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BSc Computer Science

University of Southampton🥈 TEF Silver
Full-time3 YearsSubject: Computer Science
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Course Score
A /85
Graduate Salary£36,000
Satisfaction79%
Degree Completion96%
Professional Jobs90%
Meaningful Work80%

Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Computer Science graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£36,000
typical starting salary
£30,000
£41,000
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
70%
02
Artistic, literary and media occupations
★ Professional
5%
03
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
5%
04
Elementary occupations
5%
05
Engineering professionals
★ Professional
5%
06
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
5%
07
Natural and social science professionals
★ Professional
5%
08
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
5%
09
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
5%
10
Welfare and housing associate professionals
★ Professional
5%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (01101)
01101
Note: 0
Recognised Professional Body (01105)
01105
Note: 0
Recognised Professional Body (01111)
01111
Note: 0
Recognised Professional Body (09402)
09402
Note: 0

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 80 respondents (59% response rate)

77%
Teaching Quality
70%
Assessment & Feedback
48%
Academic Support
78%
Organisation
85%
Learning Resources
62%
Student Voice

Your Local Budget 🍕

Southampton
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

<48
1%
96-111
2%
112-127
2%
144-159
21%
160-175
21%
176-191
9%
192-207
15%
208-223
11%
224-239
2%
240+
2%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
70%
Foundation
28%
Degree
1%
Other HE
1%

Accreditations

✓

Recognised Professional Body (01101)

01101

✓

Recognised Professional Body (01105)

01105

✓

Recognised Professional Body (01111)

01111

✓

Recognised Professional Body (09402)

09402

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

55%
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
60%Business, Research and Administrative
40%Natural and social science
40%Science, engineering and technology associate
32%Artistic, literary and media

Outcomes

96%
Continuation
90%
Professional Work
80%
Meaningful Role
85%
Career On Track