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High Drop-out Rate Alert
25% of students drop out or transfer from this specific course. Consider asking why on an open day.
BSc Computer Science (Software Engineering)
Heriot-Watt University
Full-time4 YearsSubject: Computer Science
Course Score
B /76
Graduate Salary
£33,000Satisfaction
77%Degree Completion
75%Professional Jobs
83%Meaningful Work
80%Expected Starting Salary
bottom quartile nationallyTypical 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–£75,000 (1791 courses)HESA Graduate Outcomes survey · includes all graduates regardless of career path chosen
AI & Your Career
Based on Anthropic research
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%
60%
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48%
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