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BEng Mechanical Engineering

University of Glasgow
Full-time4 YearsYear AbroadSubject: Engineering & Technology
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Course Score
B /76
Graduate Salary£31,000
Satisfaction73%
Degree Completion87%
Professional Jobs85%
Meaningful Work90%

Expected Starting Salary

bottom quartile nationally

Typical starting salary for Engineering & Technology graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£31,000
typical starting salary
£29,500
£33,000
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
65%
02
Skilled trades occupations
15%
03
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
5%
04
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
5%
05
Sports and fitness occupations
★ Professional
5%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (09902)
09902
Note: 0

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 20 respondents (87% response rate)

71%
Teaching Quality
63%
Assessment & Feedback
52%
Academic Support
57%
Organisation
81%
Learning Resources
51%
Student Voice

Your Local Budget 🍕

Glasgow
Average Weekly Rent
£140
Est. Annual Total£12,020
📊5% 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

112-127
3%
128-143
7%
144-159
9%
160-175
9%
176-191
5%
192-207
19%
208-223
17%
224-239
9%
240+
14%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
85%
Access
6%
Baccalaureate
4%
Other
4%
Other HE
1%

Accreditations

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Recognised Professional Body (09902)

09902

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

25%
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
30%Managers, directors and senior officials
28%Engineering
5%Sports and fitness
4%Skilled trades

Outcomes

87%
Continuation
85%
Professional Work
90%
Meaningful Role
65%
Career On Track