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MSc Grade

eduwonder · 2015-01-17 16:38:36

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

17-01-2015 4:38pm

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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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#2 18-01-2015 6:54pm

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eduwonder wrote: »

Does the grade acquired in a masters really matter to employers.

Yes.

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So the only thing that matters is the grade acquired?

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#4 19-01-2015 7:46pm

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No

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#5 20-01-2015 1:44pm

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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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#6 20-01-2015 1:46pm

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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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