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BSc Computer Science

Edinburgh Napier University
Full-time4 YearsPlacement YearYear AbroadSubject: Computer Science
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Course Score
C /67
Graduate Salary£25,500
Satisfaction75%
Degree Completion85%
Professional Jobs80%
Meaningful Work80%

Expected Starting Salary

bottom quartile nationally

Typical starting salary for Computer Science graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£25,500
typical starting salary
£25,000
£31,500
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
50%
02
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
20%
03
Administrative occupations
10%
04
Sales occupations
10%
05
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
5%
06
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
Recognised Professional Body (01110)
01110
Note: 0
Recognised Professional Body (01111)
01111
Note: 0

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 20 respondents (63% response rate)

84%
Teaching Quality
84%
Assessment & Feedback
65%
Academic Support
89%
Organisation
68%
Learning Resources
70%
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

80-95
10%
112-127
10%
128-143
20%
144-159
20%
160-175
35%
208-223
10%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
45%
No qualifications
25%
Other HE
20%
Access
5%

Accreditations

✓

Recognised Professional Body (01101)

01101

✓

Recognised Professional Body (01110)

01110

✓

Recognised Professional Body (01111)

01111

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

58%
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
40%Science, engineering and technology associate
40%Sales

Outcomes

85%
Continuation
80%
Professional Work
80%
Meaningful Role
75%
Career On Track