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BSc Software Engineering

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Full-time3 YearsPlacement YearFoundation YearSubject: Computer Science
Course Score
B /76
Graduate Salary
£27,000
Satisfaction
86%
Degree Completion
100%
Professional Jobs
90%
Meaningful Work
85%
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
2030
First job
~2031
£27,000
typical starting salary
£24,000
£32,000
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Computer Science graduates nationally earn £21,000£75,000 (1791 courses)

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

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

61%
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
28%Engineering
5%Elementary

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
80%
02
Elementary occupations
10%
03
Engineering professionals
★ Professional
10%

Outcomes

100%
Continuation
90%
Professional Work
85%
Meaningful Role
90%
Career On Track