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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 /77
Graduate Salary£35,000
Satisfaction77%
Degree Completion90%
Professional Jobs75%
Meaningful Work60%

Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Computer Science graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£35,000
typical starting salary
£28,000
£45,000
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
40%
02
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
20%
03
Administrative occupations
5%
04
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
5%
05
Elementary occupations
5%
06
Engineering professionals
★ Professional
5%
07
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
5%
08
Sales occupations
5%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (01101)
01101
Note: 0
Recognised Professional Body (01110)
01110
Note: 0

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 45 respondents (54% response rate)

74%
Teaching Quality
60%
Assessment & Feedback
54%
Academic Support
74%
Organisation
81%
Learning Resources
61%
Student Voice

Your Local Budget 🍕

York
Average Weekly Rent
£145
Est. Annual Total£12,300
📊3% 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

112-127
3%
128-143
18%
144-159
28%
160-175
15%
176-191
10%
192-207
10%
208-223
5%
224-239
3%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
96%
Foundation
1%
No qualifications
1%
Other HE
1%

Accreditations

✓

Recognised Professional Body (01101)

01101

✓

Recognised Professional Body (01110)

01110

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

52%
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
48%Business and public service associate
40%Science, engineering and technology associate
40%Sales

Outcomes

90%
Continuation
75%
Professional Work
60%
Meaningful Role
70%
Career On Track