Mature study and retraining
What masters would you do in my shoes?
graceholloway · 28/10/2021 14:43
Hi Mumsnet brains trust,
A few years ago I did a media degree, and currently work as a media advisor.
I am starting a masters next year and was wondering if I might be making a mistake staying in the same field (considering the relatively low future earning potential).
What would you study if you were in my shoes and looking to potentially make a change?
I have strong writing skills, people skills etc, just looking for ideas I can investigate really.
BlackKittyKat · 28/10/2021 18:02
No answer I'm afraid, as I'm in a similar industry to you. Following to see your responses 
stillonthattightrope · 28/10/2021 18:13
Surely the starting point is what you want to do or what interests you?
I'd probably do something in social sciences because that's my interest. What's yours?
Capricornandproud · 28/10/2021 18:25
It depends where you want your life to go. Are you looking to progress? Would a Business or Management Masters serve you better? Or excel in your role/field?
EdmontinaTiresofNameFlipping · 28/10/2021 23:12
What was your motivation in applying for the postgraduate degree you’ve been accepted for?
graceholloway · 29/10/2021 13:00
@EdmontinaTiresofNameFlipping
Thanks everyone.
In terms of my goal, my priority at the moment is just to earn more. For instance, one of the courses I've been accepted to is a Masters of Health Communication which would help me to get a role at a pharmaceutical company. I'm a bit of a workaholic and want to be compensated better for the time and I put into work (over the course of my career, not just the next few payrises)
I'm really interested to hear people's thoughts about MBAs.
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