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BEng Chemical Engineering

University of the West of Scotland
Full-time4 YearsPlacement YearYear AbroadSubject: Engineering & Technology
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Course Score
B /71
Graduate Salary£30,000
Satisfaction89%
Degree Completion55%
Professional Jobs65%
Meaningful Work85%

Expected Starting Salary

bottom quartile nationally

Typical starting salary for Engineering & Technology graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£30,000
typical starting salary
£26,000
£34,000
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
40%
02
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
15%
03
Natural and social science professionals
★ Professional
10%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (09207)
09207
Note: 0

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 10 respondents (92% response rate)

96%
Teaching Quality
93%
Assessment & Feedback
91%
Academic Support
97%
Organisation
88%
Learning Resources
72%
Student Voice

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Past Accepted Tariffs

64-79
5%
96-111
15%
112-127
5%
128-143
25%
144-159
20%
160-175
5%
176-191
5%
192-207
5%
208-223
5%
240+
5%

Entry Qualifications

Other HE
42%
Degree
28%
A-level
26%
Baccalaureate
2%
No qualifications
2%
Other
2%

Accreditations

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Recognised Professional Body (09207)

09207

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
40%Natural and social science
28%Engineering

Outcomes

55%
Continuation
65%
Professional Work
85%
Meaningful Role
85%
Career On Track