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MEng Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (Year in Industry)

Cardiff University

Full-time4 YearsSubject: Engineering and Technology

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Course Score

A+ /85

Graduate Salary

£32,500 (3yr)

Satisfaction

83%

Degree Completion

83%

Professional Jobs

100%

Meaningful Work

75%

AI & Your Career

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

35%

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

Information Technology72%

Engineering28%

🧭 Career Trajectories

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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

Typical starting salary for Engineering and Technology graduates

Start

Sep 2027

Graduate

2031

First job

~2032

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typical starting salary

Data not provided

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