What is the advantage of specialising in a particular compared to one who does not?

[chipmunk22]

Hi! I am an electrical engineering undergraduate going into my 3rd yr of my university education. Currently thinking of whether to specialise or not. Any suggestions on why I should or shouldn't? Thanks!

[brewnog]

Well are you interested in the choices you have for specialisation? Are you concerned about employment prospects? Are you planning on continuing your studies after you get your degree?

[chipmunk22]

employment prospects will be my primarily concern after graduation

[brewnog]

Well if you want employment in a specialist field, then you might want to consider a more specialised education.... otherwise keeping your education general will keep your employment opportunities open, and there's always room to specialise.

[civil_dude]

I too would recommend the general approach. I did that in civil and am glad I did. You will get your specialised education once you start working. You will have a wider subject background which gives you more options in employment.