Masters in Engineering (Civil)

friendface

I'm in my final year of my degree course in Civil Engineering and I am interested in pursuing a Masters next year. I would like to get some advice though, as I'm really not sure what route to take and what would be most beneficial for my future career.

I have quite an interest in the area of sustainability and renewable energy but don't know what course would suit me. I was hoping someone here who is currently doing a masters or has already done a masters might be able to recommend some courses I could look in to.

Also, are there any colleges that are especially well-regarded in the field of engineering research. I would have no problem traveling abroad to study if I felt it was worth it.

Also, this might seem like a silly question: but can someone tell me what the difference is between the MEng and MEngSc on offer from some Universities.

Also, this might not be the right place to be asking this, but does anyone know what grants and scholarships are available for studying abroad, and would they be very difficult to get. I am currently getting the basic county council grant to study here but I don't think I would get a grant if I go abroad?

Excuse all the questions. I would just like to explore all my options and hopefully start making applications to a few courses after Christmas. There isn't much on the job market here for Civil Engineers at present so I believe a Masters or a pHD would be my best option for the moment, that is if I can get funding. It would also give me a chance to get experience in a specialist area, hopefully increasing my chance of getting a job when I qualify.

Thanks in advance for any advice you can offer, and Happy Christmas

StrucMech

I just read your post and I`m in the exact same situation you were in 2 years ago...final year Structural Engineering! I`m interested to hear what you did after you finished your degree? I`m also thinking a masters but then would it be better to go abroad and get some experience? Any tips?

forfcksake

kinda bumping this thread, i'm going into my final year in civil engineering in galway and i'm considering doing a masters or some sort of further study anyway, so what i'm wondering is, is there any point in doing a masters in civil eng. (something like geotechnics) as there isn't really any jobs out there anyway i know it will boost your opportunities but i was thinking of maybe doing a postgrad diploma in project management which kind of opens up your options - http://www.tcd.ie/civileng/postgraduate/diploma/projectmanagement.php or is there a way of kind of changing the direction of your course by doing a further course in business or finance?
I could be way off here - let me know if I am anyway!!

graduate

but i was thinking of maybe doing a postgrad diploma in project management which kind of opens up your options - http://www.tcd.ie/civileng/postgradu...management.php or is there a way of kind of changing the direction of your course b

also see http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056236177