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Jobs for Eng/Comp Sci graduates

  • 27-08-2010 05:22PM
    #1
    Walnut.
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28 ✭


    Hi all,

    Just wondering what would be a better career path for jobs. I've just completed a year in Computer Science in UCD and (long story short) I don't find it terribly interesting or challenging. I originally wanted to do Engineering but ended up doing Computer Science for one reason or another.

    I applied to the CAO back in January and now I've been offered a place in Engineering in UCD for this year and have to decide whether I want to take it or stick with Computer Science.

    One of the things that concerns me most is the availability of jobs. Are there many jobs available for Comp Sci or Engineering grads at the moment?

    Any replies appreciated! :)


Comments

  • #2
    Nolanger
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,556 ✭✭✭Nolanger


    Do engineering as you can always use that degree to move into computers later if you wish. Just don't do civil!


  • #3
    Walnut.
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28 ✭Walnut.


    Haha, I was thinking of electronic or something, not too sure yet though! Thanks for the reply.


  • #4
    gollem_1975
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,068 ✭✭✭gollem_1975


    do whatever course you'll enjoy the most.

    don't worry about what jobs are around at the moment.. 3 years is a long time there might be more or less jobs available in these areas in that timeframe and I doubt there are many people on these boards that can forecast you what the market will be like in 3 years time.

    with regards to any course 1 year might not be enough time to tell whether something is interesting or challenging.. the learning curve doesn't stayi.e. you won't be doing the same stuff in second year , 3rd year etc.

    the same may apply to eng as it did to comp sci. at least you have one year down already if you stay with comp sci.


  • #5
    Mr Marri
    Closed Accounts Posts: 266 ✭✭Mr Marri


    If you are thinking of Engineering I would recomend Electronics, I reckon it has the best longterm prospects. Civil is moribund and to be honest there was never much works for Mech's out side of building either. Chem is also a good choice also. Unfortunately there are about 1,000,000 eng grads so it's alway been tough to get a start and there are definity easier ways to make a living.


  • #6
    Walnut.
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28 ✭Walnut.


    Thanks for the advice everyone! In the end I decided to give Engineering a lash. Hope I've made the right decision :eek:


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