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BEng Chemical Engineering

Aston University
Full-time3 YearsPlacement YearYear AbroadSubject: Engineering and Technology
Course Score
A /75
Graduate Salary
£29,500
Satisfaction
87%
Degree Completion
85%
Professional Jobs
70%
Meaningful Work
85%

AI & Your Career

Based on real AI use at work (Anthropic research, 2026)

36%
Moderate AI impact

Average across where this course's graduates actually work

AI does some of the simpler tasks in these jobs, but most of the work still needs human judgement and skill.

AI impact by graduate destination

Information Technology72%
Administrative55%
Business and Financial Project Management50%
Business and public service associate48%
Media45%

🧭 Career Trajectories

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Expected Starting Salary

bottom quartile nationally

Typical starting salary for Engineering and Technology graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£29,500
typical starting salary
£25,000
£35,000
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Engineering and Technology graduates nationally earn £23,000-£75,000 (672 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
25%
02
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
10%
03
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
10%
04
Elementary occupations
10%
05
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
5%
06
Business and Financial Project Management Professionals
★ Professional
5%
07
Media Professionals
★ Professional
5%
08
Administrative occupations
5%
09
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
5%
10
Conservation and environment professionals
★ Professional
5%

Outcomes

85%
Continuation
70%
Professional Work
85%
Meaningful Role
70%
Career On Track

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