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BSc Computing

Abertay University
Full-time4 YearsYear AbroadSubject: Computer Science
Course Score
B /74
Graduate Salary
£30,000
Satisfaction
92%
Degree Completion
70%
Professional Jobs
76%
Meaningful Work
75%
The Course
Student Life
After Uni
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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
£27,000
£36,500
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

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

55%
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
30%Managers, directors and senior officials

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
60%
02
Elementary occupations
10%
03
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
6%
04
Administrative occupations
4%
05
Sales occupations
4%
06
Engineering professionals
★ Professional
3%
07
Process, plant and machine operatives
3%
08
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
1%
09
Protective service occupations
★ Professional
1%
10
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
1%

Outcomes

70%
Continuation
76%
Professional Work
75%
Meaningful Role
75%
Career On Track