Keeley, personally speaking, would it not be better to get a job in the meantime rather than a Phd?
Just assuming here, but im guessing you did MEng and you gained a 2.1 or above (to be offered a Phd place) so it wont be difficult to find one!(although to be fair, as you know, all grad programmes open now wont be starting till next summer). Engineering propspects are pretty dire for the sort of personality that is usually associated with Engineering Graduates (i.e sit back and take what comes, rather odd folk usually behind the scenes). However, if you *shine* the world is your oyster and you could easily save 60k between now and 4 years time based on my own experience of a graduate career so far...!!!
Only do your phd if you want to become a lecturer. Phd's are something you should do later in life to benefit your career (within Engineering industry)...
Last edited by lovezzin; 25th Feb 2015 at 07:19.