Engineering covers a very broad spectrum. What field in particular are you interested in? Your answer lies in how relevant astrophysics is to that field.
And considering I almost certainly won't be working in the field of Astro given that it's a small field compared to what else is available, it looks like either degree title is as good as the other.As far as physics degrees they are both the exact same with regards job prospects (astro might have a minimal advantage in some space/astronomy careers)
I hadn't thought of that, though I certainly see what you mean.Physics with astronomy is just a rebranding of physics which removes the choice for the undergraduate. Colleges do this to sex their courses up and increase enrolment. They will promote field trip aspects of these courses. Its cynical and detrimental to students.
That is, unless I thought either of these two degree titles was preferred by Finance or Computing/IT companies, which are probably two of the largest fields for Physics grads to go into.
As someone who hires in IT, a physics qualification won't get you in the door for an interview. If you are interested in working in IT, you should do a focused BSc/BEng course in computer science or engineering. Of course, if you're set on a physics degree, you could always do a more focused IT related masters afterwards to make you more appealing to IT recruiters.
As someone who hires in IT, a physics qualification won't get you in the door for an interview.
Leos right.
The IT/Electronic Engineering company I work for have a policy of recruiting BEng/BSc as grads, except in very exceptional circumstances. ( i.e. a work experience student who impresses hugely).
Do you mean it is easier to go into IT with an Engineering BEng rather than a Physics BSc? Why is this? Or perhaps you specifically mean a computing BEng?If you are interested in working in IT, you should do a focused BSc/BEng course in computer science or engineering.
Do you mean it is easier to go into IT with an Engineering BEng rather than a Physics BSc? Why is this? Or perhaps you specifically mean a computing BEng?
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