I have a B. sc in Geology with a CGPA not up to 3.0 which means a second class lower, also, currently employed in the downstream sector of the Petroleum Industry. I intend going for MSc in Supply Chain Management in the Uk. I need an advice concerning my academic background and my MSc course of Intent. will i be admitted with such a CGPA ? Will my choice of course pose any hindrance because of my first degree?

Best advice I would be able to give you would be to contact the admin department of the university you wish to apply for and see what they say. Good luck (up)

Rowlands, i'm pretty optimistic u will be accepted to d M.Sc programme u want. I say this because there's a friend of mine who currently doing his M.Sc in Supply Chain Mgt. @ RGU. His bachelors degree was in Public Administration {2:2}. There's every possibility u will be accepted, esp. if u give a strong worded motivation/personal statement..

Best of Luck!

Cynical me says assuming you're an international student, the vast majority of uni's (including most top ones), will be happy to have you despite the 2.2.

Why UK? Have you considered Australia? I've heard www.gradschool.com.au is v good at online courses (part of University of Newcastle) and might not be so snooty as UK unis?

Most unis would be happy to take your money in exchange for a MSc.

i also tend to the opinion of the majority here.
if you are an EU-student it will be difficult to get a place, if you are a non-EU student, you will get a place at nearly any university! every international student is seen as a money cow that can be milked! and they will certainly not let you fail, another advantage.
There is actually quite a discussion in the UK, about some universities accepting international students no matter what, because of the money issue! Make sure to pick a university that doesn't have a reputation for doing that, otherwise you can end up in a course where a not small number of people hardly speak any English!

I would think communication may be hindered somewhat...

Hi Rowlands!

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