[enrihhe]

Hello. I'm currently studying an Aerospace Engineering Degree in Madrid (I'm actually Spanish). I'm finishing it next year, and I'm planning to move to the UK then in order to do a Master programme there (a taught one).
I've seen several universities where I can do it, and I wanted to ask whether you think they are suitable for Aerospace programmes or not, whether these universities are famous (of course, they are, but do you think they have good enough reputation, for my later career?) or whether there have been any problem with them (entry requirements, application, bad prospects for international students, ...).
I'll probably study a Phd afterwards and stay in the University I choose now to become a proffesor and/or researcher there.
This is the list:

Bristol
Hertfordshire
Liverpool
Sheffield

Thanks!!

[anam93]

Buenas! I'm also a Spanish student, I'll be starting Mech. Engineering in September, what about adding Southampton to that list. I'm not 100% sure on post graduate degrees but I know it's definitely one of the best universities for any kind of engineering!


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(Original post by enrihhe)
Hello. I'm currently studying an Aerospace Engineering Degree in Madrid (I'm actually Spanish). I'm finishing it next year, and I'm planning to move to the UK then in order to do a Master programme there (a taught one).
I've seen several universities where I can do it, and I wanted to ask whether you think they are suitable for Aerospace programmes or not, whether these universities are famous (of course, they are, but do you think they have good enough reputation, for my later career?) or whether there have been any problem with them (entry requirements, application, bad prospects for international students, ...).
I'll probably study a Phd afterwards and stay in the University I choose now to become a proffesor and/or researcher there.
This is the list:

Bristol
Hertfordshire
Liverpool
Sheffield

Thanks!!

bristol has the best aero dept out of that lot afaik. Wrt to the bolded section... Some things are easier said than done, but good luck with it

[SJS101]

(Original post by enrihhe)
Hello. I'm currently studying an Aerospace Engineering Degree in Madrid (I'm actually Spanish). I'm finishing it next year, and I'm planning to move to the UK then in order to do a Master programme there (a taught one).
I've seen several universities where I can do it, and I wanted to ask whether you think they are suitable for Aerospace programmes or not, whether these universities are famous (of course, they are, but do you think they have good enough reputation, for my later career?) or whether there have been any problem with them (entry requirements, application, bad prospects for international students, ...).
I'll probably study a Phd afterwards and stay in the University I choose now to become a proffesor and/or researcher there.
This is the list:

Bristol
Hertfordshire
Liverpool
Sheffield

Thanks!!

Out of the ones stated, Bristol is the best one, however I would strongly consider looking at Southampton and Imperial, as they are two of the best Universities for aero.

[enrihhe]

(Original post by SJS101)
Out of the ones stated, Bristol is the best one, however I would strongly consider looking at Southampton and Imperial, as they are two of the best Universities for aero.

Thanks for your reply!
And do you think Southampton is recognized to be better than the ones I wrote before? I've been taking a look at it, and it seems to be pretty good!!
But I haven't been able to find out anything about reputation or so... Do you think Southampton is considered to be one of the best?
Or alternatively: Which universities are considered to be the best for aerospace in England??

[SJS101]

Best uni for aerospace is imperial.

Other than imperial, Southampton is second best. I had offers from great prestigious universities like bristol but picked Southampton because their course is simply the best. If you care about prestige, which I don't, then pick Bristol, if you want the best course pick Southampton. In regards to engineering reputation, Southampton is better, but overall as a university, Bristol is better.

Just pick Southampton


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[enrihhe]

(Original post by SJS101)
Best uni for aerospace is imperial.

Other than imperial, Southampton is second best. I had offers from great prestigious universities like bristol but picked Southampton because their course is simply the best. If you care about prestige, which I don't, then pick Bristol, if you want the best course pick Southampton. In regards to engineering reputation, Southampton is better, but overall as a university, Bristol is better.

Just pick Southampton


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Then I'll probably go on for Southampton... Basically my options are Imperial, Southampton & Bristol, but I don't like very much the MSc that Imperial offers. In fact, those taught in Southampton are the most interesting for me, but I wanted to be sure it was really a good uni, not just "interesting". I think Bristol is good for engineering in general, but not specifically for aero.
And just another thing: how does the application process work? Is it made by UCAS or any similar procedure? I guess I will have to take some exam or interview, as if I were going to apply for any other job; am I right?

Thanks!!!!!

[ThisIsTheLife]

(Original post by enrihhe)
Hello. I'm currently studying an Aerospace Engineering Degree in Madrid (I'm actually Spanish). I'm finishing it next year, and I'm planning to move to the UK then in order to do a Master programme there (a taught one).
I've seen several universities where I can do it, and I wanted to ask whether you think they are suitable for Aerospace programmes or not, whether these universities are famous (of course, they are, but do you think they have good enough reputation, for my later career?) or whether there have been any problem with them (entry requirements, application, bad prospects for international students, ...).
I'll probably study a Phd afterwards and stay in the University I choose now to become a proffesor and/or researcher there.
This is the list:

Bristol
Hertfordshire
Liverpool
Sheffield

Thanks!!

Don't get your hopes up for finding it easy to stay without a single university throughout your entire career...

You'll be severely limiting your career prospects if you ignore all other post-doc and permanent positions elsewhere, holding out for your current university to make a position available - and with no guarantee that you'll be the successful candidate who gets it.

Also, it tends to be better for your career to have worked in a variety of different teams, different atmospheres, different colleagues. Research is, for the most part, about collaboration, and if you go through your whole career having only collaborated with a small group of local people, it won't reflect well on you as a researcher, and it won't reflect well on the quality of your research either.

If you get into Southampton, say hello to Dr. Colombo for me!

[SJS101]

(Original post by ThisIsTheLife)
Don't get your hopes up for finding it easy to stay without a single university throughout your entire career...

You'll be severely limiting your career prospects if you ignore all other post-doc and permanent positions elsewhere, holding out for your current university to make a position available - and with no guarantee that you'll be the successful candidate who gets it.

Also, it tends to be better for your career to have worked in a variety of different teams, different atmospheres, different colleagues. Research is, for the most part, about collaboration, and if you go through your whole career having only collaborated with a small group of local people, it won't reflect well on you as a researcher, and it won't reflect well on the quality of your research either.

If you get into Southampton, say hello to Dr. Colombo for me!

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[SJS101]

(Original post by enrihhe)
Then I'll probably go on for Southampton... Basically my options are Imperial, Southampton & Bristol, but I don't like very much the MSc that Imperial offers. In fact, those taught in Southampton are the most interesting for me, but I wanted to be sure it was really a good uni, not just "interesting". I think Bristol is good for engineering in general, but not specifically for aero.
And just another thing: how does the application process work? Is it made by UCAS or any similar procedure? I guess I will have to take some exam or interview, as if I were going to apply for any other job; am I right?

Thanks!!!!!

Yes via UCAS. I just had a post offer interview, but it might be bait different for me because I am an undergraduate. Also I dont think there is an exam.


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[ThisIsTheLife]

(Original post by SJS101)
Lmao off at 'Dr. Colombo' . I guess your on about Dr. Coleman?. If so he interviewed me and seems like a great professor. Basically we just chatted about aerodynamics stuff. P.S. I can see the resemblence


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Nope... I'm talking about a colleague of mine who recently moved to Southampton's Aerospace Dept.... called Dr. Colombo.

[enrihhe]

(Original post by ThisIsTheLife)
Don't get your hopes up for finding it easy to stay without a single university throughout your entire career...

You'll be severely limiting your career prospects if you ignore all other post-doc and permanent positions elsewhere, holding out for your current university to make a position available - and with no guarantee that you'll be the successful candidate who gets it.

Also, it tends to be better for your career to have worked in a variety of different teams, different atmospheres, different colleagues. Research is, for the most part, about collaboration, and if you go through your whole career having only collaborated with a small group of local people, it won't reflect well on you as a researcher, and it won't reflect well on the quality of your research either.

If you get into Southampton, say hello to Dr. Colombo for me!

But I think it might be easier to become a doctor if I move from Spain to UK, and from now on I stay in the same uni... That way I can get contacts, learn things about how everything works...
Probably I 'm moving to UK anyway: I guess I'll go to Southampton, and from there we'll see. DO you think I should change again later on??

[ThisIsTheLife]

(Original post by enrihhe)
But I think it might be easier to become a doctor if I move from Spain to UK, and from now on I stay in the same uni... That way I can get contacts, learn things about how everything works...
Probably I 'm moving to UK anyway: I guess I'll go to Southampton, and from there we'll see. DO you think I should change again later on??

I don't think it's matter of "SHOULD" you change later on - it's probably a matter of you'll "HAVE" to change later on.

You could sit around for years waiting for a position to pop up in your preferred university, but by the time it arrives you might have missed 20 opportunities at other universities, and there's no guarantee that you'll get the position at your preferred university, even if it does show up.

Permanent positions in academia are relatively rare - many people will be post-doc research fellows for years before they land a lectureship.

And your gain far more contacts getting experience at different university's than staying at the same one your whole life.

[enrihhe]

(Original post by ThisIsTheLife)
I don't think it's matter of "SHOULD" you change later on - it's probably a matter of you'll "HAVE" to change later on.

You could sit around for years waiting for a position to pop up in your preferred university, but by the time it arrives you might have missed 20 opportunities at other universities, and there's no guarantee that you'll get the position at your preferred university, even if it does show up.

Permanent positions in academia are relatively rare - many people will be post-doc research fellows for years before they land a lectureship.

And your gain far more contacts getting experience at different university's than staying at the same one your whole life.

Alright; so you mean that I may find that I have to move on. But of course I'll apply for the unis I like most, although afterwards I may need to go to others, or simply change later on.
Thanks for your reply! I'll do my best to reach it!

[enrihhe]

(Original post by SJS101)
Yes via UCAS. I just had a post offer interview, but it might be bait different for me because I am an undergraduate. Also I dont think there is an exam.


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And just one thing: DO I have to choose ONE uni, or may I be able to choose five, and then 2 or so, as it is for undergraduate study??

[SJS101]

(Original post by enrihhe)
And just one thing: DO I have to choose ONE uni, or may I be able to choose five, and then 2 or so, as it is for undergraduate study??

To be honest, I have no idea. Search online???

[kaosu_souzousha]

(Original post by enrihhe)
Hello. I'm currently studying an Aerospace Engineering Degree in Madrid (I'm actually Spanish). I'm finishing it next year, and I'm planning to move to the UK then in order to do a Master programme there (a taught one).
I've seen several universities where I can do it, and I wanted to ask whether you think they are suitable for Aerospace programmes or not, whether these universities are famous (of course, they are, but do you think they have good enough reputation, for my later career?) or whether there have been any problem with them (entry requirements, application, bad prospects for international students, ...).
I'll probably study a Phd afterwards and stay in the University I choose now to become a proffesor and/or researcher there.
This is the list:

Bristol
Hertfordshire
Liverpool
Sheffield

Thanks!!

Bristol or Sheffield