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  • 17-01-2015 5:38pm
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    eduwonder
    Registered Users Posts: 16 ✭


    Does the grade acquired in a masters really matter to employers. Or will it matter more about your experience and the subjects covered?


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    Polar Ice
    Registered Users Posts: 857 ✭✭✭Polar Ice


    eduwonder wrote: »
    Does the grade acquired in a masters really matter to employers.

    Yes.


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    eduwonder
    Registered Users Posts: 16 ✭eduwonder


    So the only thing that matters is the grade acquired?


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    Polar Ice
    Registered Users Posts: 857 ✭✭✭Polar Ice


    No


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    ftse100
    Registered Users Posts: 187 ✭✭ftse100


    I'm sure grades do matter to a certain degree. Employers will take your grade into account. I know many places who hire people with a 2.1 over those with a 1.1. Grades aren't always everything. If you're a well rounded person you'll do well. But obviously if you have a 1.1 and are a well rounded person, well, that's even better :)


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    PhoenixParker
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    Many Masters are awarded on a pass / fail basis so generally when an actual grade is awarded it's less important to an employer than a grade for someone with only an undergrad degree would be.


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