[Inkerman]

Hi

Within the UK, what's the fastest and cheapest way of getting a BEng (in electronic, mechanical or aero)?

I'm considering a second degree. My first degree was in physics. It must be distance learning.

Thanks

Ink

[Smack]

(Original post by Inkerman)
Hi

Within the UK, what's the fastest and cheapest way of getting a BEng (in electronic, mechanical or aero)?

I'm considering a second degree. My first degree was in physics. It must be distance learning.

Thanks

Ink

The Open University? If you already have a physics degree then an MSc in an engineering discipline is probably more suitable for you.

[Inkerman]

(Original post by Smack)
The Open University? If you already have a physics degree then an MSc in an engineering discipline is probably more suitable for you.

Thanks for the suggestion, but the open university is too expensive, and it would take me a minimum of 3 years to get the degree.

I want a full BEng, not a masters.

Thanks

Ink

[Chow mein]

(Original post by Inkerman)
Thanks for the suggestion, but the open university is too expensive, and it would take me a minimum of 3 years to get the degree.

I want a full BEng, not a masters.

Thanks

Ink

A BEng doesn't allow you to become a CEng straight away though? Can't you do a one year conversion course, which will leave you with a masters and easier certification. I suppose masters courses are expensive, but its just 1 year.

[alexkol]

Ok, go into 2nd year entry (some Unis allow that and as you have a Physics degree, it will probably be easy for u) to a University and do years 2 and 3 and then you have the BEng degree
That's the cheapest way I can think

[Inkerman]

(Original post by alexkol)
Ok, go into 2nd year entry (some Unis allow that and as you have a Physics degree, it will probably be easy for u) to a University and do years 2 and 3 and then you have the BEng degree
That's the cheapest way I can think

Yes, that's something I've been looking into. Thanks.

[Inkerman]

(Original post by Chow mein)
A BEng doesn't allow you to become a CEng straight away though? Can't you do a one year conversion course, which will leave you with a masters and easier certification. I suppose masters courses are expensive, but its just 1 year.

CEng status is what I'm after. I wasn't aware that I could get CEng status without a full undergraduate degree in engineering.

[didgeridoo12uk]

(Original post by Chow mein)
A BEng doesn't allow you to become a CEng straight away though? Can't you do a one year conversion course, which will leave you with a masters and easier certification. I suppose masters courses are expensive, but its just 1 year.

even with an MEng it takes a few years to get chartered, BEng you have to take extra exams as well and it takes longer.

you could not hope learn enough in a post-grad masters to get near the same level of somebody who's done an undergrad MEng. so i doubt they let anyone that doesn't have a BEng take them.

OP, why do you want a second degree, loads of engineering companies will take on physics graduates if that's the sort of work you want to get into

[Inkerman]

(Original post by didgeridoo12uk)
even with an MEng it takes a few years to get chartered, BEng you have to take extra exams as well and it takes longer.

you could not hope learn enough in a post-grad masters to get near the same level of somebody who's done an undergrad MEng. so i doubt they let anyone that doesn't have a BEng take them.

OP, why do you want a second degree, loads of engineering companies will take on physics graduates if that's the sort of work you want to get into

What about a PhD in engineering with a BSc in physics, would I then be in a position to apply for CEng status? I would guess it depends on the PhD?

[alexkol]

(Original post by Inkerman)
What about a PhD in engineering with a BSc in physics, would I then be in a position to apply for CEng status? I would guess it depends on the PhD?

I think you can apply for the CEng status if you get an accredited MSc in Engineering, look for it.

[didgeridoo12uk]

(Original post by Inkerman)
What about a PhD in engineering with a BSc in physics, would I then be in a position to apply for CEng status? I would guess it depends on the PhD?

quite possibly, i know people that have done MEng's then done a PhD with a physics deptartment. PhDs are really hard to get funding for, especially when changing universities.

I'd seriously say your best bet is to get a job with your physics degree at an engineering company. you'll start on the more theoretical stuff but can easily move about in the company to more of a design side

[Smack]

If it's just CEng status you're after then an accredited MSc would be fine. Engineering is much less about the bits of paper you hold than the experience you have.

[Shelly_x]

For a second degree you will get no funding from student finance. Just FYI.

[Inkerman]

(Original post by Shelly_x)
For a second degree you will get no funding from student finance. Just FYI.

That I'm fully aware of, that's why I'm looking to do it as cheap as possible.

Thanks