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BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering

University of Plymouth

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

35%

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

89%

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

70%

Staff value students’ views and opinions about the course.

Final year BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering students at University of Plymouth

Student views

81%

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 data

The teaching on my course

81%

81% were positive about the teaching on the course.

90%

67%

80%

90%

Data from 20 students (66% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

71%

71% were positive about the learning opportunities the course provided.

75%

86%

52%

57%

89%

Data from 20 students (66% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

73%

73% were positive about assessment and feedback on the course.

71%

84%

75%

75%

65%

Data from 20 students (66% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

79%

79% were positive about the support provided by teaching staff.

80%

81%

Data from 20 students (66% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

76%

76% were positive about the course organisation and communication.

76%

74%

Data from 20 students (66% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

84%

84% were positive about the learning resources and facilities provided.

95%

80%

76%

Data from 20 students (66% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

70%

70% were positive about student feedback being heard and acted on.

71%

70%

65%

73%

Data from 20 students (66% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

63% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from 20 students (66% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Freedom of expression

84% I have felt free to express my ideas, opinions and beliefs.

Data from 20 students (66% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

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

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Qualification types

Data for entrants in 2021-22

Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges

Data from

35 students

Chart labels explained

UCAS Tariff points

Data for entrants in 2021-22

Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges

Data from

30 students

85% of students are still on the course or have completed it

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

40 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.

Read more about professional accreditation

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 - £30,500

Data from

20 people

(70% 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

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£37,000

Typical range: £33,000 - £41,500

Data from

95 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

View for all full-time Mechanical engineering graduates in:

After 15 months

£29,000

Typical range: £25,500 - £32,500

Data from

4410 people.

100% of UK-resident Mechanical engineering graduates from University of Plymouth are employed in England.

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£31,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £25,500 - £37,500

Data from

5155 people.

98% of UK-resident Mechanical engineering graduates from University of Plymouth are based in England.

Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£36,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £29,500 - £44,500

Data from

5235 people.

98% of UK-resident Mechanical engineering graduates from University of Plymouth are based in England.

Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

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

What graduates are doing 15 months after the course

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

35 students (75% of those who were asked).

Occupation types 15 months after the course

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

30 students (75% of those who were asked).

65% In highly skilled work

  • 50% Engineering professionals
  • 5% Managers, directors and senior officials
  • 5% Teaching Professionals
  • 5% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
  • 5% Business and public service associate professionals

30% In other work

  • 15% Elementary occupations
  • 10% Skilled trades occupations
  • 5% Process, plant and machine operatives

5% In unknown work

  • Employed after finishing the course but employment type is not known

What you need to know about the data

65% of graduates find their current work meaningful

Perception of work after graduating

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Data from

25 students (75% of those who were asked)

35% Usefulness

I am utilising what I learnt during my studies in my current work.

65% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

55% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

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