Need help choosing uni courses

Hello,
I'm currently searching different uni courses in the subject of aerospace engineering. I'm conflicted between doing pure aerospace or specialise in spacecraft engineering. How easy is it to find a ob with each of these, is it easier with one of them? And which one will have a higher chance to provide me with a larger salary? Also where would be suggested to study aerospace in London? I'm thinking of Imperial mainly but I need to apply to prob more than one to be sure of getting something.
I'll be grateful for any help

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Original post by Sasiadek32915

Hello @Sasiadek32915!

I am a current Aerospace Engineering student at University of Nottingham and I am specialising in spacecraft systems and astrodynamics. In general, most of the modules that you take in an aerospace course are related in one way or the other to spacecraft engineering as you need to know about sub-systems design, fluid dynamics, structures, control, and so on.

The aerospace industry is witnessing a surge in product demand. For instance, domestic commercial aviation revenue passenger kilometers surpassed prepandemic levels in most countries. In relation to the salaries, it is always hard to tell as it depends on the turns that your potential career will take.

When it comes to applying for universities here in the UK, you may apply to 5 universities. Nonetheless, you could always have a look into clearing as well in the event that things go wrong with your initial choices. I would try to first work out what courses interest you the most. For example, you could search for the course plans, the modules that you may study, the location of a given university, the cost of living, the careers service....Likewise, coming to open days is always a good idea to get a feel for a given course and to gather more information.

If you have any further questions, feel free to contact us!

All the best,
Abián.

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