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BSc Computer Science

Cardiff University
Full-time3 YearsSubject: Computer Science
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Course Score
B /74
Graduate Salary
£30,000
Satisfaction
78%
Degree Completion
94%
Professional Jobs
80%
Meaningful Work
70%
The Course
Student Life
After Uni
Recognised By

Expected Starting Salary

bottom quartile nationally

Typical starting salary for Computer Science graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£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

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

54%
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%Science, engineering and technology associate

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
55%
02
Elementary occupations
15%
03
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
5%
04
Engineering professionals
★ Professional
5%
05
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
5%
06
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
5%
07
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
5%
08
Web and Multimedia Design Professionals
★ Professional
5%

Outcomes

94%
Continuation
80%
Professional Work
70%
Meaningful Role
65%
Career On Track