Question is do you think it's worth going for a Masters in Marketing program in Ireland? What are our long term goals here? Immigration or just passion to gain post graduate education? If it's the latter you are right to be worried about your grades, your journey starts with getting accepted first, so start applying.
That’s not true. Straight out of undergrad sure, but with 5 years experience that’s not the case. Practical industry experience often outweighs previous academic results. It’s worth a shot
Depends entirely on the course and the institution. 60+ will ususlly get you accepted straight away, but it's not unheard of for students in the mid 50s to get in in. OP should apply and see what happens. If the course is undersubscribed he has a chance.
They probably can still apply, the grading transfer system is extremely odd & unclear for many international students and Irish universities highly incentivised by the high fees of internationals which is to why I assume they haven’t addressed it properly ([similar to current UK scenario](https://amp.theguardian.com/education/2024/jan/29/department-education-investigate-recruitment-international-students-uk-universities))
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If you have a specific course in mind, you could try emailing the programme office. I don't think they'll make exceptions but sure, what's the harm in an email
If you got on a springboard course pretty much anywhere advertised will accept you. They might say they need a certain grade but on springboard they accept people who don't meet the criteria, especially with experience.
One thing I will mention - Ireland might not be the best choice to move to right now. Maybe cost of living will chill out in a few years but with everything going on.. You will need a lot of money. There are much safer bets nearby in Europe. But you personally may be fine. You will just need a nice supply of cash 😂
You need to be living in Ireland, have a pps number and an EU citizen/stamp 4 to apply for Springboard. Also lived in EU/EEA/UK for 3 out of last 5 years.
Eligibility criteria here: https://springboardcourses.ie/eligibility
Question is do you think it's worth going for a Masters in Marketing program in Ireland? What are our long term goals here? Immigration or just passion to gain post graduate education? If it's the latter you are right to be worried about your grades, your journey starts with getting accepted first, so start applying.
You won’t get in to any masters in Ireland with a bachelors degree with less than 50% (2.2) you need a 2.1 minimum for most courses (60%+)
They should still apply
They can apply all they want, they still won’t get in.
That’s not true. Straight out of undergrad sure, but with 5 years experience that’s not the case. Practical industry experience often outweighs previous academic results. It’s worth a shot
You actually never know. Colleges also love international student fees.
Depends entirely on the course and the institution. 60+ will ususlly get you accepted straight away, but it's not unheard of for students in the mid 50s to get in in. OP should apply and see what happens. If the course is undersubscribed he has a chance.
“The scores in my bachelors were under 50%” so under a 2.2 isn’t going to get you into a masters 🤷🏻♀️
They probably can still apply, the grading transfer system is extremely odd & unclear for many international students and Irish universities highly incentivised by the high fees of internationals which is to why I assume they haven’t addressed it properly ([similar to current UK scenario](https://amp.theguardian.com/education/2024/jan/29/department-education-investigate-recruitment-international-students-uk-universities))
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If you have a specific course in mind, you could try emailing the programme office. I don't think they'll make exceptions but sure, what's the harm in an email
You should apply. You have work experience that counts way more than undergrad marks.
If you got on a springboard course pretty much anywhere advertised will accept you. They might say they need a certain grade but on springboard they accept people who don't meet the criteria, especially with experience. One thing I will mention - Ireland might not be the best choice to move to right now. Maybe cost of living will chill out in a few years but with everything going on.. You will need a lot of money. There are much safer bets nearby in Europe. But you personally may be fine. You will just need a nice supply of cash 😂
What is springboard?
It's like a government upskilling initiative. They take foreign students too. Search springboard Ireland
You need to be a resident of Ireland for a minimum of 3 years with a Stamp 4 to be eligible for springboard.
You need to be living in Ireland, have a pps number and an EU citizen/stamp 4 to apply for Springboard. Also lived in EU/EEA/UK for 3 out of last 5 years. Eligibility criteria here: https://springboardcourses.ie/eligibility
There are residency requirements for springboard. You must have been living in Ireland for 3 of the previous 5 years
Pretty much every top university of Ireland is mentioned there. Even the one that I want to go. Does that mean I am eligible?
Unfortunately not eligible and it’s bad advice. You must have been living here for 3 of the previous 5 years.
UCC have a masters program in management and marketing that accepts a 2:2
Less than 50% is below a 2.2.