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Apologies if you've already seen this post over in applyingtograd - I was directed here with my questions.
I'm looking at taught Master's programs in the U.K. (that will hopefully lead into a PhD) and I have a couple questions about the kinds of degrees available. I'll be applying to either English Language or Linguistics of English/Historical English Linguistics. I know that at some schools MPhils are like MA's plus a thesis, while at others they are just MA's by a different name, which makes me wonder about all the other degrees. The options I've seen for my programs are: MPhil, M.Sc., M.St., MA. I'm looking hopefully towards Oxford, Cambridge, Edinburgh, and also schools like U of Cardiff, Manchester, Leeds. If I do end up pursuing a PhD, it will also be in in the U.K.
So my questions are:
- What exactly is an M.St.? Is it the same as a "studies" degree in North America? Do people take it seriously when you're applying to do a PhD?
- Can you still (if all the stars align) get hired into a University English department with an M.Sc. (and a PhD in addition) if it's from a British school?
- What kind of Master's degrees have you gotten? Any words of wisdom?
I feel like those questions are kind of silly, but I'm afraid of finding myself applying to a degree that isn't ideal for my aspirations. Any help at all would be appreciated!
I'm looking at taught Master's programs in the U.K. (that will hopefully lead into a PhD) and I have a couple questions about the kinds of degrees available. I'll be applying to either English Language or Linguistics of English/Historical English Linguistics. I know that at some schools MPhils are like MA's plus a thesis, while at others they are just MA's by a different name, which makes me wonder about all the other degrees. The options I've seen for my programs are: MPhil, M.Sc., M.St., MA. I'm looking hopefully towards Oxford, Cambridge, Edinburgh, and also schools like U of Cardiff, Manchester, Leeds. If I do end up pursuing a PhD, it will also be in in the U.K.
So my questions are:
- What exactly is an M.St.? Is it the same as a "studies" degree in North America? Do people take it seriously when you're applying to do a PhD?
- Can you still (if all the stars align) get hired into a University English department with an M.Sc. (and a PhD in addition) if it's from a British school?
- What kind of Master's degrees have you gotten? Any words of wisdom?
I feel like those questions are kind of silly, but I'm afraid of finding myself applying to a degree that isn't ideal for my aspirations. Any help at all would be appreciated!