Why does nobody on Mumsnet ever have one degree?

[BertrandRussell]

It’s either at least 2, possibly 3 and one a Masters probably from Oxbridge, or left school with one GCSE in home economics......

I think it’s an age/demographics thing, too. In my (ancient) age group, Masters degrees are relatively rare (although I’ve got one from Oxbridge, natch) but for younger people it seems much more common to go straight from first degree to Masters.

Why is 2 degrees normal? In what circles? Only 1 person i know has 2 degrees (afaik)

Didn't even get an A level.

I have none so I realise I don't belong on this.......but just saying......

I have an degree PGCE a Masters and a Post Grad

I have one and professional qualification.

I am noticing more and more that the grads we take on have at least an MSc or MA. Plus a pgDip in something else. How the fuck the parents afford it I don't know.

I have a masters in Forensic Psychology - it sounded good at the time. I now do a completely different job. I failed home economics at school, I was always shite at cooking and sewing 😂

we have 90 as we are at right angles

or we have 180 because we are straight

or we have 360 because we go all the way round

Because people who have qualifications tend to be happy to share that they do...whereas those who are less qualified don't normally see the point in lifting their head above the parapet for target practice.

I have two, one is an MA. I was surprised by the number of people on my MA (professional) course who had at least another MA. Wish I could afford to keep studying

I've got 4 - thanks to a scholarship though, I'm not from money, was just very fortunate. I think there's a broad spectrum of qualifications here amongst members.

I've got a green cross code badge! I'm in a shit Job not a career but at least I can cross the road safely!

I have a couple of 1st degrees & failed a Masters...not employable tho. (-:

People tend to mention what makes them unique, rather than 'default' features. Mumsnet is aimed at middle-class British mothers. The average middle-class British woman will have A-levels, a degree or the professional equivalent, so Mumsnet posters with those qualifications won't bother to mention it. Having no post-GCSE qualifications, or postgraduate qualification, is rarer so it gets mentioned.

ItsAllGone19

Because people who have qualifications tend to be happy to share that they do...whereas those who are less qualified don't normally see the point in lifting their head above the parapet for target practice.

Yes I agree 100%

For people that have a B/M degree how do you then finance further degrees? Is it all self funded?

I was very fortunate in that my employer fully funded my master's degree (MBA). I was also lucky enough to get my undergraduate degree for free too because I'm old. No idea how younger people manage to self fund!

I don't understand how you get 4 degrees.

One was enough. Three years of hard slog.

I follow your theory by having 2 degrees. But neither are from Oxbridge. I am hoping to squeeze in another one at some point, if my employer will pay for it

@Flowersmakemyday
I self funded all 3 while working full time. 1 BA, 2 Msc. It was hard, but doable. No kids in the mix at that time.
My husband has one engineering msc. It took him 18 years to get it :D and has switched paths midway, so no use for it now....

I've got 1 that has got me absolutely nowhere I could have got my job with just GCSE's.

The degree pales into insignificance next to the certificate I got for completing all the outdoor activities with the kids on the school residential 😁

Just the one BA here!

I don't understand how you get 4 degrees.

For a researcher or an academic, three (Bachelors, Masters, Doctorate) is standard.

Pick up an extra Masters (maybe an MRes) or maybe an MPhil along the way - or take an MBA afterwards - and you've got to four without doing anything too outlandish.

Obviously most people have more sense

@Passmethecrisps are you me?!