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BSc Mathematics and Computer Science

Queen's University of Belfast
Full-time3 YearsSubject: Computer Science
Course Score
A /81
Graduate Salary
£31,000
Satisfaction
89%
Degree Completion
90%
Professional Jobs
93%
Meaningful Work
85%

Expected Starting Salary

bottom quartile nationally

Typical starting salary for Computer Science graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£31,000
typical starting salary
£28,000
£36,000
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Computer Science graduates nationally earn £21,000£70,000 (1033 courses)

HESA Graduate Outcomes survey · includes all graduates regardless of career path chosen

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

60%
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
62%Secretarial and related
52%Finance
48%Business and public service associate
40%Natural and social science

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
75%
02
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
10%
03
Natural and social science professionals
★ Professional
10%
04
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
8%
05
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
5%
06
Secretarial and related occupations
5%
07
Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
5%
08
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
4%
09
Research and Development (RandD) and Other Research Professionals
★ Professional
3%
10
Sales occupations
3%

Outcomes

90%
Continuation
93%
Professional Work
85%
Meaningful Role
85%
Career On Track