for the less prestigious perhaps even with a less good 2:1 and less good references.
Good luck
Personally I remain sceptical about your chances of getting into the most elite universities even with a first and amazing references, but you should be fine getting into the vast majority of Russell Group universities with a good 2:1 coupled with decent references and for the less prestigious perhaps even with a less good 2:1 and less good references.
Good luck
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#17
(Original post by invictus_veritas)
Personally I remain sceptical about your chances of getting into the most elite universities even with a first and amazing references
Personally I remain sceptical about your chances of getting into the most elite universities even with a first and amazing references
As Dann said: it's wrong
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#18
(Original post by the_alba)
I didn't even mention A-levels on my Master's applications. They don't matter in the slightest - concentrate on your degree transcripts.
I didn't even mention A-levels on my Master's applications. They don't matter in the slightest - concentrate on your degree transcripts.
where did you apply to? and where from?
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(Original post by ziggycj)
Thanks,
where did you apply to? and where from?
Thanks,
where did you apply to? and where from?
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