Hi guys,

New to this forum but have to say it is wonderful. Wish I had found it sooner.

I am currently sitting here and my head is going round in circles concerning my dilemma.

I have just finished my PG Dip in Urban Design at Strathclyde Uni and have loved every minute of it. Have just started dissertation and have only 2 months or so to get it done. To make matters worse my advisors are away for just over a month (although still contactable by e-mail). The advice I am looking for is whether the to leave with just my PG Dip.

In the field I am going into (Planning) I already have an accredited MA(Hons) degree and was just undertaking the Urban Design course due to my interest and to add to my bag of skills. To work in planning the MSc is not required and most people I know in the sector left with diplomas. I have spoken to a few people in the field of Urban Design and they recommend to leave as the MSc would only really be necessary if I was pursuing an academic route.

I may have a couple of opportunities to get some work experience in London over the summer months too which I am very keen to take up as the firms that I may be working with are exceptional firms who if the chance does come along I cannot turn them down. This would add even more workload to an already ridiculously tight schedule and I have always considered work experience to be the most valuable thing.

What are everyone's thoughts on this as I think I want to leave and want to make sure that I do not make a mistake. I also feel that the topic I am looking at for my dissertation has been changed since my original proposal and now no longer interests me.

Thanks for any help, it would be greatly appreciated.

G