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High Drop-out Rate Alert
35% of students drop out or transfer from this specific course. Consider asking why on an open day.
BSc Computer Games
The University of Essex🥈 TEF Silver
Full-time3 YearsSubject: Computer Science
Course Score
C /66
Graduate Salary
£28,000Satisfaction
84%Degree Completion
65%Professional Jobs
70%Meaningful Work
65%Expected Starting Salary
bottom quartile nationallyTypical starting salary for Computer Science graduates
Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£28,000
typical starting salary
£26,000
£33,000
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Computer Science graduates nationally earn £21,000–£70,000 (616 courses)HESA Graduate Outcomes survey · includes all graduates regardless of career path chosen
AI & Your Career
Based on Anthropic research
High Exposure
AI is actively being used in many tasks within this career, though human expertise remains important. Graduates who understand AI tools will have a competitive advantage.
Graduate Roles by AI Exposure
72%
68%
55%
48%
40%