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BEng Computer Systems Engineering

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Full-time3 YearsSubject: Computer Science
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Course Score
B /72
Graduate Salary£28,000
Satisfaction89%
Degree Completion100%
Professional Jobs70%
Meaningful Work65%

Expected Starting Salary

bottom quartile nationally

Typical starting salary for Computer Science graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£28,000
typical starting salary
£26,000
£33,000
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Computer Science graduates nationally earn £21,000–£75,000 (1791 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
55%
02
Engineering professionals
★ Professional
20%
03
Elementary occupations
10%
04
Administrative occupations
5%
05
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
5%
06
Customer service occupations
5%
07
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
5%
08
Sales occupations
5%
09
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
5%
10
Skilled trades occupations
5%

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 70 respondents (56% response rate)

83%
Teaching Quality
84%
Assessment & Feedback
80%
Academic Support
85%
Organisation
90%
Learning Resources
81%
Student Voice

Your Local Budget 🍕

Chester
Average Weekly Rent
£120
Est. Annual Total£10,800
🎉14% 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%
48-63
5%
64-79
13%
80-95
7%
96-111
18%
112-127
12%
128-143
5%
144-159
9%
160-175
6%
176-191
2%
192-207
1%
208-223
1%
224-239
1%
240+
3%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
55%
No qualifications
25%
Other
20%

Accreditations

Data not provided

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

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

50%
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
55%Administrative
48%Business and public service associate
40%Sales

Outcomes

100%
Continuation
70%
Professional Work
65%
Meaningful Role
65%
Career On Track