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BSc Computer Science with a Foundation Year

Swansea University
Full-time4 YearsSubject: Computer Science
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Course Score
B /74
Graduate Salary£30,000
Satisfaction93%
Degree Completion75%
Professional Jobs65%
Meaningful Work85%

Expected Starting Salary

bottom quartile nationally

Typical starting salary for Computer Science graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£30,000
typical starting salary
£28,000
£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
Elementary occupations
10%
04
Engineering professionals
★ Professional
10%
05
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
10%
06
Sales occupations
5%
07
Skilled trades occupations
5%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (01101)
01101
Note: 1
Recognised Professional Body (01110)
01110
Note: 1

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 15 respondents (68% response rate)

85%
Teaching Quality
90%
Assessment & Feedback
88%
Academic Support
96%
Organisation
94%
Learning Resources
83%
Student Voice

Your Local Budget 🍕

Swansea
Average Weekly Rent
£105
Est. Annual Total£9,720
🎉23% 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
5%
64-79
25%
80-95
25%
96-111
30%
112-127
20%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
85%
Other
10%
Access
5%
Baccalaureate
5%

Accreditations

✓

Recognised Professional Body (01101)

01101

✓

Recognised Professional Body (01110)

01110

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

51%
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
40%Science, engineering and technology associate
40%Sales
28%Engineering

Outcomes

75%
Continuation
65%
Professional Work
85%
Meaningful Role
75%
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