Hi,
I graduated high school this year and have been aiming for USYD space engineering, but missed out on the previous lowest selection rank by 0.05 ATAR points :/
My options right now are:
1.USYD aeronautical, then transfer to space after second year.
This requires a 75 WAM which is apparently achievable, but I’m not sure whether it’ll guarantee entry or how competitive it is. I’ve heard different things from different USYD representatives.
2.UNSW aerospace, and pick space electives.
As a University, I think I like UNSW so much more. It seems to have a better culture and student life, is more focused on engineering and has nicer facilities.
I don't know if the Space part of the degree is just branding on USYD’s end. It’s only 3 units of space, and the rest is a normal aeronautical degree.
At UNSW, I received two different insights. One that Space at USYD was comparable to UNSW aerospace with space-related electives, and the second that USYD is indeed more specialized in Space and should be my pick if that is what I want to pursue (which it is).
If it wasn't for the space specialisation, I don't think I would go to USYD - it's the only thing attracting me to it at this stage.
Any advice would be much appreciated.
I graduated high school this year and have been aiming for USYD space engineering, but missed out on the previous lowest selection rank by 0.05 ATAR points :/
My options right now are:
1.USYD aeronautical, then transfer to space after second year.
This requires a 75 WAM which is apparently achievable, but I’m not sure whether it’ll guarantee entry or how competitive it is. I’ve heard different things from different USYD representatives.
2.UNSW aerospace, and pick space electives.
As a University, I think I like UNSW so much more. It seems to have a better culture and student life, is more focused on engineering and has nicer facilities.
I don't know if the Space part of the degree is just branding on USYD’s end. It’s only 3 units of space, and the rest is a normal aeronautical degree.
At UNSW, I received two different insights. One that Space at USYD was comparable to UNSW aerospace with space-related electives, and the second that USYD is indeed more specialized in Space and should be my pick if that is what I want to pursue (which it is).
If it wasn't for the space specialisation, I don't think I would go to USYD - it's the only thing attracting me to it at this stage.
Any advice would be much appreciated.
