Course details
Study mode
Part time
Distance learning
Yes
Placement year
Not Available
Year abroad
Not Available
Foundation year
Not Available
Study mode
Part time
Distance learning
Yes
Placement year
Not Available
Year abroad
Not Available
Foundation year
Not Available
Course data summary
Average Earnings
£37,000
15 months after the course for Engineering graduates at The Open University
Employment
96%
go on to work and/or study
15 months after the course for BEng (Hons) Engineering graduates at The Open University
60%
are using what they learnt during their studies in their current work
15 months after the course for BEng (Hons) Engineering graduates at The Open University
87%
The course has developed the knowledge and skills I think I will need for my future.
Final year BEng (Hons) Engineering students at The Open University
71%
Staff value students’ views and opinions about the course.
Final year BEng (Hons) Engineering students at The Open University
85%
Teaching staff have supported my learning well.
Final year BEng (Hons) Engineering students at The Open University
What you need to know about the data
- The data is from students surveyed during the Covid-19 pandemic.
- Some courses and providers have been affected more than others.
- The data tells you about the experience of recent students, but your experience may be different.
- Read more about this data
Student Satisfaction
The Student satisfaction score is not available for courses in England because the question is not included in the survey for England.
Read more about this dataThe teaching on my course
88%
76%
91%
87%
Data from
375 students (50% of those who were asked)Data for students graduating 2022-23
Learning opportunities
76%
88%
81%
76%
87%
Data from
375 students (50% of those who were asked)Data for students graduating 2022-23
Assessment and feedback
82%
93%
93%
92%
85%
Data from
375 students (50% of those who were asked)Data for students graduating 2022-23
Academic Support
88%
85%
Data from
375 students (50% of those who were asked)Data for students graduating 2022-23
Organisation and management
89%
82%
Data from
375 students (50% of those who were asked)Data for students graduating 2022-23
Learning resources
91%
90%
88%
Data from
375 students (50% of those who were asked)Data for students graduating 2022-23
Student voice
73%
71%
50%
74%
Data from
375 students (50% of those who were asked)Data for students graduating 2022-23
Mental wellbeing
69% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.
Data from
375 students (50% of those who were asked)Data for students graduating 2022-23
Freedom of expression
No data available
Read more about this dataWhat you need to know about entry data
- These are the qualifications students had when they were accepted onto this course. This is not a list of qualifications a person needs to have to be accepted onto this course
Qualification types
Data for entrants in 2021-22
Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges
Data from
795 studentsChart labels explained
Different higher education qualification
- HND
- NVQ4
- Foundation degree
A-levels, Advanced Highers or similar
- A-levels
- Scottish Highers (including Advanced Highers)
- BTEC National or equivalent (including BTEC Nationals and SQA equivalents) Welsh Baccalaureate and HNCs
UCAS Tariff points
Sorry, there is no data available for this course.
This may be because the course size is too small. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.
59% of students are still on the course or have completed it
-
Data for entrants in 2020-21
Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges
Data from
1080 students.
After 1 year on the course
Data for entrants in 2020-21
Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges
Data from
1080 students.What you need to know about professional accreditation
A professionally accredited course is one which has been approved or endorsed by one or more professional bodies. This is because the learning and achievement of graduates meets the professional benchmarks and standards set by the accrediting body.
The accredited BEng (Hons) will meet, in part, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer and Students will need to complete an approved format of further learning pursuant to the requirements of UKSPEC. The accredited BEng (Hons) will also automatically meet in full, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng). Find out more
Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Find out more
Accredited by the Institution of Engineering Designers (IED) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Find out more
Accredited by the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Find out more
What you need to know about earnings data
- Some data is from graduates surveyed during the Covid-19 pandemic.
- Labour markets change
- Salaries vary across regions in the UK
- There are lots of factors that affect graduate earnings.
- Read more about earnings
Average earnings for all part-time Engineering courses
The data displayed is from students on courses in Engineering.
This includes data from all courses in this subject at the same university or college. There was not enough data to publish more specific information – either because the course is new, or there are too few students. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.
For graduates from The Open University
After 15 months
£37,000
Typical range: £28,500 - £47,000
Data from
120 people(55% of those asked).
Data for students graduating 2020-21
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
After 3 years
£42,500
Typical range: £32,000 - £54,500
Data from
385 people.Data for students graduating 2013-15
After 5 years
£45,500
Typical range: £35,000 - £59,000
Data from
405 people.Data for students graduating 2013-15
What you need to know about employment data
- Some data is from graduates surveyed during Covid-19 pandemic
- Labour markets vary and change over time
- Employment and job opportunities vary across regions in the UK
- Read more about employment
96% of the students go on to work and / or study
Data for students graduating 2020-21
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
Data from
110 students (55% of those who were asked).What graduates are doing 15 months after the course
Data for students graduating 2020-21
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
Data from
110 students (55% of those who were asked).Occupation types 15 months after the course
Data for students graduating 2020-21
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
Data from
105 students (55% of those who were asked).74% In highly skilled work
- 28% Engineering professionals
- 18% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
- 10% Managers, directors and senior officials
- 7% Business and public service associate professionals
- Less than 5% Information Technology Professionals
- Less than 5% Business and Financial Project Management Professionals
- Less than 5% Teaching Professionals
25% In other work
- 12% Skilled trades occupations
- 8% Process, plant and machine operatives
- Less than 5% Sales occupations
1% In unknown work
- Employed after finishing the course but employment type is not known
Chart labels explained
In highly skilled work
Percentage of those employed who are in a professional or managerial job after finishing the course
In other work
Percentage of those employed who are not in a professional or managerial job after finishing the course
What you need to know about the data
- Some data is from graduates surveyed during the Covid-19 pandemic
- Read more about Graduate Perceptions
84% of graduates find their current work meaningful
- Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
- Data for students graduating 2020-21
Data from
80 students (55% of those who were asked)
Perception of work after graduating
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
Data for students graduating 2020-21
Data from
80 students (55% of those who were asked)60% Usefulness
I am utilising what I learnt during my studies in my current work.
84% Meaningfulness
My current work is meaningful.
73% Future
My current work fits with my future plans.
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