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BSc Computing Science

University of the West of Scotland
Full-time4 YearsPlacement YearYear AbroadSubject: Computer Science
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Course Score
C /68
Graduate Salary£29,000
Satisfaction84%
Degree Completion60%
Professional Jobs60%
Meaningful Work85%

Expected Starting Salary

bottom quartile nationally

Typical starting salary for Computer Science graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£29,000
typical starting salary
£23,000
£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

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
15%
03
Administrative occupations
10%
04
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
10%
05
Customer service occupations
10%
06
Elementary occupations
10%
07
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
10%
08
Sales occupations
10%
09
Skilled trades occupations
10%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (01101)
01101
Note: 0
Recognised Professional Body (01105)
01105
Note: 0

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 15 respondents (84% response rate)

91%
Teaching Quality
87%
Assessment & Feedback
79%
Academic Support
75%
Organisation
75%
Learning Resources
85%
Student Voice

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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

48-63
5%
80-95
10%
96-111
25%
112-127
5%
128-143
5%
144-159
20%
160-175
5%
208-223
10%

Entry Qualifications

Other HE
60%
Degree
25%
A-level
10%
Baccalaureate
5%

Accreditations

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Recognised Professional Body (01101)

01101

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Recognised Professional Body (01105)

01105

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
68%Customer service
55%Administrative
48%Business and public service associate
40%Science, engineering and technology associate

Outcomes

60%
Continuation
60%
Professional Work
85%
Meaningful Role
70%
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