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MEng Electronics and Computer Science

University of Edinburgh
Full-time5 YearsPlacement YearYear AbroadSubject: Computer Science
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Course Score
A /85
Graduate Salary£35,000
Satisfaction80%
Degree Completion90%
Professional Jobs95%
Meaningful Work90%

Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Computer Science graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2032
First job
~2033
£35,000
typical starting salary
£34,000
£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
75%
02
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
5%
03
Engineering professionals
★ Professional
5%
04
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
5%
05
Artistic, literary and media occupations
★ Professional
0%
06
Customer service occupations
0%
07
Skilled trades occupations
0%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (09401)
09401
Note: 0

Student Satisfaction

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

77%
Teaching Quality
67%
Assessment & Feedback
53%
Academic Support
80%
Organisation
86%
Learning Resources
56%
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

144-159
10%
160-175
20%
176-191
20%
192-207
10%
224-239
10%
240+
35%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
95%
Other
5%

Accreditations

✓

Recognised Professional Body (09401)

09401

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

66%
Very High Exposure

AI can already perform a significant portion of tasks in this career. Graduates should expect the role to evolve substantially — developing AI-complementary skills will be essential.

Graduate Roles by AI Exposure

72%Information Technology
68%Customer service
48%Business and public service associate
32%Artistic, literary and media
30%Managers, directors and senior officials

Outcomes

90%
Continuation
95%
Professional Work
90%
Meaningful Role
95%
Career On Track