eliza1

In Canada a lot of the schools I've looked at require a 4 year BA in order to meet the minimum requirements for admission. The school I graduated had a choice of 3 year BA, 4 year BA or 4 year honours BA. I did the 3 year so I do have a BA degree but it still leaves me a bit short for what they require for a lot of the schools I've looked at in Canada. Certain 4th year class requirements I guess. Is it different other places? Maybe I should broaden my scope of the schools I've been looking at. I was thinking of looking at some American universities too but figured the requirements would be pretty similar... I was just wondering if I should just take some classes on my own to make it up or if I should bother because I do have a BA already, I don't know. I might just take some classes as a non-degree student to prepare a bit more....

Hm, thanks, I didn't even consider that. Definitely good to keep in mind. It's good to know you had a good experience with your non-degree classes... it gives me hope. The situation is redeemable! Does anyone know how common it is for applicants to be admitted to an MA with only a 3 year BA? I'd much rather go the qualifying year route (or right into the MA haha), I'm just not sure how common it is and it makes me nervous that it seems to be only for "exceptional candidates" (according to most of the school websites i've looked at.). Any tips on how I can boost myself into the "exceptional" category? Has anyone been in this situation and had some success?

Hello all, I want to do an MA in history but I only have a three year degree from my previous school. I have a 3.3 GPA overall but only 2 courses in third year courses and no 4th year. Some schools it seems you can apply and get admitted to a qualifying year to make up the deficiencies but it doesn't seem like this is the norm. Does anyone know if it's possible to apply to a university as a non degree status to make up the deficiencies and the apply to other schools from there? Thanks.