text: Clare: I knew everything would be different this time around (a lot has changed in 40 years!) but the Research and Scholarship module was very useful in refreshing academic skills and vocabulary. In addition, I hadn’t anticipated how much the life- and work-skills that I’ve gained since leaving university would help. I’ve got more confidence now, I’m older, and expressing my opinions doesn’t worry me so much – you can’t be right or wrong, you just have a view which is as valid as anyone else’s.
  Maggie: As I am retired, sessions during the day fit in very well. I had some family problems this year and the MA has given me something else to focus on.
  Clare: It really does! I still have a part time job as well as family commitments, and the timetable fits well with these.