Second degree, also planning on a masters

[Ethereal23]

Hey, so I did a previous degree and it went awful, so right now I am doing a second degree and hoping to do a masters. My first year results for my second degree is reasonable, my second year results are not that bad. But obviously, I want the highest grade possible.

I realised what I wanted to do at the final year of my first degree and it was too late. So, even though I kick myself every now and then, I just swear to god that I can make these years fly by and get the career of my dreams and such.

Its so hard to be patient for so long, I just hope things will be fine. I guess, I will talk about another thing on another thread. Its my first mumsnet thread and I don't really have a family of my own(meaning no husband and kids).

Ethereal good on you for going back. My advice to you would be my advice to all students who want to get a 2: 1 or above, which is what is usually needed to pursue a Masters- be consistent in your grades. Try hard for every assignment and don't write some off thinking others will make up for it. To get an overall good grade, you need consistency, not one amazing mark and then a 40. I'd also take advantage of the fact that most academics now offer office hours, help with essays, essay writing skills or whatever- there's a whole heap of resources out there and I really admire the students who aren't naturally brilliant who put themselves out there and try to improve all the time. I've worked with students on the verge of failing who, with some good advice, have been able to get a high 2:1 through seeking feedback and acting on it.

Good luck with it all.

I am not saying you are not naturally brilliant by the way- you may be, I don't know your grades! Some students just sit where they are though, and don't try to move upwards - some really do engage and it usually pays off. I'd encourage you to get as much academic help as possible, whatever grades you are getting!

Hey, I do Open University degree in Health Sciences so its going to be different. If you know the grade boundaries, then cool. If not, here are the grade boundaries.

1st class= 85 to get in OU
2.1= 70 to get in OU
2.2=55 to get in OU
3rd class= 40 to get in OU

For my first year modules I got 60 in one module and 70 on another

For my second year, so far my results are...54, 61, 65, 77 and 85(for a quiz)...I am looking at my feedback to improve on my work a lot more.

Thanks, I am definitely going to go for all of them.

Hi, I'm also in my 2nd year of an OU Health Sciences degree! My advice would be use every bit of info the OU give you, as they really do give so much guidance. When it comes to the assignments, they offer so much help with what information you need to draw on, so make sure you go back and read every relevant section and activity. I've tried to do this and have got good marks so far. 6 years is a long slog though, but overall I am enjoying the course!