Qualifying for a masters

Mr.Plough

Hey,

Just wondering what qualifications there is in place re taking on a masters.

Will be starting 4th year in september, plan on going to oz for a year afterwards, then returning and doing a masters, as lets face it, work sucks.


minimum 2-1, 2-2?

H2G2

Depends on the type of MSc... research or taught. For research a 1.1, for taught it depends on the programme, some need a 1.1, but most are 2.1. There are a few (in DCU) that are ok with a 2.2. With some work experience a 3rd could even do it. Supply and demand is usually an issue.

Mr.Plough

Well the Degree I'm doing at the moment is B. Eng in Computer aided mechanical and manufacturing engineering, and It would be a taught masters I would be interested in.

gizmo

I assume applications are assessed individually and in more depth than merely the overall degree classification given DCUs penchant for awarding pass degrees as a result of one failed module in final year H2G2?

H2G2

gizmo wrote:

I assume applications are assessed individually and in more depth than merely the overall degree classification given DCUs penchant for awarding pass degrees as a result of one failed module in final year H2G2?

In DCU there is an entry rule for most taught MSc programmes which usually says something like… Applications are invited from candidates who have, at a minimum, a good Second Class Honours degree in [subject area]. But they usually have an exception clause like significant experience being taken into account.
As for the penchant for awarding pass degrees… well this is changing. Several degrees programme (such as Computer Applications) now allow up to two failed modules and still eligible for a Hons. degree. So much better for those who had one bad day and want to do an MSc.

gizmo

H2G2 wrote:

As for the penchant for awarding pass degrees… well this is changing. Several degrees programme (such as Computer Applications) now allow up to two failed modules and still eligible for a Hons. degree. So much better for those who had one bad day and want to do an MSc.

Ah yes, one of our finer moments. Unfortunately as far as I'm aware that does not apply to this years final years?

cooker3

gizmo wrote:

Ah yes, one of our finer moments. Unfortunately as far as I'm aware that does not apply to this years final years?

Question about that, say I fail something this year which isn't the unlikeliest of scenarios after the exams and repeat next year. Does that rule come into effect for me or is still pass degree?

H2G2

gizmo wrote:

Unfortunately as far as I'm aware that does not apply to this years final years?

I don't know about other programmes, but it does apply to CA this year... and the exam board was yesterday. I think class reps were at the CA programme board when the decision was made, so you could ask one of them if you like.

cooker3 wrote:

Question about that, say I fail something this year which isn't the unlikeliest of scenarios after the exams and repeat next year. Does that rule come into effect for me or is still pass degree?

Don't think this applies to repeats of 3 or more. Not sure, but I would think it would not, as it I think it applies to the first sitting of a diet of exams and up to 2 modules only. But don't take my word for it... check with PB chair.

Eyeofthetiger

It all depends on what school you're in.
IIRC The School of Electronic Engineering does it completely differently from CA anyway might be the same with the School of Mechnaical Engineering.
Much better than the CA way of doing things

gizmo

H2G2 wrote:

I don't know about other programmes, but it does apply to CA this year... and the exam board was yesterday. I think class reps were at the CA programme board when the decision was made, so you could ask one of them if you like.

Indeed, I was one of those who argued the above case. The only problem was that we never heard back as to whether it was either passed by Academic Council or would then be applied to this years class. Either way I'm meeting one of my lectureres later so I'll find out more then. Thanks for the info H2G2, you've quite possibly made my day.

cooker3

H2G2 wrote:

I don't know about other programmes, but it does apply to CA this year... and the exam board was yesterday. I think class reps were at the CA programme board when the decision was made, so you could ask one of them if you like.

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