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BSc Computer Science

University of Chester🥈 TEF Silver
Full-time3 YearsPlacement YearSubject: Computer Science
Course Score
B /72
Graduate Salary
£28,000
Satisfaction
88%
Degree Completion
83%
Professional Jobs
60%
Meaningful Work
90%

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
£25,000
£35,000
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

60%
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
68%Customer service
48%Business and public service associate
40%Sales
28%Engineering

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
45%
02
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
10%
03
Customer service occupations
10%
04
Engineering professionals
★ Professional
10%
05
Sales occupations
10%

Outcomes

83%
Continuation
60%
Professional Work
90%
Meaningful Role
75%
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