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BSc Software Engineering

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Full-time3 YearsPlacement YearYear AbroadSubject: Computer Science
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Course Score
A /80
Graduate Salary
£32,000
Satisfaction
85%
Degree Completion
95%
Professional Jobs
80%
Meaningful Work
80%
The Course
Student Life
After Uni
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Expected Starting Salary

bottom quartile nationally

Typical starting salary for Computer Science graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£32,000
typical starting salary
£29,000
£36,500
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

58%
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
40%Science, engineering and technology associate
40%Sales
30%Managers, directors and senior officials
5%Elementary

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
55%
02
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
15%
03
Elementary occupations
5%
04
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
5%
05
Sales occupations
5%

Outcomes

95%
Continuation
80%
Professional Work
80%
Meaningful Role
80%
Career On Track