The UK is home to world-recognised teaching standards and expertise in all engineering specialisms – aeronautical, materials/mineral, mechanical, chemical, computer, electrical and civil. When you study here you will learn under some of the best engineering brains in the world, in state-of-the-art learning environments and labs, while gaining transferable skills that can be adapted to all kinds of challenges and settings.

You can apply for one of two types of engineering qualifications: Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) and Master of Engineering (MEng). A BEng typically takes three years to complete, while an MEng takes four years, or five with a year-long industry placement.

The UK is home to centuries of engineering heritage, and that knowledge has been exported worldwide. Today, engineering is vital to the UK economy. The UK is ranked fifth in the world for innovation, and 27 per cent of enterprises in the UK are engineering-related, employing 5.6 million people in the UK. This has helped to give UK universities excellent industry links, ensuring their graduates are at the cutting edge of theory and practice.

Most engineering degrees will expect applicants to have AAB at A-level (or equivalent), including maths and physics. Other sciences, design technology and further maths are also common. The typical requirement for International Baccalaureate is 35 points, with typical IELTS requirements being 7.0 overall and no lower than 6.5 in any one component.

Engineering degrees usually spend the first year or two covering the fundamentals of engineering, so you are well informed before deciding how to specialise in your third and fourth years. Specialisms can cover a range of fields, from computer engineering and information technologies to bioengineering and energy.

Wherever you study you should be able to keep your options open – including swapping between BEng and MEng – while getting a robust understanding of the analytical, design and computing skills required to work in modern engineering environments.

Graduating in engineering from the UK ensures that you will be highly employable anywhere you want to go. UK graduates are among the most employable3 in the world, and you can follow your career into sectors as diverse as agriculture, education, pharmaceuticals and journalism.

Starting salaries for engineering graduates tend to be around £26,000 to £29,000, with massive earning potential worldwide. Whether you want to be an aerospace engineer, a nuclear engineer or a technical writer, you’ll find the best possible start to your career in the UK.