Graduate scheme plus masters. Feasible or not?
I've been offered a place studying part time MSc Archaeology and Classics at Edinburgh University (via distance learning), which I am over the moon about...
BUT...
I've also found out I'm through to the second stage for a Chartered Accountants graduate scheme that I applied to. It's located less than 30 minutes drive from my house.
Being an accountant is obviously a much more financially secure future than studying Classics, but I love Classics with a passion.
I have no burning desire to be an accountant, but at my age (40) and with a family to support, I need to think about what's the most sensible thing to do financially. Especially as I currently only have state pension to look forward to in my retirement.
I'm going to be devastated if I turn down Edinburgh though.
I'm aware I'm only through to round 2 for the graduate scheme. I may not get any further, but on the off chance I AM offered the accountancy position...
how feasible would it be to do both? At the moment I'm signed up to do the MSc with Edinburgh over 2 years, but there is a 2-4 year intermittent study option. I'm thinking if I did it over 4 years, MAYBE I can do both simultaneously?
I'd love some opinions here please.
BUT...
I've also found out I'm through to the second stage for a Chartered Accountants graduate scheme that I applied to. It's located less than 30 minutes drive from my house.
Being an accountant is obviously a much more financially secure future than studying Classics, but I love Classics with a passion.
I have no burning desire to be an accountant, but at my age (40) and with a family to support, I need to think about what's the most sensible thing to do financially. Especially as I currently only have state pension to look forward to in my retirement.
I'm going to be devastated if I turn down Edinburgh though.
I'm aware I'm only through to round 2 for the graduate scheme. I may not get any further, but on the off chance I AM offered the accountancy position...
how feasible would it be to do both? At the moment I'm signed up to do the MSc with Edinburgh over 2 years, but there is a 2-4 year intermittent study option. I'm thinking if I did it over 4 years, MAYBE I can do both simultaneously?
I'd love some opinions here please.
Reply 1
Absolutely not especially when you are studying for an ACA/CA you’d be completely insane
Reply 2
so you'll be working full time and studying a masters part time. and potentially studying accountancy qualifications at the same time.
you'll be working 9-5, and studying 5-when you sleep, and doing that on weekends.
How many hours does the intermittent study option recommend you to do every day?
you're at the 2nd stage of the process, i wouldn't worry about this now .
you'll be working 9-5, and studying 5-when you sleep, and doing that on weekends.
How many hours does the intermittent study option recommend you to do every day?
you're at the 2nd stage of the process, i wouldn't worry about this now .
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by Little peckerAbsolutely not especially when you are studying for an ACA/CA you’d be completely insane
I was afraid of that. I was stupidly hoping someone would say "sure, if your Masters is over 4 years you'll be able to manage" but I guess it was just wishful thinking.
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by sophieee789so you'll be working full time and studying a masters part time. and potentially studying accountancy qualifications at the same time.
you'll be working 9-5, and studying 5-when you sleep, and doing that on weekends.
How many hours does the intermittent study option recommend you to do every day?
you're at the 2nd stage of the process, i wouldn't worry about this now .
you'll be working 9-5, and studying 5-when you sleep, and doing that on weekends.
How many hours does the intermittent study option recommend you to do every day?
you're at the 2nd stage of the process, i wouldn't worry about this now .
The intermittent study option doesn't actually seem to say, but I'm assuming if the 2 year option is 20 hours a week, then realistically it should be 10 hours a week over 4 years. That's just an educated guess anyway.
Reply 5
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by PinkMobilePhoneThe intermittent study option doesn't actually seem to say, but I'm assuming if the 2 year option is 20 hours a week, then realistically it should be 10 hours a week over 4 years. That's just an educated guess anyway.
fair enough. i would speak to a careers advisor about it if you know anyone, or ask someone who did the intermittent study option over 4 years if they think they could've done a full time job on top of it etc. you can try to find them on linkedin. and bear in mind they will say x hours but often you might need to do more... just like with jobs
Reply 6
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by PinkMobilePhoneI was afraid of that. I was stupidly hoping someone would say "sure, if your Masters is over 4 years you'll be able to manage" but I guess it was just wishful thinking.
Yh honestly I work in a big 4 and know ACA/CAs losing their jobs because they failed an exam. I couldn’t fathom someone doing a masters on top.
Each to their own but I really feel you would be taking a huge risk which is unlikely to work out.
Advice taken.
I'm taking the masters and giving up on the graduate scheme.
I'm taking the masters and giving up on the graduate scheme.
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