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BSc Computing (Extended)

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Full-time4 YearsPlacement YearSubject: Computer Science
Course Score
B /70
Graduate Salary
£32,000
Satisfaction
79%
Degree Completion
70%
Professional Jobs
67%
Meaningful Work
65%
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
£32,000
typical starting salary
£27,000
£40,000
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

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

46%
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
65%Web and Multimedia Design
55%Administrative
48%Business and public service associate
40%Science, engineering and technology associate

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
30%
02
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
20%
03
Sales occupations
11%
04
Elementary occupations
8%
05
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
5%
06
Process, plant and machine operatives
5%
07
Web and Multimedia Design Professionals
★ Professional
5%
08
Administrative occupations
3%
09
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
3%
10
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
3%

Outcomes

70%
Continuation
67%
Professional Work
65%
Meaningful Role
55%
Career On Track