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BSc Computer Science with Foundation Year

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Full-time4 YearsPlacement YearYear AbroadSubject: Computer Science
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Course Score
B /71
Graduate Salary£30,000
Satisfaction77%
Degree Completion75%
Professional Jobs70%
Meaningful Work80%

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
£25,000
£33,000
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
45%
02
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
10%
03
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
10%
04
Administrative occupations
5%
05
Elementary occupations
5%
06
Process, plant and machine operatives
5%

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 35 respondents (61% response rate)

73%
Teaching Quality
72%
Assessment & Feedback
72%
Academic Support
70%
Organisation
77%
Learning Resources
68%
Student Voice

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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

48-63
10%
64-79
10%
80-95
10%
96-111
15%
112-127
25%
128-143
10%
160-175
10%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
100%

Accreditations

Data not provided

This provider hasn't submitted accreditation data to HESA for this course.

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
40%Science, engineering and technology associate
18%Teaching
5%Elementary

Outcomes

75%
Continuation
70%
Professional Work
80%
Meaningful Role
90%
Career On Track