Am I too old to do an MSc??

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Long story short I qualified as a nurse back in the day when it was a Diploma not a degree. The year after I qualified the course became a BSc. I could have stayed on for an additional year to ‘top up’ to a degree but needed desperately to earn money so didn’t.
I then had a chance to top up around 15 years ago, started but had to drop out as was Mum to two SEN kids ( didn’t know about the SEN then and massively beat myself up that I couldn’t juggle it all).
I have always lived studying, originally wanted to be a Scientist ( had an offer from Imperial but didn’t get the A level grades). Always regretted not getting a degree.
Anyhow, have been chipping away doing top up modules self funded and will finally get my degree next summer. Have really enjoyed studying and have seen a remote MSc in a really interesting subject related to my work although unlikely to advance my career although I’m happy with my role so thats not a primary concern.
My question am I mad to do a Masters in my early 50’s, I will have to self funded and it will be around 16k I think.

Nope. Never too old.

You’re never too old!

No. I did one in my late 40"s and there were plenty of students older than me.

Do it. Though it's bloody hard work

Definitely not! Do it! Life's too short to not do something you'd really enjoy.

No, I’m considering doing one and I’m in my seventies.

I would go for the part-time option if you can find a good course that’s offered that way.

Defo give it a go. I'm thinking of doing one in a random subject, usually the preserve of youngsters and I'm old. I figure I can leave at different levels, if it's not for me.😊

No you’re never too old! If you love it, and it’s possible, do it.

Do it! I started a 2-year career related, PG at 60 after getting my degree as a mature student. Like you, I love studying.

Im 49 and im doing one. I got a post graduate
loan from student finance to pay for it.

I did it in my 50s go for it!

I did mine at 60 and am now doing my PhD. Go for it.

Definitely not.

I work in a university and we have loads of mature students. Go for it!

Friends dad is doing it at 76! (he got bored after retirement!) Absolutely go for it!!

Not at all, and not as uncommon as you might think either - good luck!

Do you not need an Honours degree first?

Not too old at all, I knew people in their 70's who did their masters at the same time as me, and there were plenty in their 40's and 50's.

For me, the time and financial commitment would NOT be worth it for something that would not advance my career but obviously thats a personal choice.

Well in 4 years you'll be 4 years older but have a degree

I did my MSc when I was 40, Retired at 50 and did an MA. A friend got her PhD when she was 70. Good luck.

Do you work in the nhs? They funded mine.

Definitely not! There were people in their 50s and 60s in my masters class last year (I was 38).

Learning is for everyone. Well done you on getting your degree.

No! I did one in my early 40s, funded by my work.

Fellow nurse, not quite 50s however working with those that are and have absolutely smashed studying for masters level. Go for it

I know someone who has just finished her masters at 54. There were staff near their retirement doing Masters where I last worked.

Go for it! My friend is 61 and doing the same Masters as I am. He’s enjoying it although he says he takes a little longer to absorb the info than me (mid 40’s). Age shouldn’t hold you back. If you’d enjoy it then do it.