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So I graduated with a 2:2 in PPE but I have obtained a merit in computer science from a Russel group, should I do a PhD or should I just redo my undergrad (in comp sci this time ) via distance learning and just get experience?
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(Original post by Yourmainmancj)
So I graduated with a 2:2 in PPE but I have obtained a merit in computer science from a Russel group, should I do a PhD or should I just redo my undergrad (in comp sci this time ) via distance learning and just get experience?
So I graduated with a 2:2 in PPE but I have obtained a merit in computer science from a Russel group, should I do a PhD or should I just redo my undergrad (in comp sci this time ) via distance learning and just get experience?
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(Original post by Mr Wednesday)
What is it you are trying to achieve at the end of all this ? You won't be a competitive candidate for a funded PhD position, both on grades and because they are in very different areas, so dont "add" in any way.
What is it you are trying to achieve at the end of all this ? You won't be a competitive candidate for a funded PhD position, both on grades and because they are in very different areas, so dont "add" in any way.
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(Original post by Yourmainmancj)
Funding isn’t my problem, I want to get a top level job in CS, some require PhDs, I don’t mind doing another undergrad just to get into graduate schemes. My first undergraduate degree went south because my dad had a stroke plus I had meningitis. So effectively I want to sort of reverse the bad luck I had and undo the damage. I’m not sure if going on to a PhD is even necessary to achieve this as most grad schemes simply want a 2:1. Since my MSc grade is good I may as well go back to uni and get a new undergrad degree I guess
Funding isn’t my problem, I want to get a top level job in CS, some require PhDs, I don’t mind doing another undergrad just to get into graduate schemes. My first undergraduate degree went south because my dad had a stroke plus I had meningitis. So effectively I want to sort of reverse the bad luck I had and undo the damage. I’m not sure if going on to a PhD is even necessary to achieve this as most grad schemes simply want a 2:1. Since my MSc grade is good I may as well go back to uni and get a new undergrad degree I guess
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(Original post by mnot)
Why not just use your masters degree to apply to grad schemes with..
Why not just use your masters degree to apply to grad schemes with..
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(Original post by Yourmainmancj)
Funding isn’t my problem, I want to get a top level job in CS, some require PhDs, I don’t mind doing another undergrad just to get into graduate schemes. My first undergraduate degree went south because my dad had a stroke plus I had meningitis. So effectively I want to sort of reverse the bad luck I had and undo the damage. I’m not sure if going on to a PhD is even necessary to achieve this as most grad schemes simply want a 2:1. Since my MSc grade is good I may as well go back to uni and get a new undergrad degree I guess
Funding isn’t my problem, I want to get a top level job in CS, some require PhDs, I don’t mind doing another undergrad just to get into graduate schemes. My first undergraduate degree went south because my dad had a stroke plus I had meningitis. So effectively I want to sort of reverse the bad luck I had and undo the damage. I’m not sure if going on to a PhD is even necessary to achieve this as most grad schemes simply want a 2:1. Since my MSc grade is good I may as well go back to uni and get a new undergrad degree I guess
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(Original post by Mr Wednesday)
I think going back for another UG degree is not the way to go here. If you want to move into a CS job then experience really matters. I think you would be better off actually working in a CS role and building real world experience, creating a code base you can show off on Github, working with a range of programming languages etc than spending another 3 years trying to cancel out that UG grade. It also means getting paid as distinct from paying fees, so significantly better financially.
I think going back for another UG degree is not the way to go here. If you want to move into a CS job then experience really matters. I think you would be better off actually working in a CS role and building real world experience, creating a code base you can show off on Github, working with a range of programming languages etc than spending another 3 years trying to cancel out that UG grade. It also means getting paid as distinct from paying fees, so significantly better financially.
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(Original post by Yourmainmancj)
Apparently if you don’t have a 2:1 your MSc won’t be considered as a lot of employers see an MSc as lower than an undergrad if you don’t have a 2:1
Apparently if you don’t have a 2:1 your MSc won’t be considered as a lot of employers see an MSc as lower than an undergrad if you don’t have a 2:1
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(Original post by Mr Wednesday)
I think going back for another UG degree is not the way to go here. If you want to move into a CS job then experience really matters. I think you would be better off actually working in a CS role and building real world experience, creating a code base you can show off on Github, working with a range of programming languages etc than spending another 3 years trying to cancel out that UG grade. It also means getting paid as distinct from paying fees, so significantly better financially.
I think going back for another UG degree is not the way to go here. If you want to move into a CS job then experience really matters. I think you would be better off actually working in a CS role and building real world experience, creating a code base you can show off on Github, working with a range of programming languages etc than spending another 3 years trying to cancel out that UG grade. It also means getting paid as distinct from paying fees, so significantly better financially.
(Original post by Yourmainmancj)
So I graduated with a 2:2 in PPE but I have obtained a merit in computer science from a Russel group, should I do a PhD or should I just redo my undergrad (in comp sci this time ) via distance learning and just get experience?
So I graduated with a 2:2 in PPE but I have obtained a merit in computer science from a Russel group, should I do a PhD or should I just redo my undergrad (in comp sci this time ) via distance learning and just get experience?
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(Original post by Yourmainmancj)
Funding isn’t my problem, I want to get a top level job in CS, some require PhDs, I don’t mind doing another undergrad just to get into graduate schemes. My first undergraduate degree went south because my dad had a stroke plus I had meningitis. So effectively I want to sort of reverse the bad luck I had and undo the damage. I’m not sure if going on to a PhD is even necessary to achieve this as most grad schemes simply want a 2:1. Since my MSc grade is good I may as well go back to uni and get a new undergrad degree I guess
Funding isn’t my problem, I want to get a top level job in CS, some require PhDs, I don’t mind doing another undergrad just to get into graduate schemes. My first undergraduate degree went south because my dad had a stroke plus I had meningitis. So effectively I want to sort of reverse the bad luck I had and undo the damage. I’m not sure if going on to a PhD is even necessary to achieve this as most grad schemes simply want a 2:1. Since my MSc grade is good I may as well go back to uni and get a new undergrad degree I guess
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(Original post by PhoenixFortune)
Unfortunately doing another undergraduate degree is unlikely to 'undo the damage' of your first. Not only are you studying out of order, but also you should have put in extenuating circumstances while you had the chance (otherwise it just sounds to an employer like you're making excuses for poor performance).
Unfortunately doing another undergraduate degree is unlikely to 'undo the damage' of your first. Not only are you studying out of order, but also you should have put in extenuating circumstances while you had the chance (otherwise it just sounds to an employer like you're making excuses for poor performance).
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(Original post by Reality Check)
I urge you to take the advice of Mr Wednesday above.
I urge you to take the advice of Mr Wednesday above.
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(Original post by Yourmainmancj)
So I graduated with a 2:2 in PPE but I have obtained a merit in computer science from a Russel group, should I do a PhD or should I just redo my undergrad (in comp sci this time ) via distance learning and just get experience?
So I graduated with a 2:2 in PPE but I have obtained a merit in computer science from a Russel group, should I do a PhD or should I just redo my undergrad (in comp sci this time ) via distance learning and just get experience?
You can't re-write history, even if you've got the money to do endless degrees. You've got a 2.2 in PPE and a Merit in CS, that's not going to get you a PhD place. Redoing an undergrad degree is wasting 3 years for nothing. You've got a Masters in CS, that should get you a CS related job. Do that, learn, make career plans form there.
And get better advice (or more, or listen better), you are making a lot of definitive can's and can't's there that are entirely wrong.
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(Original post by threeportdrift)
Get a job, maybe do some specific professional development courses.
You can't re-write history, even if you've got the money to do endless degrees. You've got a 2.2 in PPE and a Merit in CS, that's not going to get you a PhD place. Redoing an undergrad degree is wasting 3 years for nothing. You've got a Masters in CS, that should get you a CS related job. Do that, learn, make career plans form there.
And get better advice (or more, or listen better), you are making a lot of definitive can's and can't's there that are entirely wrong.
Get a job, maybe do some specific professional development courses.
You can't re-write history, even if you've got the money to do endless degrees. You've got a 2.2 in PPE and a Merit in CS, that's not going to get you a PhD place. Redoing an undergrad degree is wasting 3 years for nothing. You've got a Masters in CS, that should get you a CS related job. Do that, learn, make career plans form there.
And get better advice (or more, or listen better), you are making a lot of definitive can's and can't's there that are entirely wrong.
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(Original post by Reality Check)
Funded?
Funded?
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(Original post by Yourmainmancj)
Nope but they never actually had funding available for the projects anyway plus I don’t mind self funding
Nope but they never actually had funding available for the projects anyway plus I don’t mind self funding
Personally one of the benefits of having funding ive found is a sense of professionalism, the uni is choosing to pay me to be a researcher rather then me pay them. This definitely helps me view myself as more of a "professional scientist" rather then just a post-grad student, just something to consider if you ever apply for funding.
Also if you have 3 offers most come with a window of when they expect you to accept the offers so presumably you only have limited time to decide at this point, either way good luck.
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(Original post by Yourmainmancj)
Funding isn’t my problem, I want to get a top level job in CS, some require PhDs, I don’t mind doing another undergrad just to get into graduate schemes. My first undergraduate degree went south because my dad had a stroke plus I had meningitis. So effectively I want to sort of reverse the bad luck I had and undo the damage. I’m not sure if going on to a PhD is even necessary to achieve this as most grad schemes simply want a 2:1. Since my MSc grade is good I may as well go back to uni and get a new undergrad degree I guess
Funding isn’t my problem, I want to get a top level job in CS, some require PhDs, I don’t mind doing another undergrad just to get into graduate schemes. My first undergraduate degree went south because my dad had a stroke plus I had meningitis. So effectively I want to sort of reverse the bad luck I had and undo the damage. I’m not sure if going on to a PhD is even necessary to achieve this as most grad schemes simply want a 2:1. Since my MSc grade is good I may as well go back to uni and get a new undergrad degree I guess
There is plenty of it if you look at his replies to everyone else.
all you need for a PhD is a 2.1 on BSc a good Masters, or a first class in your BSc without masters. Even with a 2.2 at a BSc level and a Masters at merit or distinction you can get a PhD place.
While applying for PhDs you have to know that part of your application is what you know. Most is WHO you know.
That said and it is guarantee.
Just don't listen to Mr Wednesday, Mr Thursday, Mr Friday etc
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(Original post by Lucifer323)
Dont listen to Mr Wednesday please as he is doing good University Propaganda.
There is plenty of it if you look at his replies to everyone else.
all you need for a PhD is a 2.1 on BSc a good Masters, or a first class in your BSc without masters. Even with a 2.2 at a BSc level and a Masters at merit or distinction you can get a PhD place.
While applying for PhDs you have to know that part of your application is what you know. Most is WHO you know.
That said and it is guarantee.
Just don't listen to Mr Wednesday, Mr Thursday, Mr Friday etc
Dont listen to Mr Wednesday please as he is doing good University Propaganda.
There is plenty of it if you look at his replies to everyone else.
all you need for a PhD is a 2.1 on BSc a good Masters, or a first class in your BSc without masters. Even with a 2.2 at a BSc level and a Masters at merit or distinction you can get a PhD place.
While applying for PhDs you have to know that part of your application is what you know. Most is WHO you know.
That said and it is guarantee.
Just don't listen to Mr Wednesday, Mr Thursday, Mr Friday etc
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