Is your master’s degree useless?

New data show a shockingly high proportion of courses are a waste of money

IN THE COMING months millions of people across the northern hemisphere will apply to do postgraduate study. Most will top up an undergraduate qualification with a one- or two-year master’s degree in the hope that this will set them apart in a job market crowded with bachelor’s degrees.

This article appeared in the International section of the print edition under the headline “Is your master’s degree useless?”

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