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BSc Computer Science

The University of Kent🥈 TEF Silver
Full-time3 YearsSubject: Computer Science
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Course Score
B /70
Graduate Salary£32,000
Satisfaction80%
Degree Completion82%
Professional Jobs60%
Meaningful Work55%

Expected Starting Salary

bottom quartile nationally

Typical starting salary for Computer Science graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£32,000
typical starting salary
£25,000
£40,000
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
20%
02
Administrative occupations
10%
03
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
10%
04
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
10%
05
Artistic, literary and media occupations
★ Professional
5%
06
Business and Financial Project Management Professionals
★ Professional
5%
07
Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations
5%
08
Sales occupations
5%
09
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
5%
10
Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
5%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (01101)
01101
Note: 0
Recognised Professional Body (01105)
01105
Note: 0

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 60 respondents (53% response rate)

80%
Teaching Quality
78%
Assessment & Feedback
55%
Academic Support
82%
Organisation
82%
Learning Resources
56%
Student Voice

Your Local Budget 🍕

Canterbury
Average Weekly Rent
£140
Est. Annual Total£12,020
📊5% 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

<48
1%
48-63
1%
64-79
1%
80-95
4%
96-111
19%
112-127
22%
128-143
26%
144-159
7%
160-175
4%
176-191
3%
192-207
4%
208-223
1%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
84%
Foundation
8%
Baccalaureate
3%
Access
2%
Other
2%

Accreditations

✓

Recognised Professional Body (01101)

01101

✓

Recognised Professional Body (01105)

01105

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

44%
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
50%Business and Financial Project Management
40%Science, engineering and technology associate
40%Sales

Outcomes

82%
Continuation
60%
Professional Work
55%
Meaningful Role
70%
Career On Track