Masters conversion vs normal Masters

Hi
I’m still trying to familiarize myself with the idea of studying in the UK. I just wanted to know what’s the difference between obtaining a Masters Conversion qualification vs a normal masters qualification? Besides the fact that the conversion qualification will allow me to have a BPS accredited qualification, would it affect me in any other way when seeking employment or wanting to further my studies??

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amaya244

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Original post by NataliaX07

Hi
I’m still trying to familiarize myself with the idea of studying in the UK. I just wanted to know what’s the difference between obtaining a Masters Conversion qualification vs a normal masters qualification? Besides the fact that the conversion qualification will allow me to have a BPS accredited qualification, would it affect me in any other way when seeking employment or wanting to further my studies??

Hi,
A Master's conversion is usually an option one takes when moving into a different subject and planning to do a 2nd Masters after the conversion Masters. It's a popular route taken in France and some other counties. I've done one and will be doing my "real" Masters this coming year.

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threeportdrift

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Original post by NataliaX07

Hi
I’m still trying to familiarize myself with the idea of studying in the UK. I just wanted to know what’s the difference between obtaining a Masters Conversion qualification vs a normal masters qualification? Besides the fact that the conversion qualification will allow me to have a BPS accredited qualification, would it affect me in any other way when seeking employment or wanting to further my studies??

They are exactly the same in terms of the level and quality of degree. The difference is only that one has a syllabus designed for people coming from a different subject, the other for people with prior subject knowledge. It does therefore mean that conversion programmes are generalist in content whereas progressive Masters are usually more specialist.

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amaya244

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(Original post by threeportdrift)They are exactly the same in terms of the level and quality of degree. The difference is only that one has a syllabus designed for people coming from a different subject, the other for people with prior subject knowledge. It does therefore mean that conversion programmes are generalist in content whereas progressive Masters are usually more specialist.

At the University of Essex, the MSc in Financial and Business Economics is very similar to the popular MSc in Economics, and when you factor in the elective modules which you can use to streamline the structure of the MFBE program (by using advanced Micro and Macro to allow it to become more of a standard Economics Masters), it becomes very similar to an MSc in Economics.

But it all depends on what your objective is, do you want to seek employment or study another MSc after the Conversion course, or do you wish to do a PhD program?

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Fatimah_j90

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Original post by amaya244

(Original post by threeportdrift)They are exactly the same in terms of the level and quality of degree. The difference is only that one has a syllabus designed for people coming from a different subject, the other for people with prior subject knowledge. It does therefore mean that conversion programmes are generalist in content whereas progressive Masters are usually more specialist.
At the University of Essex, the MSc in Financial and Business Economics is very similar to the popular MSc in Economics, and when you factor in the elective modules which you can use to streamline the structure of the MFBE program (by using advanced Micro and Macro to allow it to become more of a standard Economics Masters), it becomes very similar to an MSc in Economics.
But it all depends on what your objective is, do you want to seek employment or study another MSc after the Conversion course, or do you wish to do a PhD program?

Hi, I'm taking the Master's conversion course for the sake of BPS accreditation. However, I want to know whether it will be mentioned on my degree if it was a Master's conversion or a normal Master's? If so, will it affect my employability. And will I be able to seek employment without having to do another MSc?

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amaya244

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Original post by Fatimah_j90

Hi, I'm taking the Master's conversion course for the sake of BPS accreditation. However, I want to know whether it will be mentioned on my degree if it was a Master's conversion or a normal Master's? If so, will it affect my employability. And will I be able to seek employment without having to do another MSc?

Hi, I would always seek advice from a representative of your chosen University or better yet speak to an alumni from that particular MSc programme. On my certificate, only the course, subject and date of graduation appear. If this isn't the case, of course, it may indeed effect your employability prospects, so I would always seek advice before proceeding with any concrete action.

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Fatimah_j90

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Original post by amaya244

Hi, I would always seek advice from a representative of your chosen University or better yet speak to an alumni from that particular MSc programme. On my certificate, only the course, subject and date of graduation appear. If this isn't the case, of course, it may indeed effect your employability prospects, so I would always seek advice before proceeding with any concrete action.