UQ0952

Is liking technology enough reason to choose engineering?

Yes—liking technology can be a sufficient starting point for considering engineering, but it is not by itself a reason to commit to a particular program. Engineering commonly involves using mathematics and science to analyze problems and working through design, experiments, and improvement. Consider whether the subjects, foundational preparation, learning style, and possible post-graduation paths in a field suit you, and compare them with the official information for each university and department.

Key points

  • Interest in technology can be a meaningful motivation for studying engineering.
  • Also examine mathematics and science, design, experimentation, and problem-solving in the curriculum.
  • Compare the curriculum and possible post-graduation paths in the engineering fields that interest you.

Things to check

  • The subjects, expected foundations, and possible pathways vary by university, faculty, and department, so check official information.