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BEng Mechanical Engineering

University of the Highlands and Islands
Part-timeSubject: Engineering and Technology
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Course Score
A /82
Graduate Salary
£47,000
Satisfaction
N/A
Degree Completion
35%
Professional Jobs
85%
Meaningful Work
90%
The Course
Student Life
After Uni
The Faculty

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.

AI impact by graduate destination

Science, engineering and technology associate40%
Engineering28%
Teaching18%
Skilled trades4%

🧭 Career Trajectories

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Expected Starting Salary

top quartile nationally

Typical starting salary for Engineering and Technology graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£47,000
typical starting salary
£40,000
£60,000
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
40%
02
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
40%
03
Skilled trades occupations
15%
04
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
10%

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

Outcomes

35%
Continuation
85%
Professional Work
90%
Meaningful Role
85%
Career On Track

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