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Worried about doing a PhD

M

Hi all, I am doing my second Masters at the LSE. Sadness is, i am only getting passed in my essays though I thought i worked hard. This is my second Masters, my previous one is a non-EU degree with a 79% in all subjects.

Now my concern is, if I only get passed in my present Masters, is there any possibility to be accepted for PhD program in UK universities?

Any response will be appreciated.
Thanks

L

You can't compare percentages across countries/continents. Unless you are doing a very quantitative masters, it would be virtually unheard of to get 79% in a UK/Irish course. A Masters with distinction is (generally) >70% overall, but even this is relatively rare.

A pass in a Masters is the norm - even for PhD candidates. Some universities don't even distinguish any other grades (i.e. merit or distinction) - it is simply pass or fail. If you get a distinction it is easier to get funding, but not having one would not prevent you being accepted into a PhD programme.

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