What can I do with a BEng or MEng?
I want to know what I could do with a Mech eng degree @ either BEng or MEng level other than a direct engineering profession.
Whats the benefits of doing MEng over BEng?
How common is it not to directly go into mechanical engineering?
Will I be disadvantaged going into other fields?
Whats the benefits of doing MEng over BEng?
How common is it not to directly go into mechanical engineering?
Will I be disadvantaged going into other fields?
Original post by Fck_Itz_Ash
I want to know what I could do with a Mech eng degree @ either BEng or MEng level other than a direct engineering profession.
Whats the benefits of doing MEng over BEng?
How common is it not to directly go into mechanical engineering?
Will I be disadvantaged going into other fields?
Whats the benefits of doing MEng over BEng?
How common is it not to directly go into mechanical engineering?
Will I be disadvantaged going into other fields?
Hey there , it's great that you are interested in studying a mechanical engineering degree at all . It is one of the most versatile engineering degree's and gives you access to many different industries. It is very common for mechanical engineering graduates not to go into mechanical engineering roles , you can be a project manager , work in academia or research and development of different technologies , you can go into biomedical engineering and contribute to the design and development of medical devices or prosthetics. The opportunities are endless and I could go on and on about working in robotics and automation or consulting or my own personal favourite the energy industry.
Whether or not you do a masters is dependent on what you want to do with your degree , if you want to go into research and development or academia it would be advantageous to do an MEng . I'd advise you to study a BEng and spend those three years deciding if you want an MEng and then select what kind , you can always do a BEng in engineering and a MEng in project management or any other course you want to specialise in.
I hope this helps a little .
Cece
Energy Engineering Student
De Montfort University
Original post by Fck_Itz_Ash
I want to know what I could do with a Mech eng degree @ either BEng or MEng level other than a direct engineering profession.
Whats the benefits of doing MEng over BEng?
How common is it not to directly go into mechanical engineering?
Will I be disadvantaged going into other fields?
Whats the benefits of doing MEng over BEng?
How common is it not to directly go into mechanical engineering?
Will I be disadvantaged going into other fields?
So in general you can do pretty much the same stuff with a BEng or MEng. The benefits of the MEng are it is easier to attain chartership, and the extra year adds significantly to your development and how you position yourself for what you do after university (an extra year can mean an extra internships, better expertise in specific technical skills…). Your first position after university will have a major impact on longer term development, salary etc. for this reason I really recommend a MEng.
It’s very common to not go into mechanical engineering. Lots of people go into conventional mechanical engineering roles but it’s also very common for people to go into mechanical engineering related roles (supply chain, technical sales, manufacturing…). Lots of people also ultimately decide they want a career elsewhere corporate role, finance, business, consultancy or something completely different. All are very tried and tested paths. Frankly most people apply for a variety of opportunities then go with where they think they have best long term career. Engineering like all analytical has very broad appeal.
You’ll only be disadvantaged career wise if you don’t invest in building a CV and skills.
Original post by mnot
So in general you can do pretty much the same stuff with a BEng or MEng. The benefits of the MEng are it is easier to attain chartership, and the extra year adds significantly to your development and how you position yourself for what you do after university (an extra year can mean an extra internships, better expertise in specific technical skills…). Your first position after university will have a major impact on longer term development, salary etc. for this reason I really recommend a MEng.
It’s very common to not go into mechanical engineering. Lots of people go into conventional mechanical engineering roles but it’s also very common for people to go into mechanical engineering related roles (supply chain, technical sales, manufacturing…). Lots of people also ultimately decide they want a career elsewhere corporate role, finance, business, consultancy or something completely different. All are very tried and tested paths. Frankly most people apply for a variety of opportunities then go with where they think they have best long term career. Engineering like all analytical has very broad appeal.
You’ll only be disadvantaged career wise if you don’t invest in building a CV and skills.
It’s very common to not go into mechanical engineering. Lots of people go into conventional mechanical engineering roles but it’s also very common for people to go into mechanical engineering related roles (supply chain, technical sales, manufacturing…). Lots of people also ultimately decide they want a career elsewhere corporate role, finance, business, consultancy or something completely different. All are very tried and tested paths. Frankly most people apply for a variety of opportunities then go with where they think they have best long term career. Engineering like all analytical has very broad appeal.
You’ll only be disadvantaged career wise if you don’t invest in building a CV and skills.
Aaaah.
Thank you very much.
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