BSc Cognitive Science
University of Edinburgh
Full-time4 YearsYear AbroadSubject: Various
Course Score
A /85
Graduate Salary
£35,000Satisfaction
75%Degree Completion
100%Professional Jobs
95%Meaningful Work
90%Expected Starting Salary
Typical starting salary for this subject graduates
Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£35,000
typical starting salary
£34,000
£40,000
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
HESA Graduate Outcomes survey · includes all graduates regardless of career path chosen
AI & Your Career
Based on Anthropic research
Very High Exposure
AI can already perform a significant portion of tasks in this career. Graduates should expect the role to evolve substantially — developing AI-complementary skills will be essential.
Graduate Roles by AI Exposure
72%
68%
48%
32%
30%