Bristol vs Warwick Mech eng
I have offers from Bristol and Warwick for mechanical engineering, both require me to get AAB. I was wondering what to firm as I know Bristol is better for engineering but I think Warwick would be more highly rated if I wanted to move into finance after uni since its a target. I also prefer the campus and accom at Warwick.
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by Cowbeef1653I have offers from Bristol and Warwick for mechanical engineering, both require me to get AAB. I was wondering what to firm as I know Bristol is better for engineering but I think Warwick would be more highly rated if I wanted to move into finance after uni since its a target. I also prefer the campus and accom at Warwick.
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by Cowbeef1653I have offers from Bristol and Warwick for mechanical engineering, both require me to get AAB. I was wondering what to firm as I know Bristol is better for engineering but I think Warwick would be more highly rated if I wanted to move into finance after uni since its a target. I also prefer the campus and accom at Warwick.
I would go to Warwick, listening to what you said about the fact that you like it more. Best of luck!
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Hi!
I'm a third year student studying Systems Engineering at Warwick (currently on a placement year as a digital manufacturing engineer). If finance is something you're considering to go into after uni, that's a major advantage Warwick has. We have many societies that are highly respected by employers, and lots of resources available to help with breaking into finance; from spring weeks to summer internships and grad schemes. Societies include Warwick Finance Societies and Warwick Consulting Society, which also give opportunities to attend networking events and the chance to speak to recruiters. The Warwick Engineering Society also host events where they guide you in how to transition from engineering to finance, quant, data analysis, and more.
Another major advantage that drew me to Warwick is the fact that the entire first year is general engineering. No matter what stream you're on, everyone does the same modules, and at the end of the year you get to re-select your specialisation. We also have Engineering Business Management as a course if that's something that appeals to you.
The campus is also one of my favorite aspects about Warwick and I loved staying in student halls in first year. Especially given we, engineering students, have really high contact hours in first year (lots of lectures, labs, group projects), being on campus is very convenient and saves you so much time commuting. It allowed me to balance other things as well like societies, sports, socialising, etc. In second year, people typically move off campus (Leamington Spa, Canley, or Coventry are the most popular). Although I loved living on campus I was definitely ready to leave by the end of the year and Leamington (where I live) is an amazing town!
Let me know if you have any other questions or concerns!
I'm a third year student studying Systems Engineering at Warwick (currently on a placement year as a digital manufacturing engineer). If finance is something you're considering to go into after uni, that's a major advantage Warwick has. We have many societies that are highly respected by employers, and lots of resources available to help with breaking into finance; from spring weeks to summer internships and grad schemes. Societies include Warwick Finance Societies and Warwick Consulting Society, which also give opportunities to attend networking events and the chance to speak to recruiters. The Warwick Engineering Society also host events where they guide you in how to transition from engineering to finance, quant, data analysis, and more.
Another major advantage that drew me to Warwick is the fact that the entire first year is general engineering. No matter what stream you're on, everyone does the same modules, and at the end of the year you get to re-select your specialisation. We also have Engineering Business Management as a course if that's something that appeals to you.
The campus is also one of my favorite aspects about Warwick and I loved staying in student halls in first year. Especially given we, engineering students, have really high contact hours in first year (lots of lectures, labs, group projects), being on campus is very convenient and saves you so much time commuting. It allowed me to balance other things as well like societies, sports, socialising, etc. In second year, people typically move off campus (Leamington Spa, Canley, or Coventry are the most popular). Although I loved living on campus I was definitely ready to leave by the end of the year and Leamington (where I live) is an amazing town!
Let me know if you have any other questions or concerns!
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by UoW FlowryHi!
I'm a third year student studying Systems Engineering at Warwick (currently on a placement year as a digital manufacturing engineer). If finance is something you're considering to go into after uni, that's a major advantage Warwick has. We have many societies that are highly respected by employers, and lots of resources available to help with breaking into finance; from spring weeks to summer internships and grad schemes. Societies include Warwick Finance Societies and Warwick Consulting Society, which also give opportunities to attend networking events and the chance to speak to recruiters. The Warwick Engineering Society also host events where they guide you in how to transition from engineering to finance, quant, data analysis, and more.
Another major advantage that drew me to Warwick is the fact that the entire first year is general engineering. No matter what stream you're on, everyone does the same modules, and at the end of the year you get to re-select your specialisation. We also have Engineering Business Management as a course if that's something that appeals to you.
The campus is also one of my favorite aspects about Warwick and I loved staying in student halls in first year. Especially given we, engineering students, have really high contact hours in first year (lots of lectures, labs, group projects), being on campus is very convenient and saves you so much time commuting. It allowed me to balance other things as well like societies, sports, socialising, etc. In second year, people typically move off campus (Leamington Spa, Canley, or Coventry are the most popular). Although I loved living on campus I was definitely ready to leave by the end of the year and Leamington (where I live) is an amazing town!
Let me know if you have any other questions or concerns!
I'm a third year student studying Systems Engineering at Warwick (currently on a placement year as a digital manufacturing engineer). If finance is something you're considering to go into after uni, that's a major advantage Warwick has. We have many societies that are highly respected by employers, and lots of resources available to help with breaking into finance; from spring weeks to summer internships and grad schemes. Societies include Warwick Finance Societies and Warwick Consulting Society, which also give opportunities to attend networking events and the chance to speak to recruiters. The Warwick Engineering Society also host events where they guide you in how to transition from engineering to finance, quant, data analysis, and more.
Another major advantage that drew me to Warwick is the fact that the entire first year is general engineering. No matter what stream you're on, everyone does the same modules, and at the end of the year you get to re-select your specialisation. We also have Engineering Business Management as a course if that's something that appeals to you.
The campus is also one of my favorite aspects about Warwick and I loved staying in student halls in first year. Especially given we, engineering students, have really high contact hours in first year (lots of lectures, labs, group projects), being on campus is very convenient and saves you so much time commuting. It allowed me to balance other things as well like societies, sports, socialising, etc. In second year, people typically move off campus (Leamington Spa, Canley, or Coventry are the most popular). Although I loved living on campus I was definitely ready to leave by the end of the year and Leamington (where I live) is an amazing town!
Let me know if you have any other questions or concerns!
Thanks a lot for the response, I think ill go with warwick
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by UoW FlowryHi!
I'm a third year student studying Systems Engineering at Warwick (currently on a placement year as a digital manufacturing engineer). If finance is something you're considering to go into after uni, that's a major advantage Warwick has. We have many societies that are highly respected by employers, and lots of resources available to help with breaking into finance; from spring weeks to summer internships and grad schemes. Societies include Warwick Finance Societies and Warwick Consulting Society, which also give opportunities to attend networking events and the chance to speak to recruiters. The Warwick Engineering Society also host events where they guide you in how to transition from engineering to finance, quant, data analysis, and more.
Another major advantage that drew me to Warwick is the fact that the entire first year is general engineering. No matter what stream you're on, everyone does the same modules, and at the end of the year you get to re-select your specialisation. We also have Engineering Business Management as a course if that's something that appeals to you.
The campus is also one of my favorite aspects about Warwick and I loved staying in student halls in first year. Especially given we, engineering students, have really high contact hours in first year (lots of lectures, labs, group projects), being on campus is very convenient and saves you so much time commuting. It allowed me to balance other things as well like societies, sports, socialising, etc. In second year, people typically move off campus (Leamington Spa, Canley, or Coventry are the most popular). Although I loved living on campus I was definitely ready to leave by the end of the year and Leamington (where I live) is an amazing town!
Let me know if you have any other questions or concerns!
I'm a third year student studying Systems Engineering at Warwick (currently on a placement year as a digital manufacturing engineer). If finance is something you're considering to go into after uni, that's a major advantage Warwick has. We have many societies that are highly respected by employers, and lots of resources available to help with breaking into finance; from spring weeks to summer internships and grad schemes. Societies include Warwick Finance Societies and Warwick Consulting Society, which also give opportunities to attend networking events and the chance to speak to recruiters. The Warwick Engineering Society also host events where they guide you in how to transition from engineering to finance, quant, data analysis, and more.
Another major advantage that drew me to Warwick is the fact that the entire first year is general engineering. No matter what stream you're on, everyone does the same modules, and at the end of the year you get to re-select your specialisation. We also have Engineering Business Management as a course if that's something that appeals to you.
The campus is also one of my favorite aspects about Warwick and I loved staying in student halls in first year. Especially given we, engineering students, have really high contact hours in first year (lots of lectures, labs, group projects), being on campus is very convenient and saves you so much time commuting. It allowed me to balance other things as well like societies, sports, socialising, etc. In second year, people typically move off campus (Leamington Spa, Canley, or Coventry are the most popular). Although I loved living on campus I was definitely ready to leave by the end of the year and Leamington (where I live) is an amazing town!
Let me know if you have any other questions or concerns!
If you already prefer Warwick’s campus and accommodation, that actually matters a lot since you’ll be there for a few years. Mechanical Engineering at Warwick is still solid, and the overall reputation of the university is strong.
If you’re thinking about moving into finance later, Warwick’s overall name might help slightly. But in engineering, what you do during your degree still matters more than just the uni name.
It kind of sounds like you’re already leaning towards Warwick. If the grade requirements are the same, choosing the place you prefer isn’t a bad decision.
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by Cowbeef1653I have offers from Bristol and Warwick for mechanical engineering, both require me to get AAB. I was wondering what to firm as I know Bristol is better for engineering but I think Warwick would be more highly rated if I wanted to move into finance after uni since its a target. I also prefer the campus and accom at Warwick.
I am basically in the same position as you, Warwick is definitely the one to keep the finance door open, not saying its impossible with bristol but warwick would definitely give you a better chance. However I think that the eng to finance pipeline is sort of 'drying up' in terms of how the job market is getting increasingly more competitive and how it pays to be fully committed/specialised when going for a job.
I think this is especially the case when it comes down to two of the most competitive jobs in the country. Thats why for me personally, I would either go Bristol and completely lock in engineering or go Warwick and completely lock in finance i really dont think being a jack of all trades master of one is the play in today's job market. Then again I am unemployed and have little experience in the professional environment of either of these two jobs.
I guess whatever university you go to should be based on your initial choice of wether you want to go into engineering or finance but if you realise you made a mistake in the first year then it just makes the switch into the other field harder, it doesnt close the door completely.
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by UoW FlowryHi!
I'm a third year student studying Systems Engineering at Warwick (currently on a placement year as a digital manufacturing engineer). If finance is something you're considering to go into after uni, that's a major advantage Warwick has. We have many societies that are highly respected by employers, and lots of resources available to help with breaking into finance; from spring weeks to summer internships and grad schemes. Societies include Warwick Finance Societies and Warwick Consulting Society, which also give opportunities to attend networking events and the chance to speak to recruiters. The Warwick Engineering Society also host events where they guide you in how to transition from engineering to finance, quant, data analysis, and more.
Another major advantage that drew me to Warwick is the fact that the entire first year is general engineering. No matter what stream you're on, everyone does the same modules, and at the end of the year you get to re-select your specialisation. We also have Engineering Business Management as a course if that's something that appeals to you.
The campus is also one of my favorite aspects about Warwick and I loved staying in student halls in first year. Especially given we, engineering students, have really high contact hours in first year (lots of lectures, labs, group projects), being on campus is very convenient and saves you so much time commuting. It allowed me to balance other things as well like societies, sports, socialising, etc. In second year, people typically move off campus (Leamington Spa, Canley, or Coventry are the most popular). Although I loved living on campus I was definitely ready to leave by the end of the year and Leamington (where I live) is an amazing town!
Let me know if you have any other questions or concerns!
I'm a third year student studying Systems Engineering at Warwick (currently on a placement year as a digital manufacturing engineer). If finance is something you're considering to go into after uni, that's a major advantage Warwick has. We have many societies that are highly respected by employers, and lots of resources available to help with breaking into finance; from spring weeks to summer internships and grad schemes. Societies include Warwick Finance Societies and Warwick Consulting Society, which also give opportunities to attend networking events and the chance to speak to recruiters. The Warwick Engineering Society also host events where they guide you in how to transition from engineering to finance, quant, data analysis, and more.
Another major advantage that drew me to Warwick is the fact that the entire first year is general engineering. No matter what stream you're on, everyone does the same modules, and at the end of the year you get to re-select your specialisation. We also have Engineering Business Management as a course if that's something that appeals to you.
The campus is also one of my favorite aspects about Warwick and I loved staying in student halls in first year. Especially given we, engineering students, have really high contact hours in first year (lots of lectures, labs, group projects), being on campus is very convenient and saves you so much time commuting. It allowed me to balance other things as well like societies, sports, socialising, etc. In second year, people typically move off campus (Leamington Spa, Canley, or Coventry are the most popular). Although I loved living on campus I was definitely ready to leave by the end of the year and Leamington (where I live) is an amazing town!
Let me know if you have any other questions or concerns!
I have also gotten an offer for engineering at Warwick and I just wanted to know how do they assess you like is it mainly group/practical work or something else
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by Wonder700Hey
I have also gotten an offer for engineering at Warwick and I just wanted to know how do they assess you like is it mainly group/practical work or something else
I have also gotten an offer for engineering at Warwick and I just wanted to know how do they assess you like is it mainly group/practical work or something else
It depends on the module, but if I had to give a rough generalisation I would say each module there is usually 1 piece of coursework (maybe around 40% weight) and 1 exam (60%). The coursework could be based on a lab and is a write up, or it could be a group project. That being said, it all really depends on the module, some might have 2 exams and no coursework. But definitely expect lots of group work and lots of labs especially in first year - contact hours are pretty high. It may feel overwhelming but it's actually super helpful to your learning.
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