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High Drop-out Rate Alert

17% of students drop out or transfer from this specific course. Consider asking why on an open day.

BSc Computing

Glasgow Caledonian University
Full-time4 YearsPlacement YearSubject: Computer Science
Course Score
B /70
Graduate Salary
£28,000
Satisfaction
N/A
Degree Completion
83%
Professional Jobs
70%
Meaningful Work
95%
The Course
Student Life
After Uni
Recognised By

Expected Starting Salary

bottom quartile nationally

Typical starting salary for Computer Science graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£28,000
typical starting salary
£25,000
£32,000
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

49%
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
48%Business and public service associate
40%Sales
40%Science, engineering and technology associate

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
50%
02
Elementary occupations
10%
03
Artistic, literary and media occupations
★ Professional
5%
04
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
5%
05
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
5%
06
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
5%
07
Process, plant and machine operatives
5%
08
Sales occupations
5%
09
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
5%
10
Skilled trades occupations
5%

Outcomes

83%
Continuation
70%
Professional Work
95%
Meaningful Role
85%
Career On Track