Question
By kates
MSc Regeneration courses: worthwhile?
Hi,
Just wondering if you had some advice.
I have a good first degree in an unrelated subject and have got about 6 years experience working in community development and community led regeneration, as well as a year's experience working in planning policy in central government.
What I am wondering is if it is worth me splashing out on an urban regeneration /renewal masters. I would like to investigate working abroad, or using my skills and experience to move into international community development. I speak 2 other languages pretty well.
Do you think I should just concentrate on building up my experience or should I try and do a Master's course? I would be inclined to try and do something relatively "technical" like Economic Development, but are there any courses that could combine my interest in community involvement with a bit more education on the "harder" side of regeneration?
At the end of the day, does experience count for more than qualifications or do you need both? I am aware of lots of people with masters who have found it hard to get jobs after graduating.
The other thing is I would find it hard to pay for an MSc, so would not be able to undertake it lightly!
thanks in advance for your help!
Kate
