What could I combine with a physics degree?

[Manok101]

My areas of interest are mostly space, and aircraft related, and someone I know suggested also going for mechanical engineering, I figured this would be good for either, is there anything else that would be better?

[twotter]

If I was in your shoes I would look at the jobs I would ultimately like to do and work backwards from there. So what would you like to do?

[pete_l]

I think it depends on why you've chosen to study physics. If it's in order to get a job in the field (astrophysics, research, broadly: anything technical) then it's worth looking at the employment market and seeing what's in demand.

If you are considering a physics course because you have an amateur's interest in the subject, then beware. At least in the UK (and I appreciate that you're not) subjects taught at university are almost unrecognisable from the same subjects taught in schools. You may find that what you've committed to is not at all what you were expecting.

[Macavity]

Not sure how the (US?) system works. We do hear, in popular culture (on TV!) of students "majoring" (minoring?) in subjects? I did a joint Physics-Chemistry UK degree. Advantages were that we were a small group (becoming friends too!), but perhaps a little isolated from our "single subject" peers. A fair bit MORE work to do with the "core" subjects of two disciplines, and some "fringe" courses were not accessible, due to timetable clashes. A certain degree of "overlap", between subjects - which might make things easier, or lead to a modest boredom. I'm not sure it effected my subsequent success either way re. ultimate employment.

I think a diverse education is GOOD. It may disadvantage you, if you want to do a specialist post-graduate degree. I think my Math(s) was a little lacking to be a Particle Physicist, but what the heck - I still did it! LOL. Some (ultimate) employers welcome wider knowledge, some want specialists, some want to "train their own"... In 3-4 years things can change? I think I might choose subjects that have a close alliance? I'd ask the university / college how well timetables are integrated? I see my own "Alma Mater" no longer offers many "joint" courses now! I feel that's a shame. But "student-ing" in the modern world is more goal-orientated, has to be "value for money" etc. etc...

[PreludeToADream]

I'm planning on studying Physics and Astronomy at Uni. Some places offer Physics with Space Science which may have more to do with space engineering, you'll have to check the course content. I think at most Universities there are a few optional modules on the Physics degree where you can pick what interests you the most.

[Manok101]

I am doing this with an aim of getting a job, while I have not started any classes yet, I wanted to do the research to find out what had the broadest possibilities. My dream jobs would be either designing aircraft, or something space related, and I have a very broad interest when it comes to space. I'd be happy with just about anything technical.

[che guevara]

I am doing this with an aim of getting a job, while I have not started any classes yet, I wanted to do the research to find out what had the broadest possibilities. My dream jobs would be either designing aircraft, or something space related, and I have a very broad interest when it comes to space. I'd be happy with just about anything technical.

McDonalds prefere a happy personality to any science degree, so as far as potential works goes, work on your people skills !