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golfpro - no guidelines (it just says it has to be easy to read)
I've always been a Tahoma girl, but everyone else seems to use Ariel
It seems such a silly thing to ask, but the presentation seems to be such an issue (and I know people who've had stupid things like style added to minor corrections)
I know someone who managed to get on a course with a third. They contacted the admissions tutor and begged for an interview and gave a great interview apparently so they made an exceptiion in their case. However, like sleepyhead says, they apparently haven't coped with the MA-level coursework very well. Perhaps you should contact the institutions direct and promote yourself as much as possible. It can be done, but you have to be tough and try as many places as possible. Stick to institutions that are not top of their league - try the ex-polys - as you will have more chance
I'm in IR. A lot of people take a Masters to 'cover up' a bad undergrad degree - you can't erase the 2.2, but a decent MA will show you have achieved a good mark at a higher level and so people will not be as interested in a less than fab undergrad mark. It's all a bit like A Levels - no one looks at your GCSEs much once you have the higher qualification IYSWIM
Studentships are not affected by being married, but it will matter if you apply for bursaries that are means tested as they will take your partners' income into account (but this may also apply if you live with your partner at the same address, regardless of whether you are married or not). You can't easily apply for hardship funds (for example) if your partner earns X amount - a with the dole
Being married will not affect employment - you could probably sue the pants off anyone who didn't give you a studentship purely for that reason on the grounds of discrimination!
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