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MEng Mechanical Engineering

University of Edinburgh
Full-time5 YearsYear AbroadSubject: Engineering & Technology
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Course Score
A /82
Graduate Salary£32,500
Satisfaction75%
Degree Completion92%
Professional Jobs95%
Meaningful Work100%

Expected Starting Salary

bottom quartile nationally

Typical starting salary for Engineering & Technology graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2032
First job
~2033
£32,500
typical starting salary
£30,000
£37,500
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
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
5%
03
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
5%
04
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
5%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (09901)
09901
Note: 0

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 40 respondents (82% response rate)

83%
Teaching Quality
61%
Assessment & Feedback
57%
Academic Support
86%
Organisation
79%
Learning Resources
58%
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

144-159
10%
160-175
5%
176-191
20%
192-207
5%
208-223
5%
224-239
15%
240+
35%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
90%
Baccalaureate
5%
Other HE
5%

Accreditations

✓

Recognised Professional Body (09901)

09901

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

32%
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
60%Business, Research and Administrative
30%Managers, directors and senior officials
28%Engineering

Outcomes

92%
Continuation
95%
Professional Work
100%
Meaningful Role
100%
Career On Track