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BSc Computer Science

Robert Gordon University
Full-time4 YearsPlacement YearYear AbroadSubject: Computer Science
Course Score
B /74
Graduate Salary
£26,000
Satisfaction
91%
Degree Completion
75%
Professional Jobs
90%
Meaningful Work
95%
The Course
Student Life
After Uni
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Expected Starting Salary

bottom quartile nationally

Typical starting salary for Computer Science graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£26,000
typical starting salary
£22,000
£34,000
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

53%
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
48%Business and public service associate
40%Science, engineering and technology associate
32%Artistic, literary and media
18%Teaching

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
60%
02
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
15%
03
Artistic, literary and media occupations
★ Professional
10%
04
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
5%
05
Elementary occupations
5%
06
Process, plant and machine operatives
5%
07
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
5%

Outcomes

75%
Continuation
90%
Professional Work
95%
Meaningful Role
70%
Career On Track