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BSc Computer Science and Diploma in Industrial Training

Heriot-Watt University
Full-time5 YearsSubject: Computer Science
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Course Score
C /66
Graduate Salary£30,500 (3yr)
Satisfaction77%
Degree Completion78%
Professional JobsN/A
Meaningful WorkN/A

Expected Starting Salary

Typical starting salary for Computer Science graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2032
First job
~2033
N/A
typical starting salary

Data not provided

This provider hasn't submitted graduate salary data to HESA for this course.

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
57%
02
Sales occupations
7%
03
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
5%
04
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
4%
05
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
4%
06
Administrative occupations
3%
07
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
3%
08
Skilled trades occupations
3%
09
Engineering professionals
★ Professional
2%
10
Sports and fitness occupations
★ Professional
2%

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 65 respondents (68% response rate)

75%
Teaching Quality
70%
Assessment & Feedback
58%
Academic Support
71%
Organisation
86%
Learning Resources
67%
Student Voice

Your Local Budget 🍕

Edinburgh
Average Weekly Rent
£165
Est. Annual Total£13,680
💸10% more expensive than the UK average

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🚦 Will I Get In?

Input your predicted A-Levels to see how you compare to last year's accepted students.

Past Accepted Tariffs

96-111
1%
112-127
8%
128-143
8%
144-159
8%
160-175
10%
176-191
12%
192-207
11%
208-223
9%
224-239
7%
240+
9%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
83%
Other HE
10%
Baccalaureate
3%
Degree
3%
Other
2%
Access
1%

Accreditations

Data not provided

This provider hasn't submitted accreditation data to HESA for this course.

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

59%
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%Information Technology
60%Business, Research and Administrative
55%Administrative
48%Business and public service associate
40%Sales

Outcomes

78%
Continuation