What did you study at university? – Tomorrow's Engineers Zone

Question: What did you study at university?
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Asked by anon-73912 on 23 Apr 2020.
- Will Smith answered on 23 Apr 2020:
  
  I studied for a masters in Electrical and Electronic Engineering. It involved lots of maths and learning about design and how to process data.
- Sophie Louth answered on 23 Apr 2020:
  
  I studied engineering at University, it was a general course that covered lots of different types of engineering. That is where I heard about medical engineering and realised it is what I want to specialise in at the moment. I like that I am helping people recover from illnesses, and living happier healthier lives.
- Diana Mathew answered on 23 Apr 2020:
  
  I did Electronics & Telecommunications Engineering for my Bachelor’s degree and Microwave and Wireless Systems for my Master’s.
- Claire Brockett answered on 23 Apr 2020:
  
  I studied Medical Engineering at university – it was pretty much the same as mechanical engineering, just we did some extra bits around how the body worked – so I studied modules such as anatomy and immunology as well as materials, mechanics and maths (amongst others!)
- Douglas Wragg answered on 23 Apr 2020:
  
  No, I went to technical college, as no university had a course on automotive studies at that time.
- Katie Sparks answered on 23 Apr 2020:
  
  I studied physics during my undergraduate degree (the first time you go to uni).
  After that, I didn’t know what I wanted to do, so I found any job to get some work experience, make some money and give me time to explore ideas.
  
  Later on, when I’d worked out that I could do a role supporting physics research, and I’d saved enough money, I did a one year postgraduate degree, a Masters, in Aerospace Engineering, to get me to the job I really wanted.
- Louise France answered on 23 Apr 2020:
  
  I studied Mechanical and Medical Engineering – so it gave me a really detailed knowledge of engineering principles, and how to apply them to the human body.
- Reshma Vora answered on 23 Apr 2020:
  
  I studied Aerospace Technology with Management from the University of Hertfordshire. It was a good course that was a mix of maths and management tools as I knew that I wanted more of an office role rather than working on the field.
- Elizabeth Kapasa answered on 23 Apr 2020:
  
  I studied Biomaterials Science and Tissue Engineering (MEng) at the University of Sheffield. It’s a wordy title so now they’ve shortened the name of the degree to Bioengineering!
- Kirstin Rouse answered on 25 Apr 2020:
  
  I studied Computer Systems Engineering at the University of Kent. It covered different types of engineering (software, hardware and systems) which is why I chose it as I didn’t want to pick just one area.
- Jeni Spragg answered on 29 Apr 2020:
  
  I studied Chemical Engineering, with an industrial placement year, at the University of Bath. However, there are different routes to engineering, such as apprenticeships, so if you’re not sure about university, there’s lots of other options you can explore with your teachers or careers advisors.
- Tom Rooney answered on 2 Jun 2020:
  
  I didn’t study at university initially!
  
  I opted for an apprenticeship and it was a great to learn engineering and earn money while I was doing it.
  
  There was still a lot of classroom time and some very challenging theory and principles to learn but I found it very helpful to be able to get involved with the applications of engineering in my work time too.
  
  I developed my skill of hand, learned procedures and safety controls working alongside experienced engineers in the workplace. Some of whom I’m still very good friends with.
  
  Later in my career, once I had graduated from my apprenticeship I found myself mentoring new apprentices myself which was very rewarding.
  
  Apprenticeships are definitely worth considering – in the same time as it takes to get a degree you will earn a similar qualification, a shed load of experience (which is more important than any piece of paper) and have a job at the end of it with no student debt to worry about!
  
  Many of my fellow apprentices from my time are now running their own companies, and all of us have had amazing careers and are earning very good salaries in a wide variety of engineering related roles.

Comments

Fidel commented on 19 May 2020:

I studied Electrical & Electronic Engineering because I couldn’t really pick between electrical or electronic engineering.

Question: What did you study at university?