Considering masters, crazy or doable?

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I’ve been thinking about studying for a masters (most likely part time), however I’m beginning to wonder if this sounds like a crazy idea? Just for reference, graduated in 2008 and haven’t studied since. Have also been a SAHM for about 9 years (2 dc).
How easy is it to get back into study mode after such a long break?

15 hrs a week PT, 30+ FT. Also consider residential weeks and access to archives (including costs and traveling time)

Easy! I did mine when I was pregnant, took a year off and defended my thesis this year with an 18 month old.

I did an MSc about ten years ago - no first degree, and about twenty years since dong professional qualifications - it was fine, (apart from three hour written exam when typically I don't hand write anything longer than a card or post-it note).
However I learned as much from other students and the discussions as from the formal lectures - would you get that with online learning, and would that suit your learning style?

Things might be OK In September this year, but equally there could be bursts restricted to on-line learning.

It's not so much getting back into studying after a long break that's the issue, it's getting back into studying during a pandemic.

Try any sort (free) internet course and see how you get on. You'll either realise you can summon the motivation or you can't. Don't underestimate the pandemic effect on just getting stuff done...

I've done an OU masters. The workload is definitely doable around a job/ kids if you are committed. It eats up your otherwise 'leisure' time though, so only do it if you really want/ need to learn the stuff.

Started my doctorate when the baby was three months old. Had a huge break from study. It’s totally doable if you want it enough.

I hadn’t studied since 1996 and I’m now in my final year of a degree and starting a Masters in September.
Go for it. It might take a few weeks to get into the swing of studying again but then you’ll fly. It’s the best decision I’ve made in a long time.

For those who have done an MA later in life - did you solely do it for the qualification, or because you enjoyed study? I already have an MA-equivalent qualification which I took directly after my undergrad degree, but 20 years later I'm thinking of doing a part time MA (the same subject as my BA degree) simply because I enjoy the subject and love studying. I'm not planning a change of career (and I work full time). Does that sound like madness?!

I completed my professional qualifications (degree equivalent) as a librarian by age 25. In my mid 40s I went back into education, got a 1st in psychology followed by a masters and a doctorate. It was hard work returning to study but I enjoyed it. Older students often have better time management and organizational skills as well as their knowledge of the world.

I graduated in 1990 with a BA in Archaeology and then completed an MA English via the OU last year. I found reading academic papers pretty tough for the first few months, but once in the swing of studying it was very doable - I was awarded a distinction in the MA and only got a 2:2 in the BA 30 years before. I did it for myself alone and out of an interest in the subject. I have now been encouraged to submit a PhD proposal, which might be a step too far...

MrsBob - I did a psych MSc thinking I might do an Ed psych doctorate. I wasn’t 100% but was really interested in the subject anyway. Had studied it as part of my undergrad as well. If you can afford to, I don’t think studying for the sake of it is a waste of time. It teaches you lots of other skills too.