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I am strongly considering an MA after I finish my degree.
I have started doing some research, but am still completely confused by it all. And I won't return to uni until January to see someone at my department who can perhaps guide me a bit (though I am thinking of applying several places, so don't know if they'll help me for applications going to other unis?)
Basically just wondering if anyone here knows if there's a limit to how many places you can apply to? And any other tips for that matter.
I have started doing some research, but am still completely confused by it all. And I won't return to uni until January to see someone at my department who can perhaps guide me a bit (though I am thinking of applying several places, so don't know if they'll help me for applications going to other unis?)
Basically just wondering if anyone here knows if there's a limit to how many places you can apply to? And any other tips for that matter.
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no there isn't.
Also just have clear ideas about why you want to study that particular subject at that particular institution for the application form/interview.
Good luck!
Most places are open to applications, and have heard/know of people who've already sent theirs in and gotten a reply. I was just wondering if it was seen as late if I only send mine in sometime in February?
I do know that a lot of places say to get them in as early as possible, but that the intake is throughout the year (think they open around november/december - though I am not sure). But I am kinda worried that I am not enough of a star student to get accepted if they only have a few places left.
When did the people who applied here, apply?
Thanks
Unless your going for something realllllly specific and usually engineering related - then i don't think you will have a problem getting on to a course if you have a 2:1 from a half decent university and the money to pay for it.
But I guess it all depends on where you currently are at and where you want to go.
the money is usually the deciding factor for most people. masters degrees are hellishly expensive and getting funding is hard. its easier to get in than get the money imo.
I agree with this - I considered appying to LSE but their fees were almost 3 times those of Imperial where I ended up going - you were basically paying for the Name as far as I could tell.
Don't know your funding situation (I paid my own fees so it wasn't an issue) but I do know if you're applying for funding as well that the deadlines are usually a bit earlier so that might be worth checking out if applicable.