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BEng Electronic and Electrical Engineering with a Foundation Year

Swansea University

Full-time4 YearsSubject: Engineering and Technology

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Course Score

A /79

Graduate Salary

£32,000

Satisfaction

82%

Degree Completion

80%

Professional Jobs

85%

Meaningful Work

90%

AI & Your Career

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

28%

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

25%Electrical and Electronics Technicians n.e.c.28%Civil Engineering Technician 4%Electrical Service and Maintenance Mechanics and Repairers 28%Electronics Engineer (Technician)

AI impact by graduate destination

Information Technology72%

Engineering28%

Teaching18%

Elementary5%

🧭 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.

Electrical and Electronics Technicians n.e.c.

£24,000 - £30,000

Civil Engineering Technician

£24,000 - £30,000

Electrical Service and Maintenance Mechanics and Repairers

£22,000 - £28,000

Electronics Engineer (Technician)

£30,000 - £35,000

Expected Starting Salary

above national median

Typical starting salary for Engineering and Technology graduates

Start

Sep 2027

Graduate

2031

First job

~2032

£32,000

typical starting salary

£28,500

£34,000

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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