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Pay for an M.A.

  • 03-08-2011 02:05PM
    #1
    3DataModem
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,192 ✭✭✭


    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?


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  • #2
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 17,735 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    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!


  • #3
    3DataModem
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,192 ✭✭✭3DataModem


    Perfect, thanks.


  • #4
    John Doe1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,921 ✭✭✭John Doe1


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


  • #5
    TrollHammaren
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 651 ✭✭✭TrollHammaren


    Why would you want it?


  • #6
    yutta
    Closed Accounts Posts: 429 ✭✭yutta


    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.


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  • #7
    3DataModem
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,192 ✭✭✭3DataModem


    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.


  • #8
    TrollHammaren
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 651 ✭✭✭TrollHammaren


    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.


  • #9
    bradyle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 353 ✭✭bradyle


    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?


  • #10
    TrollHammaren
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 651 ✭✭✭TrollHammaren


    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.


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