Pay for an M.A.

3DataModem · 03-08-2011 1:05pm #1

Got my 2.1 a good few years ago. Apparently the old "Pay for an M.A." option is still available (used to be about 400 or so). Anyone know anything about this?

03-08-2011 1:08pm

http://www.tcd.ie/vpcao/administration/records-awards/application-for-conferral-of-degree.php#master-candidate

Over €600 for last year it seems. Unless it's over 50 years ago you got your degree!

3DataModem · 03-08-2011 1:28pm

Perfect, thanks.

John Doe1 · 03-08-2011 11:04pm

Will a master of arts actually help in the employment market?

TrollHammaren · 04-08-2011 12:14am

Why would you want it?

yutta · 04-08-2011 11:11am

It's a great piss-up. Stay in rooms for the weekend with your mates and get to take your degree alongside the honourary degree folk.

3DataModem · 04-08-2011 11:16am

The reason is, some employers are using a "Masters" as a CV-filter for certain jobs. Better to have it than not. I know it's a BS 'qualification' but it is Trinity-accredited, and may get you past the first CV-screening.

TrollHammaren · 04-08-2011 7:42pm

Just be careful if you're looking to go back to do a real Masters and are in receipt of a county council grant - they won't cover any of your fees if you already have the M.A.

bradyle · 08-08-2011 7:33pm

MA from trinity isn't counted as a post grad qualification so he should still be able to go back and do one later shouldn't he?

TrollHammaren · 08-08-2011 8:25pm

bradyle wrote: »

MA from trinity isn't counted as a post grad qualification so he should still be able to go back and do one later shouldn't he?

Apparently not. I could be wrong about this, but it's something to consider.

Pay for an M.A.

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