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BSc Computer Science

University of Brighton🥈 TEF Silver
Full-time3 YearsPlacement YearSubject: Computer Science
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Course Score
C /65
Graduate Salary£28,000
Satisfaction85%
Degree Completion84%
Professional Jobs60%
Meaningful Work50%

Expected Starting Salary

bottom quartile nationally

Typical starting salary for Computer Science graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£28,000
typical starting salary
£26,000
£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

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
40%
02
Administrative occupations
15%
03
Customer service occupations
10%
04
Elementary occupations
10%
05
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
10%
06
Process, plant and machine operatives
10%
07
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
10%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (01101)
01101
Note: 0
Recognised Professional Body (01110)
01110
Note: 0
Recognised Professional Body (01111)
01111
Note: 0

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 30 respondents (62% response rate)

78%
Teaching Quality
79%
Assessment & Feedback
79%
Academic Support
85%
Organisation
85%
Learning Resources
71%
Student Voice

Your Local Budget 🍕

Brighton
Average Weekly Rent
£175
Est. Annual Total£14,580
💸18% more expensive 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
2%
48-63
7%
64-79
17%
80-95
11%
96-111
22%
112-127
15%
128-143
6%
144-159
11%
160-175
4%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
88%
Access
5%
Other
5%
Other HE
3%

Accreditations

✓

Recognised Professional Body (01101)

01101

✓

Recognised Professional Body (01110)

01110

✓

Recognised Professional Body (01111)

01111

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

49%
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
68%Customer service
55%Administrative
40%Science, engineering and technology associate
30%Managers, directors and senior officials

Outcomes

84%
Continuation
60%
Professional Work
50%
Meaningful Role
50%
Career On Track