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BSc Computer Science

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Full-time3 YearsPlacement YearFoundation YearSubject: Computer Science
Course Score
B /70
Graduate Salary
£27,000
Satisfaction
85%
Degree Completion
80%
Professional Jobs
80%
Meaningful Work
70%
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
2030
First job
~2031
£27,000
typical starting salary
£24,000
£32,000
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

64%
Very High Exposure

AI can already perform a significant portion of tasks in this career. Graduates should expect the role to evolve substantially — developing AI-complementary skills will be essential.

Graduate Roles by AI Exposure

72%Information Technology
48%Business and public service associate
40%Sales
40%Science, engineering and technology associate
28%Engineering

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
65%
02
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
5%
03
Engineering professionals
★ Professional
5%
04
Sales occupations
5%
05
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
5%

Outcomes

80%
Continuation
80%
Professional Work
70%
Meaningful Role
85%
Career On Track