Should i do an engineering course at uni?

[El_Mayo]

i like building things, but to do an engineering course at uni i have to do maths and a science [physics] at a level
however i hate these subjects
also what kinda job oppurtunities does an engineering degree open up?
plus what kind of engineering is the best?

[T3hPwn3r3r]

If you suck at math and science, then don't do it.

If you can do them, and think you can stick with 4 years of it, go for it.

Just know that the entire occupation is based on math and physics for the most part.

[El_Mayo]

If you suck at math and science, then don't do it.

If you can do them, and think you can stick with 4 years of it, go for it.

Just know that the entire occupation is based on math and physics for the most part.

i'm awesome at maths and science
but i hate it D;
i mean.. the good part of physics like forces and motion and whatnot is alright, but all that particle theory shit is boring

[dr emulator (madmax)]

first look at job prospects in your area for engineering how much they pay and the like, also ask questions at the colledge itself about what you'll be doing and have to do on one of those courses, oh and good luck with it

[El_Mayo]

first look at job prospects in your area for engineering how much they pay and the like, also ask questions at the colledge itself about what you'll be doing and have to do on one of those courses, oh and good luck with it

there are some good job prospects with Rolls Royce in bristol, and other aeronautic engineering firms :D
im interested in Psychology, but i don't know what kind of jobs a degree in that can offer

[mlee49]

Studying theory is about half of what you'll be doing at a university. I'm enrolled in Kansas University's School of Engineering majoring in Electrical Engineering.

Applied theory is where you will enjoy your field. Ask your self this question, do you like problem solving? Do you enjoy using math and science to explain things? Could you see your self doing this as a living?

Everything has a circuit board now a days. Engineers will be and have been in great need for quite some time. There will always be a need to design, build, and redesign things better in the future.

If you like I can send you some information on courses that may help give you an idea about whats expected. :)

Also, Psychology is good and all but nearly useless unless you get your PHD. A typical Psychotherapist will get paid on average under 70k a year (http://www.payscale.com/research/US/Industry=Psychotherapy/Salary). Thats with an 6-8 year degree. A typical Electrical Engineer STARTING salary is averaged in the 60k mark (http://www.engineersalary.com/Electrical.asp). And thats with benifits, 3 weeks paid vacation, and possibly a company car. Oh and on a 4 year degree.

Most engineers dont need or go for more education. There is a Professional Engieer's stamp which will help with independent consultings but not for the average.

[El_Mayo]

Studying theory is about half of what you'll be doing at a university. I'm enrolled in Kansas University's School of Engineering majoring in Electrical Engineering.

Applied theory is where you will enjoy your field. Ask your self this question, do you like problem solving? Do you enjoy using math and science to explain things? Could you see your self doing this as a living?

Everything has a circuit board now a days. Engineers will be and have been in great need for quite some time. There will always be a need to design, build, and redesign things better in the future.

If you like I can send you some information on courses that may help give you an idea about whats expected. :)

Also, Psychology is good and all but nearly useless unless you get your PHD. A typical Psychotherapist will get paid on average under 70k a year (http://www.payscale.com/research/US/Industry=Psychotherapy/Salary). Thats with an 6-8 year degree. A typical Electrical Engineer STARTING salary is averaged in the 60k mark (http://www.engineersalary.com/Electrical.asp). And thats with benifits, 3 weeks paid vacation, and possibly a company car. Oh and on a 4 year degree.

Most engineers dont need or go for more education. There is a Professional Engieer's stamp which will help with independent consultings but not for the average.

yeah i am interested in the practical side of building things and explaining things with science and maths, i'm quite good at doing that
it's probably just laziness that makes me worried about doing A Level maths D:
and no way i'm doing psychology for 6-8 years lol