MEng in Mechanical Engineering with Aeronautics Strathclyde vs Glasgow Uni

Hi there,
I don't go to Glasgow University but I am currently in the final year of my MEng mechanical engineering so have a bit of an idea of what the differences are between the two courses are some of my friends do aerospace engineering.
The core modules are often the same for the first year or two as they both specialise in the science behind engineering and maths, before aerospace branches off to concentrate more on the aerodynamics and specific mechanics to those modules, whereas mechanical engineering continues to explore most pathways and areas giving you a much more well-rounded view of how the science of engineering works.
Often career wise you can apply to the same jobs with those two degrees, although some competitive aerospace jobs require aerospace but more specific jobs in other areas can be accessed with a mechanical degree.
I would always recommend the mechanical engineering if you're not 100% sure about aerospace although most universities might allow you to swap between the two within the university however in your case with the two courses at different universities you probably won't have the opportunity to do so.
Both of these degrees can be accredited so just make sure that the university is you've chosen choose to do that - I've recently applied and achieved my EngTech - which will be helpful for getting chartered and further backs up the validity of an accredited course.
Good luck in choosing
Amber
Coventry university student ambassador