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BEng Mechanical Engineering

London South Bank University🥈 TEF Silver
Part-timePlacement YearSubject: Engineering & Technology
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Course Score
B /79
Graduate Salary£37,000
Satisfaction93%
Degree Completion70%
Professional Jobs55%
Meaningful Work70%

Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Engineering & Technology graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£37,000
typical starting salary
£23,000
£42,000
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
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
30%
02
Engineering professionals
★ Professional
15%
03
Process, plant and machine operatives
15%
04
Skilled trades occupations
15%
05
Elementary occupations
10%
06
Sales occupations
10%
07
Teaching Professionals
★ 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 — 10 respondents (77% response rate)

90%
Teaching Quality
93%
Assessment & Feedback
97%
Academic Support
90%
Organisation
93%
Learning Resources
85%
Student Voice

Your Local Budget 🍕

London
Average Weekly Rent
£220
Est. Annual Total£18,660
💸40% more expensive than the UK average

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🚦 Will I Get In?

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Past Accepted Tariffs

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Entry Qualifications

Other HE
55%
A-level
35%
Degree
5%

Accreditations

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Recognised Professional Body (09902)

09902

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

22%
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
28%Engineering
18%Teaching
5%Elementary

Outcomes

70%
Continuation
55%
Professional Work
70%
Meaningful Role
50%
Career On Track