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HomeEdinburgh Napier UniversityBEng Energy & Environmental Engineering

BEng Energy & Environmental Engineering

Edinburgh Napier University
Full-time4 YearsSubject: Engineering & Technology
Course Score
B /74
Graduate Salary
£30,500
Satisfaction
78%
Degree Completion
70%
Professional Jobs
90%
Meaningful Work
85%
Recognised By

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

29%
Moderate Exposure

Some tasks in this career are being augmented by AI, but the core work still requires significant human judgement and skill.

Vulnerability Matrix

Information Technology72% Exposed
Finance52% Exposed
Science, engineering and technology associate40% Exposed
Engineering28% Exposed
Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction25% Exposed

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Expected Starting Salary

bottom quartile nationally

Typical starting salary for Engineering & Technology graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£30,500
typical starting salary
£29,500
£33,000
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Engineering & Technology graduates nationally earn £22,000£75,000 (1649 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
80%
02
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
10%
03
Skilled trades occupations
5%
04
Elementary occupations
5%
05
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
5%
06
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
5%
07
Process, plant and machine operatives
5%
08
Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals
★ Professional
5%

Outcomes

70%
Continuation
90%
Professional Work
85%
Meaningful Role
75%
Career On Track

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