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BEng or MEng?

Ive heard alot about the CEng which is a chartered engineer title (if you do a MEng you are more likely to get a CEng) ? I was wondering whether you can still get a CEng with A BEng and a MSc afterwards?

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Yes you can.

Even starting an MEng does not guarantee you will get a Masters as you need to do well to stay on the course.
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Original post by Muttley79
Yes you can.

Even starting an MEng does not guarantee you will get a Masters as you need to do well to stay on the course.


Hey thanks for the Reply?
I was wondering whether you can get a CEng with a BEng degree?
Do a BEng. The grade entry requirements are lower.

And if you do well then you can ask to be put on the MEng course.

Alternatively, some universities do a joint offer. So the offer will include MEng and BEng (one of my offers has done this as I applied for BEng, and they said my grades were good so I could apply to MEng, but they knew I was hesitant due to the lower offer of BEng) maybe you could ask your uni if they do this.

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http://www.engc.org.uk/professional-registration/chartered-engineer/about-chartered-engineer

Does this help?

I think the above poster means apply for B Eng and transfer - this is also a good idea.
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Original post by reallydontknow
Do a MEng. The grade entry requirements are lower.

And if you do well then you can ask to be put on the MEng course.

Alternatively, some universities do a joint offer. So the offer will include MEng and BEng (one of my offers has done this as I applied for BEng, and they said my grades were good so I could apply to MEng, but they knew I was hesitant due to the lower offer of BEng) maybe you could ask your uni if they do this.

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Do you know any good Universities (possibly Russel Group) that are quite lenient with there entry requirements for MEng.
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Original post by Muttley79
http://www.engc.org.uk/professional-registration/chartered-engineer/about-chartered-engineer

Does this help?

I think the above poster means apply for B Eng and transfer - this is also a good idea.


Haha, thanks this helps alot. May i ask what you are studying/studied or planning to study? :smile:
Original post by WhosWavey
Haha, thanks this helps alot. May i ask what you are studying/studied or planning to study? :smile:


I'm a maths teacher but part of my role is to help with UCAS - lots of my students go on to do engineering :smile:

Where are you looking to study? Don't just look at RG unis as there are some excellent courses in other unis.
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Original post by Muttley79
I'm a maths teacher but part of my role is to help with UCAS - lots of my students go on to do engineering :smile:

Where are you looking to study? Don't just look at RG unis as there are some excellent courses in other unis.


Hmmm, ive been tangled up with Aerospace Engineering and Mechanical Engineering. Ive also found Integrated Engineering but was not sure what it is? Maybe you can help me out.

P.S- ive been looking at Loughborough, Bath, Leicester, Cardiff, QMUL and Sheffield as possible choices. How is Leicester as a Uni?
Original post by WhosWavey
Hmmm, ive been tangled up with Aerospace Engineering and Mechanical Engineering. Ive also found Integrated Engineering but was not sure what it is? Maybe you can help me out.

P.S- ive been looking at Loughborough, Bath, Leicester, Cardiff, QMUL and Sheffield as possible choices. How is Leicester as a Uni?


I've seen 'Engineering' where you specialise later but most of my students do Mech Eng or Aero with a few going for Auto or Motorsport. Quite a lot of degrees have overlapping modules in Year1 meaning you can transfer to another 'type'.

I'm not a fan of Leicester personally as the accommodation is quite far from the lecture halls ... but that might not bother you!
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Original post by Muttley79
I've seen 'Engineering' where you specialise later but most of my students do Mech Eng or Aero with a few going for Auto or Motorsport. Quite a lot of degrees have overlapping modules in Year1 meaning you can transfer to another 'type'.

I'm not a fan of Leicester personally as the accommodation is quite far from the lecture halls ... but that might not bother you!


What unis would you recommend are the best for Aero Eng with good nightlife and accomodation? Haha
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It depends on the university and the course. Either way you have to do at least 4 years, but its up to you on the route you want to take... as far as I'm aware.


You are likely to be eligible for CEng with either MEng or a BEng with further learning (i.e. MSc of Engineering). Check the engineering council website for possible courses that interest you to see if they're accredited... this will let you know whether the BEng you're interested in will allow you to be eligible for CEng at a later date with an MSc.


What's putting you off the MEng? I'm sure whichever way you decide to go, you'll be able to transfer between (if the uni offers it) for at least the first year if you change your mind.
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Original post by WhosWavey
Ive heard alot about the CEng which is a chartered engineer title (if you do a MEng you are more likely to get a CEng) ? I was wondering whether you can still get a CEng with A BEng and a MSc afterwards?


If you intend to get a CEng then MEng is usually the best route financially. If you do an BEng followed by MSc you have to fund the MSc yourself - student finance is not available for the MSc.

Edit to add: to be clear, the MEng fully qualifies for student funding.
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Original post by WhosWavey
Do you know any good Universities (possibly Russel Group) that are quite lenient with there entry requirements for MEng.


Warwick, Lancaster (I forget of they're RG or not but they're good), UCL, Exeter.
All have offers around AAA

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Original post by jneill
If you intend to get a CEng then MEng is usually the best route financially. If you do an BEng followed by MSc you have to fund the MSc yourself - student finance is not available for the MSc.


Yeah, this is why I'd recommend the MEng over the BEng.
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Original post by WhosWavey
Hmmm, ive been tangled up with Aerospace Engineering and Mechanical Engineering. Ive also found Integrated Engineering but was not sure what it is? Maybe you can help me out.

P.S- ive been looking at Loughborough, Bath, Leicester, Cardiff, QMUL and Sheffield as possible choices. How is Leicester as a Uni?


If you aren't sure which discipline you want to start in have a look at General Engineering courses. They let you choose your specialisation later. e.g. Warwick.
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Original post by Nik_A
It depends on the university and the course. Either way you have to do at least 4 years, but its up to you on the route you want to take... as far as I'm aware.


You are likely to be eligible for CEng with either MEng or a BEng with further learning (i.e. MSc of Engineering). Check the engineering council website for possible courses that interest you to see if they're accredited... this will let you know whether the BEng you're interested in will allow you to be eligible for CEng at a later date with an MSc.


What's putting you off the MEng? I'm sure whichever way you decide to go, you'll be able to transfer between (if the uni offers it) for at least the first year if you change your mind.



I guess its me not getting accepted due to my final grades? Im hoping to get AAB or AAA, and at the moment im predicted AAA but im not sure if i can get those grades. I wonder how lenient unis are? :confused:
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Original post by jneill
If you intend to get a CEng then MEng is usually the best route financially. If you do an BEng followed by MSc you have to fund the MSc yourself - student finance is not available for the MSc.


I guess funding is not a problem. Can you get a CEng with just a BEng?
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Original post by reallydontknow
Warwick, Lancaster (I forget of they're RG or not but they're good), UCL, Exeter.
All have offers around AAA

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I dont mind if they are RG or not. Its weather they are good at teaching Aero or Mech Eng. Haha. I guess RG unis are kinda overrated as there are plenty other good unis aswell
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Original post by jneill
If you aren't sure which discipline you want to start in have a look at General Engineering courses. They let you choose your specialisation later. e.g. Warwick.


Is general engineering similar to integrated engineering? haha

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