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Are there any particular reasons why you chose BE ME over just BE?
I picked it because I was planning to get a masters in engineering anyway, plus you get the option of a minor and do it in one year less than if you had to do the masters separately. Also, masters degrees tend to cost heaps so doing it in one year instead of two will help.
But then again, I think it is a masters by coursework and I can't get a phd straight after. And I was also thinking about the over qualification possibility where you can't find a job because no-one wants to pay you extra.
Also, the cohort is quite small every year and we get to start off with some stuff that second year electrical students are doing.
Have you considered maybe choosing it first year then dropping later on (just before second year because you have to choose a minor) if you don't want to do it anymore?
Also, there is less flexibility in terms of electives for BE ME. For example, there are no electives in first year for BE ME, and 2 electives for just BE.
Look at the handbook course structure and compare them. E-mail UNSW to ask the difference and to find out which is suitable for you.
BE ME:
http://www.handbook.unsw.edu.au/undergraduate/programs/2014/3731.html
BE:
http://www.handbook.unsw.edu.au/undergraduate/programs/2014/3640.html
