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Suggestions for Self Funded Masters

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  • 18-09-2012 1:10am
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    jmurt
    Registered Users Posts: 7 ✭


    Howdy all

    My brother is looking at doing a research masters off his own bat as the taught ones in Ireland seem not to be worth much if you already have an undergrad. Doesn't want to leave home - so no point suggesting it (I have on many occasions) so basically his idea is to find an agreeable supervisor and propose a project - potentially one that would not incur the cost of materials etc ( thinking some modelling analysis etc) in the Environmental field

    Anyone got any suggestions for industry relevant studies ( he is not an academic at heart) and would rather get proficient in some software or get some skills and get the foot in the door using that

    All suggestions welcome
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    Turbulent Bill
    Registered Users Posts: 1,627 ✭✭✭Turbulent Bill


    Most people who do a self-funded eng masters want to research a very particular field - they're not looking for random suggestions. Would he not investigate a research masters instead and see what might be available off-the-shelf (so to speak)? There's likely to be huge demand for scholarships for paid studentships, but even if he's paying his own way he'll have a research group for academic support.

    The fees cost will dwarf any material costs etc., so I wouldn't restrict the choice to analysis-type research.


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