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11-17-2015, 06:01 PM
Hey guys,
I kinda messed up my college experience in America. I ended up doing really well and getting high grades but I did an interdisciplinary major. Meaning, I don't have a specialization. I really like philosophy and I friend told me to go London and apply for a masters degree there. I am only planning on studying 2 years. But I would like some input.
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11-17-2015, 06:16 PM
You'll need a lot of cash to live in London as a student.
There are plenty of good universities outside of London though.
Why do you want to do a Masters?
And why Philosophy? Will it lead to a good job?
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11-17-2015, 06:40 PM
Quote: (11-17-2015 06:16 PM)Lizard King Wrote:
You'll need a lot of cash to live in London as a student.
There are plenty of good universities outside of London though.
Why do you want to do a Masters?
And why Philosophy? Will it lead to a good job?
Since I didn't have good undergraduate preparation as a philosopher. I want to pursue philosophy seriously and then decide if I want to do a Phd in the subject or follow another discipline.
I don't think it will necessarily lead to a good job. However, my family is relatively wealthy, so I don't really need one. I do want to learn philosophy for my own interest. But right now I am leaning more to becoming a writer or politician.
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11-17-2015, 11:11 PM
Well London will expose you to a new group of Global friends; friends from elite circles if you choose your university carefully.
Most Masters in the UK are 1 year long. To be honest, they are open to anyone who can pay the fees these days.
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11-18-2015, 05:07 AM
Why do you want to waste money on a masters degree? Do you have a job right now or aspirations for academia?
A master's in philosophy would be wildly useless outside of academia.
At least with an undergrad you can finish it and check off the BS/BA box on HR requirements. A master's degree however is more complicated. It isn't a means to an end.
What are your long term goals?
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11-18-2015, 06:51 AM
If he can afford it and wants to spend a year exploring philosophy, why not?
It sounds like a grand way to spend 12 months