Masters after a BEng/MEng?

username5119882

Hi
Planning to do a 3 to 4 year BEng program, and then apply for further studies at another university.
Should I be applying for a masters after:
a) BEng course
b) BEng then Msc
c) MEng (4 to 5 years)
Any insight/thoughts/experience would be greatly appreciated.

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Wired_1800

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Original post by FrankBowmann

Hi
Planning to do a 3 to 4 year BEng program, and then apply for further studies at another university.
Should I be applying for a masters after:
a) BEng course
b) BEng then Msc
Any insight/thoughts/experience would be greatly appreciated.
c) MEng (4 to 5 years)

It depends on your interests and what you want to do afterwards. Some people want to specialise in a particular subset of engineering and an MSc provides that option. Others may opt for a general undergraduate Masters which is an extension of their BEng programme. It is important to note that an MEng is not exactly the same as an MSc.

I’d suggest that you think about what you are interested in and what you want to do afterwards, then look at the modules and elements present in a BEng pathway, MEng pathway and then BEng + MSc pathway.

Beware that there are other wider issues that may impact your decision. For example, MSc are more recognised outside the UK than MEng, the fee structure will be different for an MEng (same fees to your BEng, as it is one degree) to a BEng + MSc as well as the research element present in an MSc course may be deeper than a general project for an MEng.

Good luck.

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username5119882

OP

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Thanks. One more thing, do you think doing a masters in another country after a BEng course would be a waste of time?

Reply 3

Wired_1800

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Original post by FrankBowmann

Thanks. One more thing, do you think doing a masters in another country after a BEng course would be a waste of time?

It depends on where, what the Masters will be about and what are your future plans. Doing a Masters in France probably wont be a waste of time, if you plan on staying in the France. Also note that you cannot do a separate MEng, you have to do it in combination with your undergraduate degree.

If you are rich and can afford it, I’d advise you to study for an MEng (integrated Masters), then if you want to pursue a stand-alone MSc after some years, you can do it. That way, you have one Master degree in the bag, just incase. If you already have a clear plan and it involves BEng + MSc, then I support that plan.

Just make sure you have a plan. It can always change and evolve but at least there is a plan.

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username5119882

OP

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Original post by Wired_1800

It depends on where, what the Masters will be about and what are your future plans. Doing a Masters in France probably wont be a waste of time, if you plan on staying in the France. Also note that you cannot do a separate MEng, you have to do it in combination with your undergraduate degree.

If you are rich and can afford it, I’d advise you to study for an MEng (integrated Masters), then if you want to pursue a stand-alone MSc after some years, you can do it. That way, you have one Master degree in the bag, just incase. If you already have a clear plan and it involves BEng + MSc, then I support that plan.

Just make sure you have a plan. It can always change and evolve but at least there is a plan.

Thank you, I really appreciate it.

Original post by FrankBowmann

Hi
Planning to do a 3 to 4 year BEng program, and then apply for further studies at another university.
Should I be applying for a masters after:
a) BEng course
b) BEng then Msc
c) MEng (4 to 5 years)
Any insight/thoughts/experience would be greatly appreciated.

There's little point in having both an MEng and an MSc as they are both masters degrees (although slightly different in what they involve). The MEng is generally more general, whereas an MSc can be more specialised, depending on what one you take (there are plenty of more general MSc degrees too). Back when tuition fees were £3k or less most people would just do the MEng by default (and still do in Scotland where there are no tuition fees), but now that they've risen to over £9k, an MSc can sometimes be cheaper and may be a better option.

But if you're not at university yet you have plenty of time to think about your path through academia and what you want to do afterwards. It's less hassle to apply for an MEng and drop down to a BEng than the vice versa.

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