Which Masters programme?

hjoeboy

Just finished my undergrad (in Mech Eng) a couple of weeks ago, fairly confident I'll be getting a first class honours. So now I'm trying to chose a masters so I'm looking for opinions on which one.

I'm looking at 2 in Queens: Sustainable Electrical Energy Systems or Advanced Mechanical Engineering.

I'm also considering one in UCC: Sustainable Energy.

I've looked at Mech Eng in UCD but thats 2 years so I'm not dure about that one at all!

Has anyone any advice for me??

Also, am I limiting myself, at this very early stage in my career, by not doing it in pure mechanical?

breadmonkey

hjoeboy wrote: »

Also, am I limiting myself, at this very early stage in my career, by not doing it in pure mechanical?

Sorry can't help with the general question but I would say that a Masters should be about some degree of specialisation.

Darren1o1

I guess the true question is, where do you see yourself working? What or where would you like to work?

hjoeboy

breadmonkey wrote: »

Sorry can't help with the general question but I would say that a Masters should be about some degree of specialisation.

Yes I never thought of it like that, thanks.

Darren1o1 wrote: »

I guess the true question is, where do you see yourself working? What or where would you like to work?

I would indeed like to work in the power generation sector but I'm not sure about the opportunities available here as I have been trying very hard to get something but with no luck!

Darren1o1

hjoeboy wrote: »

Yes I never thought of it like that, thanks.



I would indeed like to work in the power generation sector but I'm not sure about the opportunities available here as I have been trying very hard to get something but with no luck!

There is some good stuff in the UK. Cranfield and Heriott Watt to name a few... I would be more inclined to either get experience and and later apply to power gen (Since they often prefer exp) or getting a master directly related to the field you want to work in. Other things you could do is get some courses done on that industrial standards e.g. BPV, ASME B31.3, ASME B31.1 etc etc

Arciphel

I think a PhD should be very focused, but a Masters less so, especially nowadays. I might be wrong, but it seems like everyone is into sustainable/renewable energy at the moment - but not everyone can work in this field, at least not in Ireland. I'd be inclined to recommend the Advanced Mech Eng route, but that's just me.

hjoeboy

Arciphel wrote: »

I think a PhD should be very focused, but a Masters less so, especially nowadays. I might be wrong, but it seems like everyone is into sustainable/renewable energy at the moment - but not everyone can work in this field, at least not in Ireland. I'd be inclined to recommend the Advanced Mech Eng route, but that's just me.

Hmmmm I really am confused! I guess I will just ahve to bite the bullet and pick one.

On another note, can anyone recommend a good recruitment firm to register with for some engineering based jobs?? I have heard good things about Collins McNicholas....?

chris85

hjoeboy wrote: »

Hmmmm I really am confused! I guess I will just ahve to bite the bullet and pick one.

On another note, can anyone recommend a good recruitment firm to register with for some engineering based jobs?? I have heard good things about Collins McNicholas....?

Collins McNicholas seem decent. I am working with them at the moment for a role as finishing my masters. They seem quite good.

hjoeboy

I have been made two offers:

1) Sustainable Energy in UCC
2) Sustainable Electrical Energy Systems in QUB

Can anyone give me any advice/opinions on these either of these courses or colleges (with regard to their engineering reputation)? I'm finding it really hard to decide and I have to make up my mind very soon. BTW, location is not an issue for me, I will be looking at moving either way.

pljudge321

hjoeboy wrote: »

I have been made two offers:

1) Sustainable Energy in UCC
2) Sustainable Electrical Energy Systems in QUB

Can anyone give me any advice/opinions on these either of these courses or colleges (with regard to their engineering reputation)? I'm finding it really hard to decide and I have to make up my mind very soon. BTW, location is not an issue for me, I will be looking at moving either way.

I'd go with Queens, especially if you've done the undergrad down here. Check that the modules are actual masters level modules and not just a jumble of fourth year modules from the undergrad courses.