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BSc Computer Science

Heriot-Watt University
Full-time4 YearsSubject: Computer Science
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Course Score
B /77
Graduate Salary£33,000
Satisfaction80%
Degree Completion90%
Professional Jobs80%
Meaningful Work65%

Expected Starting Salary

bottom quartile nationally

Typical starting salary for Computer Science graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£33,000
typical starting salary
£29,000
£36,000
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
50%
02
Sales occupations
15%
03
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
15%
04
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
5%
05
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
5%
06
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ 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 — 15 respondents (65% response rate)

81%
Teaching Quality
73%
Assessment & Feedback
41%
Academic Support
86%
Organisation
80%
Learning Resources
59%
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

112-127
10%
128-143
5%
144-159
5%
160-175
15%
176-191
10%
192-207
15%
208-223
10%
224-239
10%
240+
15%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
75%
Other HE
25%

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
60%Business, Research and Administrative
52%Finance
40%Sales
40%Science, engineering and technology associate

Outcomes

90%
Continuation
80%
Professional Work
65%
Meaningful Role
65%
Career On Track