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BEng Structural Engineering

Heriot-Watt University
Full-time4 YearsPlacement YearYear AbroadSubject: Engineering & Technology
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Course Score
C /68
Graduate Salary£30,500 (3yr)
Satisfaction84%
Degree Completion78%
Professional JobsN/A
Meaningful WorkN/A

Expected Starting Salary

Typical starting salary for Engineering & Technology graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
N/A
typical starting salary

Data not provided

This provider hasn't submitted graduate salary data to HESA for this course.

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Engineering professionals
★ Professional
78%
02
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
4%
03
Sales occupations
3%
04
Elementary occupations
2%
05
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
2%
06
Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals
★ Professional
1%
07
Conservation and environment professionals
★ Professional
1%
08
Process, plant and machine operatives
1%
09
Quality and Regulatory Professionals
★ Professional
1%
10
Sports and fitness occupations
★ Professional
1%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (03005)
03005
Note: 0
Recognised Professional Body (08105)
08105
Note: 0
Recognised Professional Body (09305)
09305
Note: 0
Recognised Professional Body (10005)
10005
Note: 0

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 50 respondents (73% response rate)

84%
Teaching Quality
84%
Assessment & Feedback
75%
Academic Support
82%
Organisation
86%
Learning Resources
63%
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

96-111
4%
112-127
9%
128-143
4%
160-175
23%
176-191
11%
192-207
13%
208-223
13%
224-239
8%
240+
9%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
79%
Other HE
13%
Degree
6%
No qualifications
1%

Accreditations

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Recognised Professional Body (03005)

03005

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Recognised Professional Body (08105)

08105

✓

Recognised Professional Body (09305)

09305

✓

Recognised Professional Body (10005)

10005

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

28%
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

40%Science, engineering and technology associate
40%Sales
30%Managers, directors and senior officials
28%Engineering
25%Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction

Outcomes

78%
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