Which MSc should I do?

BeardedWonder

I'm looking to move in to an environmental role (not sure what yet, may do a PHD) at some point and plan to do an MSc in September. Working full time so any course would need to be part time or distance learning
Been offered a place with Manchester University to read Environmental Governance

Work have agreed to release me to attend the lectures (4hours) each week. Having second thoughts on this as work is getting increasingly. Crazy work load, no thanks, morale is rock bottom, boss not "a people person" and doing this course would restrict me in moving. For 2 years.

Alternative is this Green Economy course at Bournemouth

That's distance learning so no need to attend lectures and more flexible.

Still in 2 minds as to what to do....

Pros & Cons of each

Manchester
- Russel Group uni, great rep
- Get to attend lectures and seminars
- Good value for money £4k ish in total
- Good range of modules

- Tied to my job for 2 years
- Any time i miss for lectures i'll have to make up. On top of unpaid overtime.

Bournemouth
- Flexibility
- Slightly more practical course- better job options?

- Distance leaning is tough
- 2 year course as well, but cover less modules and without lectures is not as thorough?


Would be interested on what people would do in this situation!

hcb42

Distance learning is ok, you just have to be disciplined, but I think the Manchester course looks better overall.

If you want to switch jobs, can you not switch within manchester do you think? I realise this means finding another employer who can be flexible with hours worked.

BeardedWonder

The Manchester course requires me to attend 2*2 hours a week. So could be a 10-12 lecture on a Monday and 2-4 on a thursday. Given travel time i'd be amazed if a new employer would offer such flexibility, especially given the competition for jobs.

Mistral001

Are there in professional institutions to do with environmental studies? Those could be a good source of information. They could give you some career route ideas.

hcb42

Iema
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BeardedWonder

Mistral001 wrote: »

Are there in professional institutions to do with environmental studies? Those could be a good source of information. They could give you some career route ideas.

There will be. need to find them and have a look .

BeardedWonder

Well, neither of these courses are IEMA approved!