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BSc Computer Science (Data Science)

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Full-time3 YearsPlacement YearSubject: Computer Science
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Course Score
B /70
Graduate Salary£32,000
Satisfaction79%
Degree Completion70%
Professional Jobs67%
Meaningful Work65%

Expected Starting Salary

bottom quartile nationally

Typical starting salary for Computer Science graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£32,000
typical starting salary
£27,000
£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
30%
02
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
20%
03
Sales occupations
11%
04
Elementary occupations
8%
05
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
5%
06
Process, plant and machine operatives
5%
07
Web and Multimedia Design Professionals
★ Professional
5%
08
Administrative occupations
3%
09
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
3%
10
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
3%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (01101)
01101
Note: 0
Recognised Professional Body (01105)
01105
Note: 0

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 10 respondents (63% response rate)

79%
Teaching Quality
79%
Assessment & Feedback
83%
Academic Support
81%
Organisation
86%
Learning Resources
72%
Student Voice

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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

64-79
10%
80-95
10%
96-111
15%
112-127
10%
128-143
35%
160-175
15%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
85%
Other HE
10%
Other
5%

Accreditations

✓

Recognised Professional Body (01101)

01101

✓

Recognised Professional Body (01105)

01105

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

46%
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
55%Administrative
48%Business and public service associate
40%Science, engineering and technology associate

Outcomes

70%
Continuation
67%
Professional Work
65%
Meaningful Role
55%
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