Best degree for MSc Aerospace Engineering

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The discussion revolves around the best undergraduate degree to pursue in preparation for a Master's in Aerospace Engineering. Participants explore various degree options, including mathematics, physics, electrical engineering, electronics engineering, and mechanical engineering, considering their relevance and potential career paths.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant suggests that a BSc/BE in aerospace engineering is the best option for those certain about pursuing a Master's in that field, as it provides specialized knowledge.
  • Another participant argues that a BSc/BE in mechanical engineering is a strong alternative, as it is closely related to aeronautics and offers broader career opportunities.
  • A different participant expresses uncertainty about their path, indicating that they might consider nanoelectronics engineering instead, and seeks clarification on whether a BSc in mathematics and physics or electrical/electronics engineering would be more beneficial for aerospace studies.
  • One participant emphasizes that while mechanical engineering is recommended, electrical and electronics engineering could also provide a good background for aerospace engineering.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants present multiple competing views regarding the best degree for pursuing a Master's in Aerospace Engineering, with no consensus reached on a single preferred path.

Contextual Notes

Participants mention the lack of aerospace engineering programs at certain universities, which influences their degree choices. There is also uncertainty regarding the specific benefits of different degrees in relation to aerospace engineering.

Who May Find This Useful

Students considering a career in aerospace engineering or related fields, particularly those evaluating undergraduate degree options.

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Hi,

As from next year, I will be attending university. At this point in time I am studying Pure Mathematics and Physics at A-level. The way I see it right now is that once I get a degree I wish to do a Masters in Aerospace engineering. My question is, what would be the best degree to get so that afterwards I get a Msc aerospace engineering and why? I was thinking either Bsc in mathematics and physics, electrical engineering or electronics engineering.

Thanks in advance
 
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If you are that sure you are going to do an aerospace masters, then the best bet is to do a BSc/BE in aerospace. This will get you very specialised, but if you know you want to go down the aerospace path, that is what you want. If you want a more general degree, so you have more options to fall back on, do a BSc/BE in mechanical engineering. It's the most related degree to aeronautics, but opens up a whole lot of paths to you as well.
 
Well, to start with, the university in my country does not offer Aerospace Engineering, that's why I plan to do it as a masters. And no, I'm not 100% sure, i might end up doing nanoelectronics engineering instead. I just wish to know whether a bsc math and physics or a bsc in electrical/electronics engineering will give me a better background for such a subject
 
Ah in that case I would definitely recommend mechanical engineering. Your other ideas wouldn't be bad either, but from general consensus (similar questions have been asked before) says mechanical engineering would give you both the most related degree to aerospace, but also the broadest degree to get a job with. If you can't do mechanical, then go for electronics engineering.
 

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