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BEng Mechanical Engineering

University of Edinburgh
Full-time4 YearsYear AbroadSubject: Engineering & Technology
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Course Score
A /82
Graduate Salary£32,500
Satisfaction82%
Degree Completion94%
Professional Jobs90%
Meaningful Work90%

Expected Starting Salary

bottom quartile nationally

Typical starting salary for Engineering & Technology graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£32,500
typical starting salary
£30,000
£37,500
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Engineering & Technology graduates nationally earn £24,000–£75,000 (1295 courses)

HESA Graduate Outcomes survey · includes all graduates regardless of career path chosen

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Engineering professionals
★ Professional
40%
02
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
20%
03
Business and Financial Project Management Professionals
★ Professional
10%
04
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
10%
05
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
10%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (09902)
09902
Note: 0

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 25 respondents (74% response rate)

80%
Teaching Quality
67%
Assessment & Feedback
68%
Academic Support
88%
Organisation
83%
Learning Resources
57%
Student Voice

Your Local Budget 🍕

Edinburgh
Average Weekly Rent
£165
Est. Annual Total£13,680
💸10% more expensive than the UK average

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🚦 Will I Get In?

Input your predicted A-Levels to see how you compare to last year's accepted students.

Past Accepted Tariffs

<48
5%
48-63
5%
144-159
15%
160-175
10%
176-191
15%
192-207
20%
208-223
10%
224-239
10%
240+
5%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
85%
Baccalaureate
5%

Accreditations

✓

Recognised Professional Body (09902)

09902

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

40%
High Exposure

AI is actively being used in many tasks within this career, though human expertise remains important. Graduates who understand AI tools will have a competitive advantage.

Graduate Roles by AI Exposure

72%Information Technology
50%Business and Financial Project Management
48%Business and public service associate
30%Managers, directors and senior officials
28%Engineering

Outcomes

94%
Continuation
90%
Professional Work
90%
Meaningful Role
75%
Career On Track