How should I select the correct path for doing my higher studies I have already completed my four year degree in Computer Science. Now I'm working as a trainee software engineer.However I wish to continue my studies further, and want to do a MSc or phd as I am interesting on doing higher studies. But I'm afraid of applying for a phd because I feel I'm not good enough to do a phd yet.(I have a second upper class). Therefore I think to follow a MSc and I'm very interesting in data science field. But I have doubt, whether I am going to take a right decision or not when selecting the path for doing higher studies. Please could some one help me to understand the way of selecting the correct path for doing higher studies for a fresh graduate student. Highly appreciate your suggestions.
For physics PhDs in the UK, the minimum requirement is a 2:1 in your undergraduate degree, which you have (I say physics specifically because that is what I have experience with). However, applications are so competitive that you usually need above the bare minimum to be considered. This means either having a better grade in your undergrad or doing a Master's degree.

My suggestion to you is apply to both MScs and PhDs simultaneously. Then, if you get accepted to a PhD, great; if not, then do the MSc and apply for PhDs once you've done that. Good luck!