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BEng Mechanical Engineering with Foundation Year

University of Derby

Full-time4 YearsPlacement YearYear AbroadSubject: Engineering and Technology

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Course Score

A /76

Graduate Salary

£30,000

Satisfaction

85%

Degree Completion

70%

Professional Jobs

80%

Meaningful Work

95%

AI & Your Career

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

27%

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 4%Electro-Mechanical Technician 28%Engineering Construction Rigger 28%Engineering Technicians n.e.c.

AI impact by graduate destination

Administrative55%

Science, engineering and technology associate40%

Engineering28%

Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction25%

Elementary5%

🧭 Career Trajectories

This degree creates direct pathways into the jobs market. Explore the full career profiles and AI projections on our sister hub, WhatCareer.

Civil Engineering Technician

£24,000 - £30,000

Electro-Mechanical Technician

£28,000 - £32,000

Engineering Construction Rigger

£25,000 - £30,000

Engineering Technicians n.e.c.

£22,000 - £28,000

Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Engineering and Technology graduates

Start

Sep 2027

Graduate

2031

First job

~2032

£30,000

typical starting salary

£26,500

£36,000

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

60%

02

Science, engineering and technology associate professionals

★ Professional

10%

03

Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals

★ Professional

10%

04

Elementary occupations

5%

05

Skilled trades occupations

5%

06

Administrative occupations

5%

07

Process, plant and machine operatives

5%

Explore Career Pathways

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Civil Engineering Technician

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Electro-Mechanical Technician

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Engineering Construction Rigger

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Engineering Technicians n.e.c.

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Outcomes

70%

Continuation

80%

Professional Work

95%

Meaningful Role

70%

Career On Track

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