r/MastersDegree

I am in second yr of bsc biotechnology hons .. and was previously pursuing neet cycle but now i will be only focusing on my bachelor's degree of biotechnology but i am so confused what should i do what are the scope what exam to prepare for master(not necessarily sticking to core biotech only might switch to life sciences course for masters)

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If anyone has graduated from bsc or is doing bsc rn what are you'll plan for the future

Hey, I am currently laying wide awake because I don‘t know what is the Smart thing to do.

I have Always wanted to study abroad (dopamine) but I have been too overwhelmed during my Bachelors to Organize a Semester abroad and to be honest also have been too scared. But I have insane FOMO, and really really want to pursue this Dream of studying in a cool City.

After getting my degree I Applied for more or less Random Master degrees in my favorite City of all time and Actually got accepted (yay). The Problem now is, the City is quite expensive and I am struggling to find an accomodation.

While I will get State-Funded Financial Support for one Master, in the very probable case that I want/Need to pursue a more career oriented one I wouldn‘t get Financial Support anymore.

Furthermore, I am only able to do another more useful degree in a year anyway, so it is Not Like I am loosing time. Just Money lol

Oh and I have Applied for Masters that Are useful AND abroad but didn‘t get accepted anywhere unfortunately, so that is Not an Option either. And Yes, I have thought about just doing an Intership abroad, but in My Field They Are usually Not Paid and tbh the Process of applying and simultaneously trying to get financial aids Like Erasmus is insanely overwhelming to me (aka I am scared I would just rot at home instead).

I am happy to hear any Input on what you would do in my Position. Thank you :))

TLDR: I am scared I will „use up“ my Financial Support for a useless degree (that possibly looks weird on my CV too?) BUT a good time.

Hi everyone,

I'm currently in the final year of my B.Tech and have developed a strong interest in geopolitics, international affairs, and foreign policy. Because of this, I'm seriously considering pursuing an MA in International Relations from JNU.

However, almost all of my friends are advising me to prepare for an MBA instead. Their argument is that an MBA offers much better placements, higher salaries, and more career opportunities, while they believe an MA in IR has limited job prospects unless you're preparing for UPSC.

This has left me genuinely confused.

I would really appreciate it if current JNU students, alumni, or anyone pursuing IR could share their experiences.

Some questions I have:

- What are the placement and job opportunities after an MA in International Relations from JNU?

- What kind of roles do graduates usually get?

- Are think tanks, research organizations, consulting firms, NGOs, or international organizations realistic career options?

- If someone is not interested in UPSC, is the degree still worth pursuing?

- Looking back, would you still choose JNU IR over an MBA?

I'm not choosing a degree only for money, but I also want a stable and fulfilling career. Any honest advice, personal experiences, or career insights would mean a lot.

Thank you!

I'm personally at that age and in the cross roads to this decision and would welcome some different perspectives.

I am an electrical engineer, graduated in 2023, and completed my master's degree in early 2026. I want to apply for entry-level/trainee positions at companies like SLB and NESR. Should I use my bachelor's degree or my master's degree when applying for these jobs?

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Just completed my masters.

I am in a dilemma on what to do next in my life. I've inquired friends and family on this matter already, but they all seem to be supportive no matter what I choose and I need some objective opinions.

For background, I have my undergrad from a target school in the UK (think Oxbridge/LSE/Imperial) where I studied Management/Business Management. I then worked in strategy/sales for 2 years at a fintech in London (left because of visa sponsorship issues), before doing an investment banking internship at a global bank (who sponsored my visa for the 3 months). Due to unlucky circumstances, there wasn't any headcount for an analyst after my internship, so now I'm unemployed again a year later. I'm 3 years out of uni and as a backup applied to the global master's in management programme at the same target school I went to for my undergrad (2 year master's in management, with a term abroad at a target uni).

The GMiM cohort seems to mainly be people coming straight from undergrad/people who haven't studied management before/people from non-target universities (so it seems they are getting some value out of this programme). In comparison, I don't know if I am adding much to my profile right now with this degree + I would be applying for entry level jobs with people 5 years my junior by the time I graduate. Also, given that it's an expensive programme (around £80k) it's unlikely I'll be doing another master's again. I always imagined myself doing an MBA at some point, so doing this programme would mean saying bye to that dream.

On the other hand, I've been trying to get a job for over a year (nearly 2 including my time at my first job), with barely any luck. I've gone on coffee chats, cold messaged hiring managers on linkedin, applied cold online and haven't gotten anywhere so far. It seems since leaving my internship the job market has also gotten significantly worse. Moreover, I'm interested in strategy focused roles/finance, so a master's might help me reset my application as an enrolled student. I've also built my life in this city for the last couple of years, have friends/family/a network, so it makes me a bit scared to leave all of that willingly.

I think I've got a good CV overall, but I've just been a bit unlucky with opportunities. I'm not sure whether to keep pushing and just go ahead with this next degree OR to pull out from it and try my luck with getting a job full-time + simultaneously applying to other master's elsewhere/of a different subject to expand my profile.

My dilemma is whether to take the opportunity I already have in hand or take a risk for something I would want much more but may not actually get.

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my_qualifications: 7th semester B.Tech student in Mathematics and Computing Engineering at a Tier 1–1.5 college in India.

I want to pursue an MS abroad in Computer Science, AI, Machine Learning, or related IT fields, but I have almost no knowledge about the overall process.

I have a lot of questions, i really dont know anything like

- How does the entire MS admission process work?

- Which countries and universities should I consider?

- How do universities evaluate applicants? Do they conduct interviews, or are admissions based only on my profile?

- What exams do I need to take (GRE, TOEFL, IELTS, etc.)? Are they mandatory?

- What role do CGPA, internships, research papers, projects, work experience, and Letters of Recommendation play?

- How do scholarships and financial aid work? How can I maximize my chances of getting one?

- When should I start preparing, and what should my timeline look like?

- How do I shortlist universities into dream, target, and safe categories?

- What is the complete application process from start to finish?

- What are the visa and post-study work opportunities in different countries?

I would really appreciate if someone could explain the process step by step or share a comprehensive guide, roadmap, or useful resources. Since I am starting from scratch, even beginner-friendly advice would be extremely helpful.

Thank you!

Hey guys, need a reality check because I’m totally stuck.

So I got offers for a master's from both LSE and UCL. LSE is for Social Anthro, and UCL is for Digital Anthro. I have until the end of July to decide.

Honestly, to me, both unis are on the same level, and I’m way more excited about the digital stuff at UCL. It just sounds cooler and more relevant to what's happening today.

But my friends keep saying that LSE has way better clout and will look better on a resume when I’m job hunting later. Now I'm stressing that if I choose UCL just because the modules look fun, I’m missing out on the LSE "name brand" advantage or lose out on jobs later (which goes beyond my head why…)

Does LSE actually carry that much more weight out in the real world, or are my friends just hyping up the name? And for anyone in the field, does a digital anthro degree actually help with jobs, or is it too niche? I want a job before I step into further academic studies by the way.

Appreciate any advice, thanks!

I'm actually in my second year of my maths degree and this semester we have to choose between maths and maths with statistics. I love pure maths and I'm really looking forward to doing Rings and Fields in third year if I do mathematics. But when I think of the future and what doors could open to me I feel lost. I want to do my masters in Data Science but would it be a problem if I did pure maths for my bachelors? I could do a masters in mathematics itself and then proceed to academia but this plan would only work if I went abroad and with all the tuition and visa fees increasing for international students I fear this may break my dream of moving abroad. I don't want to abandon my love for pure mathematics just yet

This is a long explanation and question. I’m looking for input from people with a non traditional path that are Software engineers with at least 4/5+ years of experience.

Especially with those with a non STEM degree since that’s what my bachelors is in.

Have you’ve decided to go back to school to get a Masters in CS and if yes has it provided any career advancement?

I have 6+ years of experience with a coupe name brand companies. I have a bachelors in arts and I’m applying and getting career guidance if I should get my Masters in CS. Still waiting to see if I need to take any bachelor courses that they might require.

I’m considering one or more of the following

1. Getting a Masters in CS
2. Getting a bachelors in CS or Software engineering or AI engineering.

If I get accepted into 1 I wanted to take 6 months taking courses for #2 before I start to get the rust off and learn what I don’t know.

My partner said the bachelors is not important if I get the masters. For myself I want to get the bachelors just to prove to myself that I can. The uni is self paced so I can knock out half the degree before I start my master and potentially do both in parallel so I can finish both around the same time.

If you can answer

1. How many YOE did you have before starting your masters

2. What’s your degree if any.

3. When did start your masters.

4. Did it lead to career advancement? What kind?

I need an honest opinion about getting admitted at the university of Alberta, master of science in pediatric and internal medicine, is it worth it to go ? The tuition not paid but there is a monthly stipend, as international student I need an honest opinion please

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Hi everyone,

I'm a B.Com graduate, and I'm trying to build a career in operations, business, or management.

I've realized that I genuinely enjoy managing people, coordinating events, organizing tasks, solving problems, and making sure things run smoothly. I don't see myself as someone who enjoys routine accounting work. Instead, I'm more interested in operations, project coordination, business development, and eventually management.

I'm looking to invest my time in a skill or certification that will actually help me grow my career and improve my employability.

A few questions:

- What are the most valuable skill-based courses for someone with my interests?

- Should I focus on Project Management, Operations, Supply Chain, HR, Data Analytics, or something else?

- Are there any certifications that employers genuinely value?

- If you were in my position, what would you choose and why?

My long-term goal is to move into leadership and eventually build my own business, so I'm looking for skills that will be useful in both a job and entrepreneurship.

I'd really appreciate advice from people working in these fields. Thanks in advance!

Need your opinion should i apply for weekend classes or regular, i m a SE so need your input on that.
My thinking is regular classes with job would be difficult to manage, what you say guys? 🙄

Hi everyone,
Can someone explain how an MPhil works? I'm trying to understand how it's different from or related to a PhD, and how industry-supervised research fits into it.
I'm also curious about the day-to-day side of things:
Do you usually work alone or as part of a research team?
How often do you meet with your supervisor?
What's the overall process like from start to finish?
What are the career opportunities after completing an MPhil?
I'd really appreciate hearing from anyone who's done one or is currently studying. Thanks!

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I have a bachelor's degree in Physics, and I'm currently in the first year of my master's in Theoretical Physics.

Unfortunately, I won't be able to apply for the second year (M2) at my university this year, so I'm considering changing programs next year, either at another university or even in another country.

I'm trying to figure out which master's programs would lead to good job opportunities after graduation. What fields are related to physics but also offer stable, well-paid careers?

I often feel lost and stressed because I worry that I'm falling behind. I still don't have a stable job or financial security, while many people my age seem to have already moved past this stage. I'm not sure what the best path forward is, and I'd really appreciate any advice.