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Will doing Masters degree help me get into another masters degree?

My first degree was in Economics and Finance. Frankly, I didn't do very well, although I did do enough to scrape a 2:1. There were a number of legitimate reasons for this underperformance, but it's...

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How to justify pursuing a Masters after a Ph.D. for Visa purposes? [closed]

I have recently completed my Ph.D. in Molecular Biology. Regarding my background, I have a BSc and an M.Sc. in biotechnology. During my Ph.D., I wanted to work extensively in the Neuroscience domain...

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How feasible is it to go back to BS to get a second degree?

I assume it varies from institution to institution, but out of curiosity. If a person graduates, from say computer science, and he wants to go back to his institution after a couple of years of...

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Are US universities generally reluctant to admit PhD students who already...

I am planning to do a Ph.D. in Math Education from one of the prominent universities in western Europe, and then do a Ph.D. in EEE/CSE.The reason being, I have a STEM background but due to clinical...

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Having just started a Master's in Economics degree I am feeling ambivalent,...

This question is from a young person who feels a bit lost and who would like some career advice—and possibly some encouragement, too. I will try to be as concise as possible and get straight to the...

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If I have a PhD in computer science, could I contribute to philosophical...

In the future, I'm planning to pursue a PhD in computer science. Alongside making technical contributions to the field of computer science (artificial intelligence in particular), I'd like to give my...

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Do I have to disclose that I have a masters degree if I am applying to a...

So I have a horrible GPA of 3.33/4 in Masters in Computer Science. I also have a Bachelors's degree in Computer Science as well. I was 21 years old when I flew into America to get a Masters's Degree....

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How do you add two independent master's degrees to your name?

Assuming you add one master's degree (Master of Science) like that:FirstName LastName, M.Sc.What is a proper way to add two independent1 master's degrees (both Master of Science)? Do you just add them...

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How does someone who holds two doctoral degrees sign their name?

If just received second doctoral degree, how does one sign their name at the end of an email or other correspondence. Would it just stay Dr. So and So or be Dr. Dr. So and So?

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Does one need a bachelor's in Math, if not a master's, before taking a PhD in...

This is actually just a revision of this question in relation to this answer.I ask "Does one need a master's in math before taking a PhD in pure math?" (And then applied to the US for this...

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Should I do another Master's in CS to take courses covering recent...

I already have a C.S. Master's degree with computer vision experience, but this was before deep learning. It's been 4 years since I've been out of school and most companies want engineers with deep...

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Faculty Member Enrolling for a Second Degree

Is it possible for a faculty member (tenure-track) to enroll for a second degree (preferably undergrad in another discipline, but related) while being employed? I know that it should also depend on the...

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Is it normal to attend an MSc program after the completion of a PhD program?

This is just for an example: suppose, someone finishes a Ph.D. in Biology. Now, for some reason (maybe a hobby, to invent something new, etc), he wants to study Electrical Eng. So, he gets admission...

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I am doing a PhD and I want to start a BA on the side, not sure how to...

I am close to the end of my second of five years of funded PhD in philosophy. Because of personal interest, I would like to start a part-time BA in Law on the side, which is tailored to people who have...

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Does it make sense to do two PhDs? Sociolinguistics and History

Dear academic community ,I am currently enrolled in a PhD program in the discipline of Sociolinguistics. Even though I like my topic of research and I am doing quite well, I cannot get over the fact...

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Apply for a second PhD in US in a related or same field

I seriously need advice. I did my first PhD in my home country (Italy) but it came out to be a disaster (no peer-reviewed pubblications, and none of them in my field), no support from my supervisor, no...

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Doing second master's degree on same subject vs applying for PhD without...

I have finished my master's in mathematics from an UK university with a first class distinction. I have always wanted to do a PhD in mathematics. But my supervisor is saying that the recommendation...

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Would doing another bachelor's make me competitive for graduate school?

I had a largely misguided journey through college, then fell in love with scholarship in the last 3 semesters when I began studying philosophy. The change in attitude is extremely clear on my...

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Can a masters student apply for a second masters in the same field at another...

Are students with masters degree allowed to enter a masters program in the same area at a good university?Is second masters a good option for a better research experience and improving your CV before...

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Lecturing in different fields

Do you need several PhD’s to lecture in different fields (cognitive neuroscience and psychology)? Usually?

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Can I study and obtain two PhDs in different subjects simultaneously?

I am a student of LLM. After LLM I want to do Ph.D on Waqf family courts. I am also interested in doing a Ph.D on comparative religion from Jamia Milia Islamia, New Delhi. My doubt is can I do a Ph.D...

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Why is it disadvantageous in graduate admissions to have a higher degree?

JeffE's answer here indicates that holders of a master’s degree are held to higher standards when it comes to graduate admissions. The stated requirements for some graduate programs (example from UC...

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I want to keep doing the sort of work I've been doing as a PhD student,...

Note: I am aware of this other post that covers why doing many PhDs in different subjects is not a good path. My question is different: can I do multiple PhDs in the same subject, or very similar...

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I am going to complete my PhD in Latin America soon, should I enroll for a...

I am completing my PhD in Chemical Engineering at one of the best universities in Latin America. I was also a visiting scholar at a university in the US during my PhD studies. However, Brazil has...

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How can I overcome bad/low GPA to graduate adimissions?

First: I want to do grad school, and I'm a undergraduate student.Now, I have a really bad GPA. My probable final GPA value will be 2.0, and I'm an international student. Still, I have two papers...

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What are the requirements for a second bachelors if I already have one in an...

For context, I’ve lived in the USA my whole life. I currently have a bachelors degree from a state university in business administration. At 31 I’m considering pursuing a degree in mathematics. I was...

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Does a second degree disvalue the first one?

What are your thoughts on someone with a math major (or physics or CS) who has a second degree in quantitative finance or financial engineering? Could you ever take someone like this seriously as a...

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Should I do a second master to increase my chance of getting into a PhD...

In my country (France), your first and second year of your Master are two different program. My second year of Master was in a remote program (the exams were not remote).After 20ish applications, I...

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Second Masters (Art therapy and then educational psychology) [closed]

Im doing a masters in Art therapy. Im not sure how the job scenario would be for it moving forward. However, is it ok to do a second masters in educational psychology?

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