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BSc Computer Science

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Full-time3 YearsPlacement YearFoundation YearSubject: Computer Science
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Course Score
B /70
Graduate Salary£30,000
Satisfaction88%
Degree Completion71%
Professional Jobs80%
Meaningful Work55%

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
£27,000
£38,500
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
30%
02
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
20%
03
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
15%
04
Administrative occupations
5%
05
Artistic, literary and media occupations
★ Professional
5%
06
Customer service occupations
5%
07
Elementary occupations
5%
08
Engineering professionals
★ Professional
5%
09
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

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 65 respondents (74% response rate)

90%
Teaching Quality
80%
Assessment & Feedback
88%
Academic Support
87%
Organisation
90%
Learning Resources
80%
Student Voice

Your Local Budget 🍕

London
Average Weekly Rent
£220
Est. Annual Total£18,660
💸40% 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

<48
1%
48-63
1%
64-79
3%
80-95
10%
96-111
9%
112-127
9%
128-143
5%
144-159
5%
160-175
3%
176-191
1%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
74%
Other HE
18%
Baccalaureate
3%
Degree
2%
Foundation
1%
Other
1%

Accreditations

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Recognised Professional Body (01101)

01101

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

50%
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
68%Customer service
55%Administrative
48%Business and public service associate
40%Science, engineering and technology associate

Outcomes

71%
Continuation
80%
Professional Work
55%
Meaningful Role
65%
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