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Engineering question
Kopite:
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--- Quote from: Kopite on January 17, 2010, 02:21:20 am ---
--- Quote ---I did say "if anything".
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Well, from intuition, B.Eng does not equal to a B.Comm/B.Sci + M.Eng. So from your statement, a Melbourne Model degree would be looked upon less favourably?? Yes? Why?
--- Quote ---I have seen some absolutely ridiculous breadth subjects in the MM that would only be studied because people MUST take subjects outside of their discipline. Many people don't need breadth subjects so why pay for them in both time and fees. As for all places being CSP if your average is >65%, that is easier said than done in engineering, and if you want to complete the MM in 5 years then you're going to have include eng subjects in your bachelors degree or spend three years doing your Masters by coursework. Some subjects have 60% fail rates and if you are one of those that does fail then that will make the 65% average harder to obtain.
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People don't take easy subjects, just cos they're bludges. Students taking those subjects are the very small minority, and are only cheating themselves. Everyone I know doing a B.Sci/B.Comm going for a M.Eng is above the 65% required, including myself, and I'm a crap student.
--- Quote ---Work experience and marks are what will set you apart from your peers when it comes to gaining employment, not whether you have studied From Mateship to Mardi Gras or Genders, Bodies, Borders. Perhaps you think Seeing: The Whole Picture or Cinema and the City is going to give you a leg up over those who have studied Statics, Dynamics, Strength of Materials, Geotechnics etc from day one at uni, but I personally think you are just seeing a wank factor rather than really considering the worth (or IMO the lack of worth) of breadth studies. Do you really think an Engineer sitting with your academic transcript in from of them is going to see any extra value in you when they see subjects like that which for many will be taken solely because they believe them to be easy options.
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You see, this is what happens when you bag out the Melbourne Model and don't even go to UoM. Ease off the exaggeration. Geez. I don't know anyone doing those subjects. Many science students take Commerce subjects, in economics+actuarial studies.
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I'm doing science and am doing commerce subjects (revolving around personal finance or real estate finance) and these are no bludge. You have to do two assignments and tests.
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+finance.
Pappa-Bohr:
I go to melbourne uni, and have to say I agree that if you're dead set on doing engineering, don't come here. Go to Monash and save yourself a year of study.
UoM good for: arts/commerce (including econ)/law/maths/medical science
Monash good for: specific courses in engineering, surgery/medicine.
Kopite:
--- Quote from: Squida on January 09, 2010, 01:36:11 am ---Hi everybody
I was looking into doing engineering at uni this year (civil/structural specifically) and I was wondering which course would be more suited for me. Basically the three options are doing a bachelor or science at melb uni + masters in eng, doing the bachelor of engineering at melb uni orrrr doing the bachelor of civil and infrastructure at rmit.
I can't really figure out which course would be best for me so any input woulld be appreciated :p.
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b.sci and b.eng is interchangeable for the first year and a bit? *i think*. so you don't have to worry if you'll be at uom for 4 or 5 years until the end of first year =]
Mao:
I'm not sure what the hype is over 'Master' of Engineering. It has become apparent to me that the depth of knowledge taught in most coursework Masters is approx the same level in a Bachelors. It may seem more flashy having a post-graduate degree, but employers will be able to tell how well you are equipped.
And whilst the breadth subjects are good for demonstrating diversity of interest to employers, you can show that diversity through so many other pathways.
Just some food for thought. :)
Mollie:
--- Quote from: Pappa-Bohr on January 17, 2010, 05:26:23 pm ---I go to melbourne uni, and have to say I agree that if you're dead set on doing engineering, don't come here. Go to Monash and save yourself a year of study.
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Save a year of studies, save a year of fees, for those moving out of home save a year of accomodation, and if that isn't enough earn a decent salary a year earlier.
Engineering students need to be competant at maths, and the Maths of MM just don't add up.
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