30th May 2012, 02:43 PM
My opinion for what its worth - do the Masters. Perhaps look into the possibility of doing it part time over 2 years enabling you to work as well. I think you should look at it from the glass half full point of view and bear in mind that a Masters has never done anyones career any harm, rather than just considering whether it provides instant gratitification....from an economic point of view it also makes sense to start a Masters where you have already been studying as I guess you have somewhere to live, possibly already have a job, support networks etc. As for coming back to education after working for a while, its not impossible but it does become harder. Believe me as someone who started a Masters far too late in life and wishes he had done it 20 years earlier....
As for the future, look beyond the shores of Britain. There are a lot more archaeology jobs in the world outside of the UK, than in it. Many countries wouldn't even consider you as a serious candidate without at least a Masters qualification...
As for the future, look beyond the shores of Britain. There are a lot more archaeology jobs in the world outside of the UK, than in it. Many countries wouldn't even consider you as a serious candidate without at least a Masters qualification...
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