hylian_elf wrote:What kind of experience is that? My degree was a 4 year course that gave a masters qualification at the end. That final year was a royal cunt. Mathematical modelling for portfolio optimisation my fucking arse. I ended up with a 2:2. Maybe if I did a batchelors I would've managed a 2:1. At least I didn't have to pay to do a 'masters'. As a result of the 2:2, I couldn't apply for a lot of jobs cos the bastards only accepted 2:1 or above.beano wrote:I wish I'd done a masters. Just for the experience rather than thinking it's needed.
Aaroncupboard wrote:Both secondary and primary have their own sets of challenges. I don't think I could manage their behaviour as well as I would like too. Currently watching Educating Yorkshire and it is terrifying.
Bollockoff wrote:I've been desperate for higher education for years since all I have is high street sales experience and pretty good GCSEs but catastrophic A levels. I just lack any kind of direction, passion and money which is immensely frustrating and is no doubt eventually going to lead to disastrous mental breakdowns.
Not a lot of general advice - a lot of it will depend on your subject area, and the place you're applying to. Do they have any specific guidelines?Elmlea wrote:I have about 6 weeks to finish it. Any of our resident PhD types care to offer some advice?
Yossarian wrote:Futurelearn is going live next week. Free MMO courses in association with the OU. Sign up by Monday for early access. https://www.futurelearn.com
Huge number of hours and some insane boredom at times, but also one of the most enjoyable and fulfilling things I've ever done.Mod74 wrote:Good luck to anyone doing a PhD because F the amount of effort that goes into it.
Mod74 wrote:*that should be pretty amusing to anyone who regularly cringes at the grammar in my posts.
JonB wrote:Not a lot of general advice - a lot of it will depend on your subject area, and the place you're applying to. Do they have any specific guidelines? But... I would say aim for about 2,000 words (plus a bibliography if relevant) and make sure you discuss the state of research in the field, what's original about your approach, and the suitability of your research to the length of the course (it's really important that it looks like something you can finish in the time frame).Elmlea wrote:I have about 6 weeks to finish it. Any of our resident PhD types care to offer some advice?
I was back and forward between the two. I'd enjoy working with teenagers, I think, but I didn't want to teach a single subject.beano wrote:I coudn't deal with either- happy with the undergrad crowd though.Aaroncupboard wrote:Both secondary and primary have their own sets of challenges. I don't think I could manage their behaviour as well as I would like too. Currently watching Educating Yorkshire and it is terrifying.
tigerswiftly wrote:I wish I could talk to my kids about Mieville instead of bloomin' Morpurgo. Oh well.
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