Would it be better to do a degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace engineering?

Once you’ve done 2 years at uni & placement year you’ll have learnt much more about applying for jobs, what type of jobs you want, what you need...

There are loads of different possibilities within the aerospace sector, and the path you follow can vary and you’ll start to figure this out in your 3rd year at uni

Once you’ve done 2 years at uni & placement year you’ll have learnt much more about applying for jobs, what type of jobs you want, what you need...

There are loads of different possibilities within the aerospace sector, and the path you follow can vary and you’ll start to figure this out in your 3rd year at uni

Would it be disadvantageous if someone is to study Aerospace engineering at UoB even if it’s not accredited by The Royal Aeronautical Society or IMechE?
Can you still land jobs outside the aerospace field and go in to jobs that mechanical engineers are able to do?

I find it quite peculiar as to why UoB got accredited by the Institute for mining, materials...
I dont think it should make a great deal of difference as presumably you can still get a CEng and the IOM3 is recognised by the Engineering Council (so a CEng from IET, IMeche, RAES, IOM3 should all be the same standard).

Id email Brum Aerospace department ask about it and see what they say specifically.

I think it’s because it’s a new course

I find it quite peculiar as to why UoB got accredited by the Institute for mining, materials...
I dont think it should make a great deal of difference as presumably you can still get a CEng and the IOM3 is recognised by the Engineering Council (so a CEng from IET, IMeche, RAES, IOM3 should all be the same standard).

Id email Brum Aerospace department ask about it and see what they say specifically.

Also I’d like to say does it really matter that you need to become a chartered engineer and get a CEng?
What is so good about it?

Ultimately in a few years time you’ll have a much better feel for the industry and what you want.

Some employers require a masters for certain jobs. I did my placement for a company with a very competitive grad scheme and they required a masters in order to apply.

I think there is an expectation in industry that you have an accredited degree.

Does the CEng matter?
-Depends who you ask, some companies get all their grads to get it and place a fair bit of emphasis on it.
-Others dont care at all

I would say there is no harm to having it (other then the associated admin, you do have to pay an annual membership [i think its like £120] but large employers will often do this for you).

In my mind its like a stamp of approval saying this engineer is decent, its not the only way to show this and ultimately what you achieve career wise will speak for itself more than a CEng.

This is what the degree says about the accreditation

All that means is its an accredited BEng.
If you want a CEng you would need the MEng or an IOM3 MSc in addition to the BEng.

Can you do a BEng first then apply for the MEng to get it or do you have to apply for the MEng first?

Most unis will allow you to do 2 years then decide if you want to do the BEng or MEng, but you should check before applying.

Does it really matter if I don’t do the MEng course?

It depends what you want.

I now lots of people with BEng & MEngs (I even know quite a few who have BEng+MSc)

Its not a better/worse, its more about what you want.

For the Mech eng course is it sufficient enough to just do a BEng to become a CEng if it is accredited by IMechE?

For the Mech eng course is it sufficient enough to just do a BEng to become a CEng if it is accredited by IMechE?

No, an accredited BEng will bring you to the academic standard of an incorporated engineer, a masters is for chartership. This is the case for all engineering council institutes.

In conclusion, I’d like to say is choosing a BEng Mechanical Engineering degree fine even though I do like to work on Aircraft and aviation.

yes.

In conclusion, I’d like to say is choosing a BEng Mechanical Engineering degree fine even though I would like to work on Aircraft and aviation.