Postgraduate Study, help, what should I do?

Hi there,

I have a small problem and am looking for some advice. Originally, I wanted to do a masters at the University of Greenwich and honestly, I was really excited about going there. I got some really nice vibes from the transparency of the course page, the history and general area - it just looked really welcoming.

Okay so here's the problem... My current programme leader asked what my next steps are after graduating and I disclosed the Masters that I wanted to attend. He immediately looked a tad displeased, said I could do better and should be aiming higher, like the Royal College of Art because they are more specialist. Obviously, this is a huge compliment but, it really took me by surprise and has soured the whole thing for me.

I was really looking forward to going to Greenwich and now feel like I could be making the wrong choice. I didn't really want to go the 'Oxford of Art'. I wouldn't say I'm overly artsy which I feel would be necessary for this institution. I explained this to my programme leader who thought I felt like this because I didn't have confidence in my own ability...

I thought I should at least give this other option a chance so I have completed the first stage of the RCA application but the second stage is very formal and lengthy, the deadline is the beginning of Feb so I have to make a decision on whether it is worth applying or not as I might not even get in.

I just feel like, something I set my heart on has become negative and I'm not able to look at Greenwich the same way... Has anyone been in this position?

There would seem to be a world of difference between the two choices.You might consider somewhere in between might be more appropriate.I cannot recall Greenwich having a particular Art rep?

Hi Scotney,

Your right, they are completely different! I was looking at doing a Website Design masters at Greenwich while my programme leader recommended I do a masters in Visual Communication for Graphic Design at the RCA.

Any ideas on what would be in between?

Where are you currently studying?

Hertfordshire

Well Greenwich would be on a par with that but UAL or Goldsmiths and Falmouth would be above them.However I am not an expert on Graphics by any means.I would ask your tutor to expand on his proposal and come up with some other suggestions.

Hi there,

I have a small problem and am looking for some advice. Originally, I wanted to do a masters at the University of Greenwich and honestly, I was really excited about going there. I got some really nice vibes from the transparency of the course page, the history and general area - it just looked really welcoming.

Okay so here's the problem... My current programme leader asked what my next steps are after graduating and I disclosed the Masters that I wanted to attend. He immediately looked a tad displeased, said I could do better and should be aiming higher, like the Royal College of Art because they are more specialist. Obviously, this is a huge compliment but, it really took me by surprise and has soured the whole thing for me.

I was really looking forward to going to Greenwich and now feel like I could be making the wrong choice. I didn't really want to go the 'Oxford of Art'. I wouldn't say I'm overly artsy which I feel would be necessary for this institution. I explained this to my programme leader who thought I felt like this because I didn't have confidence in my own ability...

I thought I should at least give this other option a chance so I have completed the first stage of the RCA application but the second stage is very formal and lengthy, the deadline is the beginning of Feb so I have to make a decision on whether it is worth applying or not as I might not even get in.

I just feel like, something I set my heart on has become negative and I'm not able to look at Greenwich the same way... Has anyone been in this position?