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BEng Electrical and Mechanical Engineering

University of Strathclyde

Full-time4 YearsYear AbroadSubject: Engineering and Technology

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Course Score

B /71

Graduate Salary

£33,000

Satisfaction

78%

Degree Completion

65%

Professional Jobs

70%

Meaningful Work

65%

AI & Your Career

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

21%

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.

Pick your path - AI impact varies by career

28%Civil Engineering Technician 25%Electrical and Electronics Technicians n.e.c.4%Electrical Service and Maintenance Mechanics and Repairers 4%Electro-Mechanical Technician

AI impact by graduate destination

Science, engineering and technology associate40%

Engineering28%

Elementary5%

Skilled trades4%

🧭 Career Trajectories

This degree creates strong direct pathways into the jobs market. Explore the full career profiles and AI projections on our sister hub, WhatCareer.

Civil Engineering Technician

£24,000 - £30,000

Electrical and Electronics Technicians n.e.c.

£24,000 - £30,000

Electrical Service and Maintenance Mechanics and Repairers

£22,000 - £28,000

Electro-Mechanical Technician

£28,000 - £32,000

Expected Starting Salary

above national median

Typical starting salary for Engineering and Technology graduates

Start

Sep 2027

Graduate

2031

First job

~2032

£33,000

typical starting salary

£30,000

£38,000

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

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