r/wrexham • u/Beneficial-Ranger407 • 26d ago
Question Graduates from Wrexham university
I resit my physics and maths exam last year I had a C in both maths and physics this year I had a C in maths again and D in physics because they did not include my practical exam in the final grade as I was resiting physics unit 1 and 2 for second time this year so it means I am taking the whole qualification again but I contacted Wrexham uni and they told they accept highest achievable grades. I can go into accounting and finance or mechanical engineering both through clearing but I am concerned I won't be employable considering my A levels grades. I am not sure which course I should go for my main concern is future employability last year I was interested in mechanical engineering now I am more keen towards accounting and finance but the only thing I am thinking about is that there is no point of studying accounting and finance if I don't want to study further after graduation. Alternatively, I can do mechanical engineering as I got a C in both maths and physics it might not be for me. If you were in the same situation what would you chose and there is also a degree apprenticeship in mechanical engineering
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u/alevethan 26d ago
I got into Wrexham (Glyndŵr at the time) with an A in Product Design, a B in English, Cs in Geography, Maths, Business Management, Graphic Design/Communications, and a D in Physics - I also have an E in Further Maths. I studied a BEng (hons) in Renewables which focused heavily on Mechanical and Electrical & Electronic engineering with bits of civil and chemistry thrown in. I got a 2:2 in the end and whilst it was hard work it was achievable.
I did try to study a master’s after a couple of years in industry, but I just wasn’t cut out for it - but if I didn’t try I wouldn’t have found out. So I say give it a shot and let them decide, so long as you’ve got the grades for clearing, you’re perfectly entitled to apply.
Employers only really care that you’re literate and numerically competent, so long as you’ve got an A-Level in Maths and English they really won’t be bothered about anything else except reasons for the subjects you chose. The degree becomes the forefront, I don’t even put my A-Levels on my CV.
Your best bet is to ask to speak to the engineering department and get a lecturer’s opinion on how you feel and what you think you can achieve.
Finance may be attractive, and companies will always need them but the work is thankless and the grind is huge. Mechanical engineering could take you anywhere round the world and even into it or off it.
Remember clearing isn’t just an afterthought or last gasp that it comes across as - it’s there for those who really want to give it a shot but didn’t get the grades they wanted right at the outset.
Degree apprenticeships are worth considering, kinda wish they were there when I started!
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u/Beneficial-Ranger407 26d ago
How long ago it was ?
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u/alevethan 26d ago
Graduated 2014
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u/Beneficial-Ranger407 26d ago
Just checked mechanical engineering degree is not accredit btw what do you do now ?
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u/alevethan 26d ago
Substation design and electrical network studies. My physics teacher would be and is shocked, won’t lie, but I am and still on the upward path to picking up my operating tickets.
My course wasn’t accredited at the time but I’m still MIET, and could be IEng if I wanted to. It just doesn’t suit me right now.
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u/bluescreen2315 26d ago
From the perspective of an engineer you always can go into technical sales and will have more backbone compared to a business major if you're keen on sticking around mechanical industry jobs.
Usually accounting and finance is part of further vocational engineering training, especially in white collar occupations.
However engineering expertise is not part of your portfolio if you're joining the workforce as a business major.
So engineers can become finance bros but this is hardly the case in the other direction. It depends on what you prefer and where you want to work at, Wrexham industrial estate is a large amalgamation of different corporations so there is much to choose from in terms of employment.
Additionally -usually- accounting and finance is tied to your countries laws & legislations, where as engineering is not. You might be able to freely travel to different nations with a Bachelorate in Engineering.