General Engineering MEng (Hons)
Durham University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 90 graduates of General Engineering MEng (Hons) and other courses in Engineering (Non-Specific) at Durham University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Engineering (Non-Specific).
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All Engineering (Non-Specific) courses of Durham University
Salary
Salary of Graduates in Engineering (Non-Specific)
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Engineering (Non-Specific) at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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| Median salary | £32000 | £33000 | £41500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £29000 - £35000 | £29500 - £40000 | £35000 - £52500 |
All Engineering (Non-Specific) courses of Durham University
Salary of all UK Graduates of Engineering (Non-Specific)
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £33003 | £35380 | £40536 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £27415 - £38863 | £27710 - £44237 | £31831 - £51154 |
All Engineering (Non-Specific) courses in the UK
Course Description
This degree delivers the breadth and depth that you will need to succeed in the world of engineering. It is designed to produce graduates who will go on to lead engineering teams.
A common first two years in General Engineering provide you with the broad knowledge required to effectively work on multi-disciplinary engineering problems. The course structure offers a huge amount of flexibility – you could join us on a civil engineering pathway but decide to pursue electronic engineering at the end of your second year. We believe in empowering our students to make informed decisions that would best serve their future careers.
After your first two years, you will start to specialise in Civil, Electrical, Electronic or Mechanical Engineering, and supplement this discipline-specific knowledge with Engineering Design activities and focused practical skills. You can further specialise in your final year, with two additional choices: Aeronautical Engineering and Renewable Energies, learning advanced topics at the forefront of engineering knowledge whilst working with a world-leading academic on a research and development dissertation project, the highlight of many of our students’ degrees.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of General Engineering MEng (Hons) at Durham University
| 39% | Skilled trades occupations |
| 24% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 8% | Administrative occupations |
| 8% | Finance Professionals |
| 6% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 4% | Sales occupations |
| 3% | Teaching Professionals |
| 1% | Teaching Professionals |
| 1% | Administrative occupations |
| 1% | Finance Professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Qualification requirements
Including one in a relevant subject/science (90 UCAS tariff points)
If Mathematics is not taken beyond GCSE, a grade 7, (or A) in GCSE Mathematics, or Core Mathematics grade B is essential
Including one in a relevant subject/science (80 UCAS tariff points)
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Our contextual offer for this programme is A level AA including Mathematics and one subject that carries a practical endorsement (Biology, Chemistry, Geology or Physics) and B (or equivalent). To find out if you’re eligible, please visit: https://www.durham.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/how-to-apply/what-happens-to-your-application/contextual-offers/.
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All other courses
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- 4.5
- Foundation
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees General Engineering MEng (Hons)
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
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| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £30000 | year 1 |
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| International | £30000 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
The tuition fees for 2024/25 academic year have not yet been finalised, they will be displayed here once approved.
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
University Rankings
Positions of Durham University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Durham University in related subject specific rankings.
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- #30
- #721
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- Engineering
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
See all 38 university rankings of Durham University
About Durham University
Founded in 1832, Durham University (DU) is located in the cathedral city of Durham, North East England. DU takes pride in having numerous subject fields ranked among the best in the world according to QS, as well as having an exceptionally large course catalogue without compromising the quality that students can expect. Apart from the impressive academic opportunities on offer, students can also participate in numerous sports, music, and art-based extracurricular activities on-site.
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Student composition of Durham University
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Total number of students enrolled at Durham University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 17140
- postgraduates:
- 4365
- Total:
- 21505
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General Engineering MEng (Hons) | Durham University | 86% | 3% | 2% | £9250 | £30000 | 208 | Durham | On campus Full-time |
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General Engineering with a Foundation Year MEng | The University of Sheffield | - | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £29110 | 146 | Sheffield | On campus Full-time |
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Integrated Engineering MEng (Hons) | Cardiff University | - | 10% | 15% | £9000 | £25450 £28200 | 137 | Cardiff | On campus Full-time |
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General Engineering MEng (Hons) | The University of Sheffield | 94% | 5% | 0% | £9250 | £29110 | 208 | Sheffield | On campus Full-time |
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Industry 4.0 Advanced Manufacturing MSc | University of Wales | - | - | - | £7800 | £15000 | - | Cardiff | On campus Part-time |
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Ranking publishers
Urap
- Published:
- 22 July, 2023
