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BSc Computer Science

University of Salford, the🥈 TEF Silver
Full-time3 YearsPlacement YearSubject: Computer Science
Course Score
D /57
Graduate Salary
£27,000
Satisfaction
72%
Degree Completion
90%
Professional Jobs
35%
Meaningful Work
45%
The Course
Student Life
After Uni
Recognised By

Expected Starting Salary

bottom quartile nationally

Typical starting salary for Computer Science graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£27,000
typical starting salary
£23,000
£30,000
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

45%
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
40%Sales
5%Elementary
3%Process, plant and machine operatives

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
35%
02
Customer service occupations
15%
03
Elementary occupations
15%
04
Process, plant and machine operatives
15%
05
Sales occupations
15%

Outcomes

90%
Continuation
35%
Professional Work
45%
Meaningful Role
55%
Career On Track