BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering
1 Location : University of Plymouth Campus
Course details
Study mode
Full time
Length
3 year course
Distance learning
Not Available
Placement year
Optional
Year abroad
Optional
Foundation year
Optional
Study mode
Full time
Length
3 year course
Distance learning
Not Available
Placement year
Optional
Year abroad
Optional
Foundation year
Optional
Course data summary
Average Earnings
£28,000
15 months after the course for Mechanical engineering graduates at University of Plymouth
Employment
90%
go on to work and/or study
15 months after the course for BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering graduates at University of Plymouth
Graduate views
80%
are using what they learnt during their studies in their current work
15 months after the course for BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering graduates at University of Plymouth
Student views
70%
The course has developed the knowledge and skills I think I will need for my future.
Final year BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering students at University of Plymouth
Student views
65%
Staff value students’ views and opinions about the course.
Final year BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering students at University of Plymouth
Student views
85%
Teaching staff have supported my learning well.
Final year BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering students at University of Plymouth
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
81%
81% were positive about the teaching on the course.
90%
70%
85%
80%
Data from 20 students (69% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Learning opportunities
78%
78% were positive about the learning opportunities the course provided.
80%
85%
80%
75%
70%
Data from 20 students (69% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Assessment and feedback
74%
74% were positive about assessment and feedback on the course.
80%
85%
80%
80%
45%
Data from 20 students (69% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Academic Support
88%
88% were positive about the support provided by teaching staff.
90%
85%
Data from 20 students (69% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Organisation and management
53%
53% were positive about the course organisation and communication.
70%
35%
Data from 20 students (69% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Learning resources
77%
77% were positive about the learning resources and facilities provided.
79%
85%
65%
Data from 20 students (69% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Student voice
55%
55% were positive about student feedback being heard and acted on.
55%
65%
45%
53%
Data from 20 students (69% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Mental wellbeing
84% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.
Data from 20 students (69% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Freedom of expression
85% I have felt free to express my ideas, opinions and beliefs.
Data from 20 students (69% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
What 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 2022-23
Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges
Data from
25 students
Chart 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
Data for entrants in 2022-23
Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges
Data from
20 students75% of students are still on the course or have completed it
-
Data for entrants in 2021-22
Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges
Data from
35 students.
After 1 year on the course
Data for entrants in 2021-22
Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges
Data from
35 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
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 full-time Mechanical engineering courses
For graduates from University of Plymouth
After 15 months
£28,000
Typical range: £24,000 - £30,000
Data from
30 people(65% of those asked).
Data for students graduating 2021-22
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
After 3 years
£32,000
Typical range: £25,500 - £35,000
Data from
95 people.Data for students graduating 2013-15
After 5 years
£37,000
Typical range: £33,000 - £41,500
Data from
95 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
90% of the students go on to work and / or study
Data for students graduating 2021-22
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
Data from
20 students (70% of those who were asked).What graduates are doing 15 months after the course
Data for students graduating 2021-22
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
Data from
20 students (70% of those who were asked).Occupation types 15 months after the course
Data for students graduating 2021-22
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
Data from
20 students (70% of those who were asked).75% In highly skilled work
- 55% Engineering professionals
- 5% Managers, directors and senior officials
- 5% Quality and Regulatory Professionals
- 5% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
- 5% Business and public service associate professionals
25% In other work
- 20% Process, plant and machine operatives
- 5% Sales occupations
0% 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
65% of graduates find their current work meaningful
- Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
- Data for students graduating 2021-22
Data from
15 students (70% of those who were asked)
Perception of work after graduating
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
Data for students graduating 2021-22
Data from
15 students (70% of those who were asked)80% Usefulness
I am utilising what I learnt during my studies in my current work.
65% Meaningfulness
My current work is meaningful.
80% Future
My current work fits with my future plans.
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