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BSc Computer Systems

Heriot-Watt University
Full-time4 YearsSubject: Various
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Course Score
B /72
Graduate Salary£33,000
Satisfaction58%
Degree Completion80%
Professional Jobs83%
Meaningful Work80%

Expected Starting Salary

Typical starting salary for this subject graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£33,000
typical starting salary
£29,000
£36,000
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount

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
57%
02
Sales occupations
7%
03
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
5%
04
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
4%
05
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
4%
06
Administrative occupations
3%
07
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
3%
08
Skilled trades occupations
3%
09
Engineering professionals
★ Professional
2%
10
Sports and fitness occupations
★ Professional
2%

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
Recognised Professional Body (01111)
01111
Note: 0

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 10 respondents (75% response rate)

52%
Teaching Quality
52%
Assessment & Feedback
31%
Academic Support
48%
Organisation
71%
Learning Resources
54%
Student Voice

Your Local Budget 🍕

Edinburgh
Average Weekly Rent
£165
Est. Annual Total£13,680
💸10% more expensive 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

64-79
5%
96-111
15%
112-127
25%
128-143
15%
144-159
5%
160-175
5%
176-191
5%
208-223
5%
224-239
10%
240+
5%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
55%
Other HE
20%
Baccalaureate
10%
Degree
10%
Other
10%

Accreditations

✓

Recognised Professional Body (01101)

01101

✓

Recognised Professional Body (01110)

01110

✓

Recognised Professional Body (01111)

01111

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

59%
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
55%Administrative
48%Business and public service associate
40%Sales

Outcomes

80%
Continuation
83%
Professional Work
80%
Meaningful Role
85%
Career On Track