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BSc Computer Science

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Full-time3 YearsPlacement YearYear AbroadFoundation YearSubject: Computer Science
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Course Score
B /75
Graduate Salary£30,000
Satisfaction77%
Degree Completion82%
Professional Jobs75%
Meaningful Work100%

Expected Starting Salary

bottom quartile nationally

Typical starting salary for Computer Science graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£30,000
typical starting salary
£25,000
£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
50%
02
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
15%
03
Skilled trades occupations
15%
04
Administrative occupations
10%
05
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
10%

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 35 respondents (61% response rate)

73%
Teaching Quality
72%
Assessment & Feedback
72%
Academic Support
70%
Organisation
77%
Learning Resources
68%
Student Voice

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🚦 Will I Get In?

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Past Accepted Tariffs

48-63
10%
64-79
10%
80-95
10%
96-111
15%
112-127
25%
128-143
10%
160-175
10%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
80%
No qualifications
10%
Degree
5%
Other HE
5%

Accreditations

Data not provided

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AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

53%
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
52%Finance
40%Science, engineering and technology associate
4%Skilled trades

Outcomes

82%
Continuation
75%
Professional Work
100%
Meaningful Role
75%
Career On Track