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HomeRobert Gordon UniversityBEng Mechanical and Offshore Engineering

BEng Mechanical and Offshore Engineering

Robert Gordon University
Full-time4 YearsSubject: Engineering and Technology
Course Score
A /79
Graduate Salary
£33,000
Satisfaction
83%
Degree Completion
75%
Professional Jobs
80%
Meaningful Work
90%

AI & Your Career

Modelled on Anthropic research

23%
Moderate Exposure

Average across where this course's graduates actually work

Some tasks in this career are being augmented by AI, but the core work still requires significant human judgement and skill.

Exposure by graduate destination

Engineering28%
Elementary5%
Skilled trades4%
Process, plant and machine operatives3%

🧭 Career Trajectories

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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
£50,000
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
80%
02
Process, plant and machine operatives
10%
03
Skilled trades occupations
5%
04
Elementary occupations
5%

Outcomes

75%
Continuation
80%
Professional Work
90%
Meaningful Role
85%
Career On Track

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