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UndergraduateBachelor of Engineering (with Honours)UCAS: H100

Engineering

The University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh, Scotland
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4 yearsDuration
£38,900Per Year (Intl)
£32,500Avg. Graduate Salary
83%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in computing and information technology with the BEng (Hon) Engineering at The University of Edinburgh. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. If you are unsure about which engineering discipline you are most interested in, this option allows you to explore which engineering discipline interests you the most and defer your choice of degree programme to before the start of Year 2. This programme does not lead to a general engineering degree. Instead, at the start of Year 2, you will join one of the following degree programmes: * BEng(Hons)/MEng(Hons) Chemical Engineering\* * BEng(Hons)/MEng(Hons) Civil Engineering * BEng(Hons)/MEng(Hons) Electronics and Electrical Engineering * BEng(Hons)/MEng(Hons) Electrical and Mechanica... International tuition fees are £38,900 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 83% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £33,000 within three years, a 89% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Engineering Mathematics and Analysis
Mechanics and Materials Science
Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics
Electrical Principles and Circuits
Digital Systems and Programming
Engineering Design and Problem Solving
Chemistry for Chemical Engineers
Professional Engineering Practice and Communication
UCAS Code:H100
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAA - ABB

AAA - ABB. These grades should be achieved in one set of exams. Required subjects: A levels: Mathematics at B; one of Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science/Computing, Design and Technology (excluding Food Technology) or Engineering at B. Applicants with Physics preferred. GCSEs: English at C or 4; Physics or Science at B or 6.

International Baccalaureate

37 - 34 points

from 37 points with 666 at HL to 34 points with 655 at HL. Required subjects: HL: Mathematics (Analysis and approaches only) at 5; one of Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science or Design Technology at 5. Applicants with Physics preferred. SL: Physics at 5 (if not at HL); English at 5.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£38,900

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£155,600

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — The University of Edinburgh

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£31,000£32,500£37,500
3 years£28,000£33,000£38,000
5 years£32,500£41,000£50,000

UK subject average: £32,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£33,000
UK average
£32,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 28% above UK average salary
This course
£41,000
UK average
£32,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £8,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH10-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

75%Working
10%Studying
10%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
95%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject area average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
83%
Learning opportunities
76%
Assessment and feedback
65%
Academic support
87%
Organisation and management
79%
Learning resources
85%
Student voice
71%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
93%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: Subject-group average for this provider

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