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BEng Mechanical Engineering

University of Aberdeen
Full-time4 YearsYear AbroadSubject: Engineering & Technology
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Course Score
A /80
Graduate Salary£35,000
Satisfaction71%
Degree Completion90%
Professional Jobs90%
Meaningful Work80%

Expected Starting Salary

bottom quartile nationally

Typical starting salary for Engineering & Technology graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£35,000
typical starting salary
£30,000
£38,000
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
80%
02
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
5%
03
Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations
5%
04
Skilled trades occupations
5%
05
Sports and fitness occupations
★ Professional
5%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (09902)
09902
Note: 0

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 20 respondents (56% response rate)

71%
Teaching Quality
72%
Assessment & Feedback
67%
Academic Support
74%
Organisation
75%
Learning Resources
67%
Student Voice

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Aberdeen
Average Weekly Rent
£120
Est. Annual Total£10,860
🎉14% cheaper 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

80-95
5%
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10%
112-127
5%
128-143
5%
144-159
20%
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10%
192-207
15%
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5%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
75%
Other HE
15%
Baccalaureate
5%
Degree
5%

Accreditations

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Recognised Professional Body (09902)

09902

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

27%
Moderate Exposure

Some tasks in this career are being augmented by AI, but the core work still requires significant human judgement and skill.

Graduate Roles by AI Exposure

72%Information Technology
28%Engineering
10%Leisure, travel and related personal service
5%Sports and fitness
4%Skilled trades

Outcomes

90%
Continuation
90%
Professional Work
80%
Meaningful Role
90%
Career On Track