Hello,
last summer i got my degree in physics. I would like to know what are my options after that...it was a 3rd class degree..i dont know what to do and i ill be able to work or study after september...can u suggest anything??(I am keen on earth science)

anyone plz??can someone answer me?

ok, first of all, can you do a MSc in Earth Science with a physics degree? Can you do an MSc with a 3rd? What jobs are there for graduates with a 3rd? I think you need to research these questions.

do u know to answer me??what can i do now under these circumstances??

As TreeofLife says you need to research these questions yourself. If you want an MSc each university will have different requirements, it is up to you to look at their webpages and check if you have those requirements. You can't expect someone from a forum to do all that work for you. If you want to go into work, again you need to contact potential employers yourself and ask them if you have the right requirements for the job. Having a 3rd doesn't mean you have no options, it just means you have to work harder to find out what they are.

what do you think it's better??search for a job or doing a masters??and do you know if it is possible to go at earth science with a physics degree??

Hi Ntinos

The best way to answer your question will be to contact universities and ask about their entry requirements.

Your undergraduate degree is in a science subject, but you may need to demonstrate that you have the relevant experience / understanding to move into a different branch of the sciences at postgraduate level.

A 3rd class degree won't necessarily prevent you from studying a Masters, but it may limit your options. As a general rule universities look for a 2.1 / 2.2 or higher for admission to postgraduate programmes. Some may be more flexible than this - it will depend how competitive your programme is.

I would find some courses you're interested in and get in touch with admissions tutors to discuss their criteria and your circumstances.

Hope that helps!

Mark

Thanks for your advice...i will start doing that then...can i ask you something else??with a 3rd, is it better to search for a job and then after some years do a masters or go straight to masters?

Again it is difficult to answer that question, some relevant experience might help you get into a masters if you don't match the grade requirements. And work experience always looks good on a CV. But the job market is tough so it depends if there are jobs out there in your field. I'd check out both options and see what opportunities are available before making a decision.

Hi Ntinos

It's really going to depend on your career goals. A Masters can help in some career paths, but it won't automatically make you more employable or compensate for a lower undergraduate result.

It's possible that some work experience might help you gain admission to a Masters programme - but it would have to be relevant to the subject you intend to study.

I see...thank you all for your help..i hope i will find something to do..

I don't know how it is now, but certainly a few years ago the entry requirements for a Chartered Accountant training place included having a degree. The class and subject didn't matter at all and I know of someone who became a Chartered Accountant with just an Ordinary Degree (lower than a Third) in Electronics. That may be one way to go.

pf329 can you tell me what is this exactly?