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BSc Computer Science

Birmingham City University🥈 TEF Silver
Full-time3 YearsPlacement YearSubject: Computer Science
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Course Score
C /66
Graduate Salary£29,000
Satisfaction78%
Degree Completion82%
Professional Jobs65%
Meaningful Work55%

Expected Starting Salary

bottom quartile nationally

Typical starting salary for Computer Science graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£29,000
typical starting salary
£24,500
£34,000
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

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
35%
02
Elementary occupations
10%
03
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
10%
04
Process, plant and machine operatives
10%
05
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
10%
06
Administrative occupations
5%
07
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
5%
08
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
5%
09
Secretarial and related occupations
5%
10
Web and Multimedia Design Professionals
★ Professional
5%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (01101)
01101
Note: 0

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 110 respondents (76% response rate)

75%
Teaching Quality
73%
Assessment & Feedback
77%
Academic Support
76%
Organisation
82%
Learning Resources
69%
Student Voice

Your Local Budget 🍕

Birmingham
Average Weekly Rent
£130
Est. Annual Total£11,560
🎉8% cheaper 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

<48
1%
48-63
2%
64-79
1%
80-95
6%
96-111
25%
112-127
23%
128-143
12%
144-159
17%
160-175
3%
176-191
1%
224-239
1%
240+
1%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
88%
Other
8%
Access
3%
Baccalaureate
1%

Accreditations

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Recognised Professional Body (01101)

01101

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

47%
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
65%Web and Multimedia Design
62%Secretarial and related
55%Administrative
52%Finance

Outcomes

82%
Continuation
65%
Professional Work
55%
Meaningful Role
45%
Career On Track