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BEng Robotic Engineering

The University of Essex
Full-time3 YearsSubject: Engineering and Technology
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Course Score
B /69
Graduate Salary
£27,000
Satisfaction
87%
Degree Completion
80%
Professional Jobs
70%
Meaningful Work
75%
The Course
Student Life
After Uni
The Faculty

AI & Your Career

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

41%
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%
Business and public service associate48%
Science, engineering and technology associate40%
Sales40%
Managers, directors and senior officials30%

🧭 Career Trajectories

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Expected Starting Salary

bottom quartile nationally

Typical starting salary for Engineering and Technology graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£27,000
typical starting salary
£25,000
£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
35%
02
Sports and fitness occupations
★ Professional
10%
03
Elementary occupations
10%
04
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
5%
05
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
5%
06
Engineering professionals
★ Professional
5%
07
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
5%
08
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
5%
09
Sales occupations
5%
10
Skilled trades occupations
5%

Explore Career Pathways

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

Outcomes

80%
Continuation
70%
Professional Work
75%
Meaningful Role
70%
Career On Track

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