CV advice

kieran--f

So im going into 6th year and i have no idea what college course i should do and the results got me thinking
My favourite subject is engineering and i love samll engines i can repair dirt bikes quads and karts with a paper clip and weld etc. and i was wondering is there some course for this that suits this i want to know how many points i need to aim for

Engines = Mechanical Engineering mostly. Have a look for some of the courses on the CAO website, the points vary as per each college.

I just graduated in Mechanical Engineering in the university of Limerick and to be honest, i hav very limited knowledge on engines and the like. Any knowledge in engines comes from messing with my toyota starlet.

A degree in engineering will only be 4 years of maths. If you want to be working on machines and stuff you'd be better off getting a degree or cert/diploma through an IT. You would end up having a much more practical understanding of engineering rather than an academic view.

sideshowdave

I just finished the ord degree/diploma in mechanical eng and going on to do honours in an IT and to be honest all we seem to do is maths, but what i will say is with prior knowledge to the likes of engines will help greatly in the understanding of some of the maths as it did with me, some things became clearer. I would have been in a similar position to the op in the sense that i knew my way around an engine be it car, bike or machine absoulty none of this knowledge was directly used in my course but it did stand to me in other areas. so i would probably agree with markflynn101 go for an IT as there will be more hands on practicals that you will not get at other coleges.

Anyway Good luck

kieran--f

I havent put any tought into this before but id like to know whats the difference in an it and college
also i dont want to do more maths for 4 years thanks

Michael Collins

In general most engineering degrees don't spend time teaching you how device A works, since technology changes so fast. It should give you the tools to allow you understand it yourself though. You'll have to put the effort in, however, such as going out and getting a few books on engines, all the maths you learn will make understanding those books easier.