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Which type of masters should i do 'taught' or 'research'?

  • 14-02-2009 02:04PM
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    i am currenty on a 3.4 QCA and i have been advised that doing a masters would greatly improve my oportuinitys for employment and allow me to progress within the field also (am doing materials and construction tech education).

    but i dont know whether to do a taught or research masters... is anyone out there current doing one or the other, or have done in the past?

    id appreciate any advice availible
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  • #2
    5uspect
    Moderators, Arts Moderators Posts: 10,590 Mod ✭✭✭✭5uspect


    It really depends on the career path you wish to take.

    Take engineering for example, a research path would be ideal as you have a project to solve. Many engineering postgrads go on to do PhDs. Teaching would be better suited to a taught postgrad as you learn new skills rather than research a particular topic.

    In your case I'd say its difficult to decide. You could pursue research into novel construction materials, with the potential for a PhD or focus more on developing your teaching skills with a taught postgrad.

    You need to ask your self what is it you want to do for the next decades. If you enjoy working on a project where you are expected to engage in experimentation, and research or would you rather attend more lectures in a similar manner to your undergrad.

    Of course don't be afraid to get out of UL and apply elsewhere.


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