Is it allowed to study for a master's degree in a different field?

Studying for a master's degree is no longer strange to new graduates, however, deciding whether to study in a different field or in the right field depends on many factors. So is it allowed to study for a master's degree in a different field in Vietnam? The following article will help you answer questions about this issue.

Is it allowed to study for a master's degree in a different field?

Circular 15 of the Ministry of Education and Training issued in 2014 allows bachelors after graduating from university to study for a master's degree in a different field. The regulation also clearly divides 3 groups: Other fields, correct fields, and related fields in master's entrance exams.

For example, when you enter a master's program in Business Administration, you need to graduate from an undergraduate degree majoring in one of the following groups:

Other majors: Other majors in Humanities, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Journalism, Law, Natural Sciences, Engineering Technology, Engineering, Architecture, Agriculture - Forestry and Fisheries.
Right major, suitable major: Business Administration.
Related majors: Other majors in the Business and Management field.

Conditions for studying a master's degree in a different field

In addition to meeting the requirements for a university degree, you must meet other conditions regarding additional knowledge, work experience, background and health. These are factors to consider whether you are allowed to study in a different field or not.

To study a master's program in a different field, students must fully meet the following conditions:

Have a university degree issued by a university in Vietnam. In case students have a university degree issued by a foreign university, they must have it notarized into Vietnamese and submit it along with a certificate of the degree from the Department of Quality Management of the Ministry of Education and Training.
Study and take additional exams in related subjects and credits.
Have at least 2 years of experience in the professional field relevant to the applied major.
Pass the master's entrance exam, which includes 3 knowledge blocks: basic knowledge of the industry, specialized knowledge and English.
Candidates who meet the foreign language requirement may be exempted from the English test (IELTS English certificate of at least 6.0 or equivalent).
Prepare complete documents and submit on time, good health to ensure study.

Here is some information for those who are planning to study for a master’s degree in a different field. Everyone can refer to it to have the best preparation for the upcoming journey.

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