studying engineering at university - subject options
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My son is interested in Mechanical / Civil engineering and or Architecture at university and is contemplating dropping a subject at A level to focus on just 3
he currently studies -Maths, Physics, Chemistry & Design & Technology.
He is discussing the possiblility of dropping design to focus on the other three.
i am not so sure this is such a good idea, as he may become needed later on...
Has anyone had the same experience and what option did they go with , and why....
Please help!!!!
he currently studies -Maths, Physics, Chemistry & Design & Technology.
He is discussing the possiblility of dropping design to focus on the other three.
i am not so sure this is such a good idea, as he may become needed later on...
Has anyone had the same experience and what option did they go with , and why....
Please help!!!!
ymcc
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I work for an automotive company and studied mech eng. at London. I recall only needing maths and physics. In fact one if colleagues has a music degree and us in product development. Best bet is to ring admissions office of target university and ask them what are minimum a level subjects for engineering degree subject.
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Thanks
Maths and Physics is common with most of the universities plus an additional science or Further maths .
i am just worried that if he drops one , then he reduces/ limits his chances ....or is my thinking very flawed???
Maths and Physics is common with most of the universities plus an additional science or Further maths .
i am just worried that if he drops one , then he reduces/ limits his chances ....or is my thinking very flawed???
ymcc
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D/T is not that important when applying for engineering out of your list
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Last edited by Belinda on Thu Nov 01, 2012 1:53 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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No ball you are incorrect - Product Design is asked for at some Unis or at least preferred.
Of those you mention probably check specific Universities - all will want Maths and Physics but the third A does vary a lot with the type of Engineering to be studied.
Some are now requesting M1 as part of the Maths A level ....
Of those you mention probably check specific Universities - all will want Maths and Physics but the third A does vary a lot with the type of Engineering to be studied.
Some are now requesting M1 as part of the Maths A level ....
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Guest55, please re-read my original replywhere I state ring the admissions office for the definitive answer. Thanks for your input nevertheless.
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No_ball said:
My DC is also looking at Engineering and has looked at all the available courses it seems I agree you need to research carefully....
W have asked similar questions at various Open Days and got different answers - the content of courses is very different. Some are very theoretical and others involve 'hands-on' design work.
I think this could be misleading.D/T is not that important when applying for engineering out of your list
My DC is also looking at Engineering and has looked at all the available courses it seems I agree you need to research carefully....
W have asked similar questions at various Open Days and got different answers - the content of courses is very different. Some are very theoretical and others involve 'hands-on' design work.
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All the graduates I take on from mech eng have no d/T a levels.
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The OP mentioned Civil Engineering and Architecture - not just Mech Eng
Perhaps your company does not attract design engineers?
Anyway we are going off topic and I think we both agree 'Research is essential".
Perhaps your company does not attract design engineers?
Anyway we are going off topic and I think we both agree 'Research is essential".