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BEng Electronic Engineering

The University of Essex
Full-time3 YearsSubject: Engineering and Technology
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Course Score
C /63
Graduate Salary
£30,000
Satisfaction
84%
Degree Completion
20%
Professional Jobs
75%
Meaningful Work
70%
The Course
Student Life
After Uni
The Faculty

AI & Your Career

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

45%
High AI impact

Average across where this course's graduates actually work

AI is already doing some of the work in these jobs. People who learn to use AI tools will have a real edge, though the more routine roles may thin out over time.

AI impact by graduate destination

Information Technology72%
Customer service68%
Administrative55%
Business and public service associate48%
Science, engineering and technology associate40%

Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Engineering and Technology graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£30,000
typical starting salary
£26,000
£33,500
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
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
30%
02
Engineering professionals
★ Professional
20%
03
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
10%
04
Elementary occupations
10%
05
Administrative occupations
5%
06
Customer service occupations
5%
07
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
5%
08
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
5%
09
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
5%
10
Welfare and housing associate professionals
★ Professional
0%

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Detailed guides and day-in-the-life profiles for careers related to this degree.

Outcomes

20%
Continuation
75%
Professional Work
70%
Meaningful Role
75%
Career On Track

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