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BSc Computer Science

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Full-time4 YearsSubject: Computer Science
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Course Score
C /67
Graduate Salary£28,000
Satisfaction75%
Degree Completion85%
Professional Jobs70%
Meaningful Work65%

Expected Starting Salary

bottom quartile nationally

Typical starting salary for Computer Science graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£28,000
typical starting salary
£26,000
£33,000
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
55%
02
Elementary occupations
10%
03
Administrative occupations
5%
04
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
5%
05
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
5%
06
Sales occupations
5%
07
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
5%
08
Skilled trades occupations
5%
09
Artistic, literary and media occupations
★ Professional
0%

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 10 respondents (79% response rate)

82%
Teaching Quality
78%
Assessment & Feedback
73%
Academic Support
79%
Organisation
72%
Learning Resources
47%
Student Voice

Your Local Budget 🍕

Chester
Average Weekly Rent
£120
Est. Annual Total£10,800
🎉14% cheaper 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

64-79
5%
80-95
10%
96-111
20%
112-127
10%
128-143
10%
144-159
35%
160-175
10%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
65%
No qualifications
25%
Other
5%

Accreditations

Data not provided

This provider hasn't submitted accreditation data to HESA for this course.

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

54%
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
55%Administrative
48%Business and public service associate
40%Sales
40%Science, engineering and technology associate

Outcomes

85%
Continuation
70%
Professional Work
65%
Meaningful Role
65%
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