Degree.... hhhhnnnnnnnnggggggggggggg!!!

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I was doing pretty well in my first module of computing & IT (which is a maths module, as you may have gathered) but this module doesn't count towards the engineering module I want to do meaning it's wasted. Additional to that, I can only continue my studies in October.

Then I need to choose between two options. Either way, I want a masters in engineering. The first option is to do 6 years and get a bachelors, with another three and a half years on top for a masters. The other option is 8 years straight to a masters, but no bachelors in the mean time.

Now I also need to find out what these degrees are actually worth before committing. They seem fairly broad so I don't really know, although I do want a degree.

Option 1: Six years for a bachelors.
Option 2: Eight years for a masters.

Now according to Unistats, the average salary 6 months after doing the bachelors is £33k. I already earn more than this so is it even worth it? The average salary 6 months after the masters is £37k, I already earn more than this with overtime, but it'd be nice to earn something like this without having to work seven days a week. My next goal, with a degree, is £60k but I don't really know how to go about getting there. I already love engineering and am in an engineering-ish environment so I've already committed to it, the decision I need to make now is how I'm going to squeeze as much cash as I can out of doing something I enjoy. Which is what exactly? Dunno. Engineering.



I don't know.


What say you OcUK?

 

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Some fantastic advice here, thanks guys

What type of engineering?
What type of experience do you currently have?
What sector?
The 33k / 37k seem high if anything. (coming from a recent mechanical engineering graduate)

My experience is in the HVAC maintenance industry, ten years experience as an engineer or supervisor. I can push past £40k with lots of OT but my goal is to earn this or more and still have a bit of a life outside of work.

As for which type of engineering I'd want to go in to, it doesn't matter too much as I enjoy all of it, I love challenges and finding solutions to problems.

 

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Ohai, cheers Macca for giving me a nudge

I've decided to go for a bachelors, starting in October. Quite excited really, just annoying that I have to wait a few more months but such is life.

That job you posted looks great macca, sounds just like the kind of thing I could work towards and still be able to benefit from my career experience. Sounds really interesting too, I think id love something like that.

Still haven't got the results from my last maths assignment, bloody anxious to see how I did!

 

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Cheers Kenai

To be honest it was a bit overwhelming as I didn't finish high school but I was always strong with maths and science so I think I did alright. Yes, I picked option 1 and have spoken to one of our clients who happens to be Engineering Council UK and they've confirmed that the degree I intend to do is in fact recognized by them, can't wait to start.

I must be honest I never had any ambition in life and just wanted to get by, this is mainly due to my upbringing and circumstances but now that I've had a taste of what this is like I'm really excited. I regret not doing this earlier in life but rather late than never I suppose.