Mechanical/manufacturing to Aeronautical...
Well, here's how my studies are going at the moment.,. I need some advice as to my options, so here goes.
I haven't had a good year academically. As I type, I have over half my exams to repeat, and since I didn't get the course work done, I'm out of contention for a Merit or Destinction. Although it might look bad, I'm sure I can at least pass the exams in August, and get my National Higher Diploma in Mechanical Engineering this year.
As far as transferring to Aerospace Engineering in Limerick is concerned, I've missed the boat. I've no chance of getting the grades to transfer to the 3-more-years Aero Honours degree down there. It looks like I'll be doing an add-on year to get an Ordinary Degree in either Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering (depending on places). Trying again next year is an option, but I'd be over-qualified, and in their words, I'd be "wasting a year". The more I study Mechanical Engineering, I'm told, the more I divert from the Aerospace subjects.
So, what I'd like to know, is what are my options in Aircraft Design? Could I get a job now, with my HND? what about when I get an Ordinary Degree? Are there courses in the UK (I know there isn't here in Ireland) which give Mech Eng graduates (would I be called one?) the aerospace modules? Do I need to relearn a foreign language?