Having second thoughts about my degree choice...
I'm currently applying for Aerospace Engineering; based purely on the fact I want to do Engineering but want to specialise in something as opposed to studying general or mechanical engineering, and aerospace seemed interesting enough... So I chose to apply for Aerospace despite having no outstanding interest in planes or other aircraft... I mean I don't think I'd mind studying it but I can't say I have a passion for it... Does anyone see this as a problem or is it completely reasonable?
Recently I've though about doing Electrical Engineering instead because I think I would really enjoy the application of Engineering to Electronics and studying about robotics etc... If I get offers for Aerospace do you think I'd be able to switch if I do end up deciding to change?
Sorry I know this isn't really a question and I think/hope these are just post-application jitters, but I kinda think I may have applied for the wrong course atm :/
Recently I've though about doing Electrical Engineering instead because I think I would really enjoy the application of Engineering to Electronics and studying about robotics etc... If I get offers for Aerospace do you think I'd be able to switch if I do end up deciding to change?
Sorry I know this isn't really a question and I think/hope these are just post-application jitters, but I kinda think I may have applied for the wrong course atm :/
It's not a problem, as long as you meet the grades and impress at the interview, but do you really want to study something for 3 years that you are not passionate about?
I think it will depend on the structure of the engineering department at whatever university you get accepted into. Some universities have a single department that teaches all of the engineering disciplines, whereas others have separate departments for their electrical (and chemical) disciplines.
I agree with the above - if you get the grades then you're golden.
I agree with the above - if you get the grades then you're golden.
Original post by shaunbrockhill
I'm currently applying for Aerospace Engineering; based purely on the fact I want to do Engineering but want to specialise in something as opposed to studying general or mechanical engineering, and aerospace seemed interesting enough... So I chose to apply for Aerospace despite having no outstanding interest in planes or other aircraft... I mean I don't think I'd mind studying it but I can't say I have a passion for it... Does anyone see this as a problem or is it completely reasonable?
Recently I've though about doing Electrical Engineering instead because I think I would really enjoy the application of Engineering to Electronics and studying about robotics etc... If I get offers for Aerospace do you think I'd be able to switch if I do end up deciding to change?
Sorry I know this isn't really a question and I think/hope these are just post-application jitters, but I kinda think I may have applied for the wrong course atm :/
Recently I've though about doing Electrical Engineering instead because I think I would really enjoy the application of Engineering to Electronics and studying about robotics etc... If I get offers for Aerospace do you think I'd be able to switch if I do end up deciding to change?
Sorry I know this isn't really a question and I think/hope these are just post-application jitters, but I kinda think I may have applied for the wrong course atm :/
I'm in the exact same position as you mate I've got abosolutey no idea what I want to do. I only thought of doing engineering because I picked maths in sciences but I'm not engaged in the subject whatsoever I mean you see people studying sociology and they get in these big controversial debates and i'm so jealous of their passion and engagement with their subjects because i mean if your that interested in it it must be like your not even studying, it probably doesn't feel like a chore
and then i compare them to me where I'm thinking of doing something that i am choosing to do because my subject choices fit it and when i'm doing my personal statement it takes a real effort to research about the subject where as these type of guys don't have to its a;ready there
Just really wish I knew what my subject is, which will engage me and im naturally interested in
Original post by SDavis123
I'm in the exact same position as you mate I've got abosolutey no idea what I want to do. I only thought of doing engineering because I picked maths in sciences but I'm not engaged in the subject whatsoever I mean you see people studying sociology and they get in these big controversial debates and i'm so jealous of their passion and engagement with their subjects because i mean if your that interested in it it must be like your not even studying, it probably doesn't feel like a chore
and then i compare them to me where I'm thinking of doing something that i am choosing to do because my subject choices fit it and when i'm doing my personal statement it takes a real effort to research about the subject where as these type of guys don't have to its a;ready there
Just really wish I knew what my subject is, which will engage me and im naturally interested in
and then i compare them to me where I'm thinking of doing something that i am choosing to do because my subject choices fit it and when i'm doing my personal statement it takes a real effort to research about the subject where as these type of guys don't have to its a;ready there
Just really wish I knew what my subject is, which will engage me and im naturally interested in
haha yeah couldn't agree more mate; so envious of all these people who have their hearts set on a particular course... Personally, my only real passion in life is sport so I was considering sports science but I didn't really like the job prospects so scrapped it :/
I actually like the idea of engineering (even though like you I only picked it because I did maths and physics haha) but which particular discipline is what is annoying me to decide :/ aerospace seems cool on the face of things, but I'm not sure I'd want to devote 3 years (and potentially beyond) to it... I especially can't see myself doing an individual project on it etc... Whereas electrical engineering seems alot more basic and perhaps boring but I just think there's alot more aspects of it I would enjoy... Like robotics...
What are you thinking of doing?
Yh I've got the same interests I would love to something like sports science but the career prospects are a bit worrying
Then you've got engineering which has practical work that you can visualise with less meaningless particle stuff and all the rest of it but the problem is that all though I do enjoy the problem solving style of engineering it isn't something that I've always dreamed of doing. Eg like civil engineers who are really interested in all these fancy structures that just isn't me, I really have to force myself research these things, I don't do it out of enjoyment like I enjoy researching bodybuilding :/
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Then you've got engineering which has practical work that you can visualise with less meaningless particle stuff and all the rest of it but the problem is that all though I do enjoy the problem solving style of engineering it isn't something that I've always dreamed of doing. Eg like civil engineers who are really interested in all these fancy structures that just isn't me, I really have to force myself research these things, I don't do it out of enjoyment like I enjoy researching bodybuilding :/
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Quite often the first year (possibly even two years) will be the same for all similar branches of engineering. In my class I have 3 groups of Mechanical Engineering students (where I am), Automotive Engineering students, Aerospace Technology students and Motorsport Engineering too. The core stuff is relevant no matter which degree you do. It'll be the third year where you likely become an "aerospace engineer".
If you're not feeling the aerospace, then mechanical is a great substitute if you like that sort of style of engineering. If you have more of a passion for the electronics, then go down that route. You should be able to contact the university and ask if you can have your application adjusted as you wish to change the course. Or, UCAS should be able to change it if there are still universities who are waiting to reply. Just email the university first to see that it's okay before you fiddle with the details.
If you're not feeling the aerospace, then mechanical is a great substitute if you like that sort of style of engineering. If you have more of a passion for the electronics, then go down that route. You should be able to contact the university and ask if you can have your application adjusted as you wish to change the course. Or, UCAS should be able to change it if there are still universities who are waiting to reply. Just email the university first to see that it's okay before you fiddle with the details.
I had the same issues as other people and now I am in 4th year. Go figure :P
The best way to find out if a course is good for you is to ask people what it is about etc.
Regarding engineering IN MY OPINION, you apply known principles to a problem (which has a list of requirements) and come of with a product. Throughout the degree, you'll learn these "principles" such as thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, mathematics etc etc + any specialized topics for your specific degree (e.g. Aerodynamics for aerospace).
If you like doing that sort of thing, then Engineering is for you. If you like or yearn coming up with completely new mathematics, or wanting to "discover" things then this isn't quite for you. Engineering does have research, but its more about applying current known mathematics and physics and trying to research into new more efficient solutions.
This is just MY OPINION, it could be very different for someone else, so it is important you do get a different perspective from other people.
The best way to find out if a course is good for you is to ask people what it is about etc.
Regarding engineering IN MY OPINION, you apply known principles to a problem (which has a list of requirements) and come of with a product. Throughout the degree, you'll learn these "principles" such as thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, mathematics etc etc + any specialized topics for your specific degree (e.g. Aerodynamics for aerospace).
If you like doing that sort of thing, then Engineering is for you. If you like or yearn coming up with completely new mathematics, or wanting to "discover" things then this isn't quite for you. Engineering does have research, but its more about applying current known mathematics and physics and trying to research into new more efficient solutions.
This is just MY OPINION, it could be very different for someone else, so it is important you do get a different perspective from other people.
Original post by shaunbrockhill
haha yeah couldn't agree more mate; so envious of all these people who have their hearts set on a particular course... Personally, my only real passion in life is sport so I was considering sports science but I didn't really like the job prospects so scrapped it :/
I actually like the idea of engineering (even though like you I only picked it because I did maths and physics haha) but which particular discipline is what is annoying me to decide :/ aerospace seems cool on the face of things, but I'm not sure I'd want to devote 3 years (and potentially beyond) to it... I especially can't see myself doing an individual project on it etc... Whereas electrical engineering seems alot more basic and perhaps boring but I just think there's alot more aspects of it I would enjoy... Like robotics...
What are you thinking of doing?
I actually like the idea of engineering (even though like you I only picked it because I did maths and physics haha) but which particular discipline is what is annoying me to decide :/ aerospace seems cool on the face of things, but I'm not sure I'd want to devote 3 years (and potentially beyond) to it... I especially can't see myself doing an individual project on it etc... Whereas electrical engineering seems alot more basic and perhaps boring but I just think there's alot more aspects of it I would enjoy... Like robotics...
What are you thinking of doing?
hey how's it going? you still confused? I'm finally out of the big ball of confusion that I was in
I've decided to trade the money of engineering for doing something I'm going to enjoy.... sports physio!
Original post by SDavis123
hey how's it going? you still confused? I'm finally out of the big ball of confusion that I was in
I've decided to trade the money of engineering for doing something I'm going to enjoy.... sports physio!
I've decided to trade the money of engineering for doing something I'm going to enjoy.... sports physio!
Haha sounds awesome mate!
I'm feeling a bit better about it, i'm happy with Engineering as a whole, just aerospace i'm still having doubts with... but i'm sure i'll be able to change disciplines if I can't stand it (as people have commented on here).
Glad you've come to a conclusion you're happy with anyway pal!
Original post by shaunbrockhill
Haha sounds awesome mate!
I'm feeling a bit better about it, i'm happy with Engineering as a whole, just aerospace i'm still having doubts with... but i'm sure i'll be able to change disciplines if I can't stand it (as people have commented on here).
Glad you've come to a conclusion you're happy with anyway pal!
I'm feeling a bit better about it, i'm happy with Engineering as a whole, just aerospace i'm still having doubts with... but i'm sure i'll be able to change disciplines if I can't stand it (as people have commented on here).
Glad you've come to a conclusion you're happy with anyway pal!
yh thanks mate
What are your doubts?
if your having doubts with aerospace maybe it might not be for you, in no way am I trying to put you off it, I'm just saying that you should think about it after all you are choosing what you want to do for the rest of your life, obviously nothing is definite as you can change etc. but it makes it so much easier to be sure now.
In my opinion your first thought should be whether you are going to enjoy it because by no means is it going to be easy and if your not going to enjoy it, it's going to be even harder to get through it.
I know it's very difficult to know whether you are going to enjoy it as I had the same problem when thinking of chemical engineering because it's pretty much next to impossible to get work experience.
I looked at areospace for a while too, I mean working for the RAF in areosystems sounds cool, you're dealing with some serious tech there lol. I think they also offer a scholarship of some sort called the UTS or something check it out.
Another good one to look for was a course I saw in Liverpool I think it was aerospace with pilot studies could be interesting...
You could also maybe do a general engeneering degree where you specialise in your last two years I think in a range of fields depending on the uni.
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