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BEng Mechanical Engineering

The University of Leeds🥈 TEF Silver
Full-time3 YearsPlacement YearYear AbroadSubject: Engineering & Technology
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Course Score
B /77
Graduate Salary£32,000
Satisfaction82%
Degree Completion76%
Professional Jobs80%
Meaningful Work90%

Expected Starting Salary

bottom quartile nationally

Typical starting salary for Engineering & Technology graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£32,000
typical starting salary
£30,000
£36,000
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
45%
02
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
25%
03
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
10%
04
Skilled trades occupations
10%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (09906)
09906
Note: 0

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 30 respondents (84% response rate)

79%
Teaching Quality
72%
Assessment & Feedback
74%
Academic Support
80%
Organisation
89%
Learning Resources
77%
Student Voice

Your Local Budget 🍕

Leeds
Average Weekly Rent
£135
Est. Annual Total£11,760
🎉7% 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

128-143
7%
144-159
16%
160-175
13%
176-191
9%
192-207
11%
208-223
7%
224-239
2%
240+
2%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
89%
Other HE
10%
Access
1%

Accreditations

✓

Recognised Professional Body (09906)

09906

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
52%Finance
28%Engineering
4%Skilled trades

Outcomes

76%
Continuation
80%
Professional Work
90%
Meaningful Role
80%
Career On Track