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BSc Computer Science

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Full-time3 YearsPlacement YearYear AbroadSubject: Computer Science
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Course Score
B /75
Graduate Salary£30,000
Satisfaction76%
Degree Completion94%
Professional Jobs75%
Meaningful Work90%

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
£26,500
£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

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
50%
02
Administrative occupations
10%
03
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
10%
04
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
5%
05
Elementary occupations
5%
06
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
5%
07
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
0%
08
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
0%
09
Quality and Regulatory Professionals
★ Professional
0%
10
Secretarial and related occupations
0%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (01101)
01101
Note: 0

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 110 respondents (64% response rate)

70%
Teaching Quality
69%
Assessment & Feedback
54%
Academic Support
77%
Organisation
83%
Learning Resources
61%
Student Voice

Your Local Budget 🍕

Manchester
Average Weekly Rent
£145
Est. Annual Total£12,480
📊2% 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
1%
80-95
1%
96-111
3%
112-127
24%
128-143
20%
144-159
15%
160-175
7%
176-191
5%
192-207
2%
208-223
4%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
87%
Other HE
5%
Baccalaureate
3%
Degree
3%
Foundation
1%
Other
1%

Accreditations

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Recognised Professional Body (01101)

01101

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

58%
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
62%Secretarial and related
60%Business, Research and Administrative
55%Administrative
48%Business and public service associate

Outcomes

94%
Continuation
75%
Professional Work
90%
Meaningful Role
85%
Career On Track