Aeronautics!

DublinArnie

Right, I'm completely baffled because there are so many ways to get into this industry.

My head hurts just thinking about the possibilities, but lately I've been thinking about the engineering side of things.

Now, engineering its self is quite vague in an industry like that. With the CAO deadline looming close, I'm conflicted which path I should go for.

Mechanical Engineering would be a great start, but which college would have a greater focus in the aeronautics side of things (besides Limerick University! too far )? Heck, maybe an Applied Physics or Applied Mathematics degree would be more suited?

Ideally I'd love to work on rockets and help design/test different systems etc. I don't know if a pure physics degree (with a greater focus on application) or mechanical degree would get me there quicker. Maybe it depends on the work placement you get?

Mechanical Engineering in DCU has a good focus on manufacturing (course is called Mech and Manu engineering) ... so surely doing that degree wouldn't help?

Has anyone heard about someone getting work experience at an aeronautic company throughout their education?

matthew1998

UCD have and aerospace engineering degree as well.

Mechanical engineering/Physics would be excellent. You could then go off to the UK for a year and specialist with an Aeronautical Masters.

I'm sure you can break into the industry without the ME thought.

Just my two cents. Good Luck!