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So I just graduated with a third class degree in Actuarial Science from Loughborough, but I have no idea where to go from here. To be honest, I was out of my depth in my final year and it was all too much, 2nd year was fine but 3rd year bombed hard and here I am.
What am I supposed to do now, I'm genuinely lost with absolutely no sense of direction. I just don't know what comes next. I clearly can't get into a graduate scheme so that's that.
Is this the end for me, do I just deal with the debt I got myself into and work at the local grocery store or something. I have no idea what to do.
What am I supposed to do now, I'm genuinely lost with absolutely no sense of direction. I just don't know what comes next. I clearly can't get into a graduate scheme so that's that.
Is this the end for me, do I just deal with the debt I got myself into and work at the local grocery store or something. I have no idea what to do.
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(Original post by Ol94)
isnt the answer going into actuary
isnt the answer going into actuary
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Maybe try and get into a masters degree on something relevant? Then your 3rd class degree won’t matter too much when you’ll have a masters degree to show for it.
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Hey there!
You definitely have some options left out there. Definitely, don't give up, make sure you're doing what makes you happy!
Have you thought about applying to some related jobs that don't necessarily a degree in, as that way you could work your way up through the company?
Have you considered an apprenticeship in Actuarial Science?
Have you looked on indeed.com for jobs in Actuarial Science or related disciplines?
Have you considered completing a teaching qualification, to go on to teach Actuarial Science?
I hope this gives you some more options that you hadn't yet considered!
Harriet
First Year Photography Student and Student Ambassador at Plymouth College of Art
You definitely have some options left out there. Definitely, don't give up, make sure you're doing what makes you happy!
Have you thought about applying to some related jobs that don't necessarily a degree in, as that way you could work your way up through the company?
Have you considered an apprenticeship in Actuarial Science?
Have you looked on indeed.com for jobs in Actuarial Science or related disciplines?
Have you considered completing a teaching qualification, to go on to teach Actuarial Science?
I hope this gives you some more options that you hadn't yet considered!
Harriet
First Year Photography Student and Student Ambassador at Plymouth College of Art
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(Original post by Matheos Crs)
Maybe try and get into a masters degree on something relevant? Then your 3rd class degree won’t matter too much when you’ll have a masters degree to show for it.
Maybe try and get into a masters degree on something relevant? Then your 3rd class degree won’t matter too much when you’ll have a masters degree to show for it.
The OP said them-self that 3rd year (Level 6) took them out their depth, recommending they apply onto a Level 7 course isn't really the best advice. :P They'd most likely be even more out their depth and scrape a pass or outright fail.
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(Original post by Plymouth College Of Art)
Hey there!
You definitely have some options left out there. Definitely, don't give up, make sure you're doing what makes you happy!
Have you thought about applying to some related jobs that don't necessarily a degree in, as that way you could work your way up through the company?
Have you considered an apprenticeship in Actuarial Science?
Have you looked on indeed.com for jobs in Actuarial Science or related disciplines?
Have you considered completing a teaching qualification, to go on to teach Actuarial Science?
I hope this gives you some more options that you hadn't yet considered!
Harriet
First Year Photography Student and Student Ambassador at Plymouth College of Art
Hey there!
You definitely have some options left out there. Definitely, don't give up, make sure you're doing what makes you happy!
Have you thought about applying to some related jobs that don't necessarily a degree in, as that way you could work your way up through the company?
Have you considered an apprenticeship in Actuarial Science?
Have you looked on indeed.com for jobs in Actuarial Science or related disciplines?
Have you considered completing a teaching qualification, to go on to teach Actuarial Science?
I hope this gives you some more options that you hadn't yet considered!
Harriet
First Year Photography Student and Student Ambassador at Plymouth College of Art
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(Original post by CTLeafez)
I could be wrong but even the lowest ranking Unis require atleast a 2:2 to progress onto a Masters.
The OP said them-self that 3rd year (Level 6) took them out their depth, recommending they apply onto a Level 7 course isn't really the best advice. :P They'd most likely be even more out their depth and scrap a pass or outright fail.
I could be wrong but even the lowest ranking Unis require atleast a 2:2 to progress onto a Masters.
The OP said them-self that 3rd year (Level 6) took them out their depth, recommending they apply onto a Level 7 course isn't really the best advice. :P They'd most likely be even more out their depth and scrap a pass or outright fail.
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(Original post by Matheos Crs)
Well a third class degree is a 2:2 so he’d be alright?
Well a third class degree is a 2:2 so he’d be alright?
1st - 70% aka '1st class honours'
2:1 - 60% aka 'upper second class honours'
2:2 - 50% aka 'lower second class honours'
3rd - 40% aka 'third class honours'
Fail - <40% aka 'you done fudged up'
A 2:2 is the grade above a 3rd my friend
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(Original post by Matheos Crs)
Well a third class degree is a 2:2 so he’d be alright?
Well a third class degree is a 2:2 so he’d be alright?
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(Original post by DissolvedSafely)
So I just graduated with a third class degree in Actuarial Science from Loughborough, but I have no idea where to go from here. To be honest, I was out of my depth in my final year and it was all too much, 2nd year was fine but 3rd year bombed hard and here I am.
What am I supposed to do now, I'm genuinely lost with absolutely no sense of direction. I just don't know what comes next. I clearly can't get into a graduate scheme so that's that.
Is this the end for me, do I just deal with the debt I got myself into and work at the local grocery store or something. I have no idea what to do.
So I just graduated with a third class degree in Actuarial Science from Loughborough, but I have no idea where to go from here. To be honest, I was out of my depth in my final year and it was all too much, 2nd year was fine but 3rd year bombed hard and here I am.
What am I supposed to do now, I'm genuinely lost with absolutely no sense of direction. I just don't know what comes next. I clearly can't get into a graduate scheme so that's that.
Is this the end for me, do I just deal with the debt I got myself into and work at the local grocery store or something. I have no idea what to do.
Are you interested in other areas?
Go speak to the uni's career service (they help recent grads)
Consider things like the armed forces if minimum wage jobs don't seem appealing at the moment.
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(Original post by CTLeafez)
I don't think you quite understand the Uni grades system in the UK.
1st - 70% aka '1st class honours'
2:1 - 60% aka 'upper second class honours'
2:2 - 50% aka 'lower second class honours'
3rd - 40% aka 'third class honours'
Fail - <40% aka 'you done fudged up'
A 2:2 is the grade above a 3rd my friend
I don't think you quite understand the Uni grades system in the UK.
1st - 70% aka '1st class honours'
2:1 - 60% aka 'upper second class honours'
2:2 - 50% aka 'lower second class honours'
3rd - 40% aka 'third class honours'
Fail - <40% aka 'you done fudged up'
A 2:2 is the grade above a 3rd my friend
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(Original post by DissolvedSafely)
So I just graduated with a third class degree in Actuarial Science from Loughborough, but I have no idea where to go from here. To be honest, I was out of my depth in my final year and it was all too much, 2nd year was fine but 3rd year bombed hard and here I am.
What am I supposed to do now, I'm genuinely lost with absolutely no sense of direction. I just don't know what comes next. I clearly can't get into a graduate scheme so that's that.
Is this the end for me, do I just deal with the debt I got myself into and work at the local grocery store or something. I have no idea what to do.
So I just graduated with a third class degree in Actuarial Science from Loughborough, but I have no idea where to go from here. To be honest, I was out of my depth in my final year and it was all too much, 2nd year was fine but 3rd year bombed hard and here I am.
What am I supposed to do now, I'm genuinely lost with absolutely no sense of direction. I just don't know what comes next. I clearly can't get into a graduate scheme so that's that.
Is this the end for me, do I just deal with the debt I got myself into and work at the local grocery store or something. I have no idea what to do.
As someone else in the thread mentioned, I would suggest going to the Careers service, as they offer help for graduates and they may be able to give you suggestions that you might not have thought about yet. They have an online service that you can register for, that also may be of help.
What I will say is that it definitely isn't the end of the world to have achieved a third, you still have a degree. Employers often want more than just academic qualifications anyway, they're likely to look at your experience and you as a person - how you'll fit in with the work environment.
Priya
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I don't think employers are going to ask you what class your degree is but you could always do a masters degree part time. Also people with a first class degree find it difficult to get a job so don't worry.
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(Original post by s817)
I don't think employers are going to ask you what class your degree is but you could always do a masters degree part time. Also people with a first class degree find it difficult to get a job so don't worry.
I don't think employers are going to ask you what class your degree is but you could always do a masters degree part time. Also people with a first class degree find it difficult to get a job so don't worry.
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Probably not the most helpful answer but perhaps working in another country is an option? A British degree is valued highly in many parts of the world
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(Original post by s817)
I don't think employers are going to ask you what class your degree is but you could always do a masters degree part time. Also people with a first class degree find it difficult to get a job so don't worry.
I don't think employers are going to ask you what class your degree is but you could always do a masters degree part time. Also people with a first class degree find it difficult to get a job so don't worry.
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(Original post by Matheos Crs)
Is a photography student an actual thing? 🙄
Is a photography student an actual thing? 🙄
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(Original post by Matheos Crs)
But it’s a valid question
But it’s a valid question
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