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MSci Computer Science

Cardiff University
Full-time4 YearsSubject: Computer Science
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Course Score
B /76
Graduate Salary£30,000
Satisfaction86%
Degree Completion100%
Professional Jobs79%
Meaningful Work70%

Expected Starting Salary

bottom quartile nationally

Typical starting salary for Computer Science graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£30,000
typical starting salary
£26,000
£40,000
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
59%
02
Elementary occupations
11%
03
Artistic, literary and media occupations
★ Professional
3%
04
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
3%
05
Engineering professionals
★ Professional
3%
06
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
3%
07
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
3%
08
Natural and social science professionals
★ Professional
2%
09
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
2%
10
Web and Multimedia Design Professionals
★ Professional
2%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (01101)
01101
Note: 0

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 10 respondents (73% response rate)

73%
Teaching Quality
73%
Assessment & Feedback
64%
Academic Support
76%
Organisation
94%
Learning Resources
69%
Student Voice

Your Local Budget 🍕

Cardiff
Average Weekly Rent
£120
Est. Annual Total£10,800
🎉14% 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

112-127
5%
128-143
10%
144-159
30%
160-175
10%
176-191
20%
208-223
5%
224-239
5%
240+
5%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
100%

Accreditations

✓

Recognised Professional Body (01101)

01101

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

57%
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
52%Finance
48%Business and public service associate
40%Natural and social science

Outcomes

100%
Continuation
79%
Professional Work
70%
Meaningful Role
70%
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