iMSM or Aston MIM

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Mehiemeed

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Posted Oct 05, 2020 12:25

hello,
I am finalizing between UIUC iMSM or Aston MiM. both programs are good, however, one has a dissertation, while the other not.

any thoughts?

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StuartHE

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Posted Oct 05, 2020 12:42

The iMSM will be more selective and UIUC is a much more prestigious brand with a larger alumni network in most countries. If you want to take an PhD, a programme with a dissertation will be useful.

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Mehiemeed

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Posted Oct 05, 2020 21:03

Hello,
thank you, can you elaborate on what do you mean by more selective? ie, selective in what? entering? although i have entered with only recommendation letters, CV, and interviews.
iMSM doesnt have a dissertation, does that mean i cannot purse a PHD after?

Hello, thank you, can you elaborate on what do you mean by more selective? ie, selective in what? entering? although i have entered with only recommendation letters, CV, and interviews.  iMSM doesnt have a dissertation, does that mean i cannot purse a PHD after?

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StuartHE

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Posted Oct 05, 2020 23:19

By selective, I mean the percentage of qualified applicants who are admitted.

You can take a PhD without a masters dissertation.

By selective, I mean the percentage of qualified applicants who are admitted.  You can take a PhD without a masters dissertation.

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Inactive User

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Posted Oct 07, 2020 19:16

If your goal is a PhD, why not pursue something that's a bit more research-focused? Having some kind of research output would be pretty important if you anticipate applying for further studies.

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Zoe

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Posted Oct 14, 2020 20:08

By selective, I mean the percentage of qualified applicants who are admitted.

You can take a PhD without a masters dissertation.

hmmm not sure about that one, you need at least a masters and a lot of universities (Russell group) will wish to know what the dissertation grade is. Some scholarships will also ask for a min grade on disstertation.

[quote]By selective, I mean the percentage of qualified applicants who are admitted.  You can take a PhD without a masters dissertation.  [/quote] hmmm not sure about that one, you need at least a masters and a lot of universities (Russell group) will wish to know what the dissertation grade is.  Some scholarships will also ask for a min grade on disstertation.

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StuartHE

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Posted Oct 14, 2020 20:46

There are universities outside the Russell Group. Unlike the UK, where the PhD is often completed in 3 or 4 years, is most countries PhD students have no prior masters.

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