Wibu to do a masters in an arts subject with no particular end goal?

[IdblowJonSnow]

Been contemplating this for a month or two. There are places left for this Autumn so little time left to decide now. If i go for it I'll be leaving a relatively low paid and unfulfilling job but I wouldn't be earning for a year and would need to borrow 10k which makes me nervous. I'm also anxious that I'm no longer up to it, I haven't written an essay for approx 20 years. I would hope that there will be better job prospects at the end but there is certainly no guarantee. Has anyone done a similar course in similar circumstances and are you happy you did or any regrets? Thank you.

Unless you are financially stable, you're crazy. Sorry. It won't bring you any extra prospects.

I wouldn't do it in the hope of better job prospects, because it's very unlikely to make a difference.

For the experience, sure. Though I'd be reluctant to borrow 10k.

What do you want to get out of it though? If it's career, there will be much better routes.

The course itself probably doesn't get you better job prospects but the process of being at uni, surrounded by other people starting out might inspire you to move on into something more fulfilling. Plus could be good chances to network with visiting speakers, attend career fairs in specific industries etc, do extra curricular stuff which is relevant to build a portfolio.

But the course alone will not make a difference.

What is it you want to do at the end of it and are there alternative routes to getting there

I would do it. You only live once, and you never know what might happen.
And education is always an investment. Always, always, always.

You do not what will happen if you don't take the chance though. You'll keep plodding on...

I did my first degree at age 40 and never earned a penny from it, but I don't care. I would happily pay to do a Masters on the same basis, if I had enough money. Academic study for self-development is a joy and can even be a necessity IMHO - so what if it doesn't increase your job prospects? Nor do lots of things we willingly pay out for - new clothes, holidays, birthday gifts for friends, mobile phone upgrades, exercise equipment, chocolate... if that's what will make you feel fulfilled and happy, spend the money and make the most of the opportunity. The only things to consider are: will other family members have to suffer some serious deprivation to pay for your course out of the family budget, and can you afford the repayments if you don't find employment once your course finishes?