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BSc Software Engineering

University of Bedfordshire🥉 TEF Bronze
Full-time3 YearsSubject: Computer Science
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Course Score
D /59
Graduate Salary£25,500
Satisfaction82%
Degree Completion40%
Professional Jobs60%
Meaningful Work75%

Expected Starting Salary

bottom quartile nationally

Typical starting salary for Computer Science graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£25,500
typical starting salary
£23,000
£35,000
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

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
50%
02
Elementary occupations
25%
03
Administrative occupations
15%
04
Protective service occupations
★ Professional
10%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (01101)
01101
Note: 0

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 20 respondents (76% response rate)

79%
Teaching Quality
78%
Assessment & Feedback
86%
Academic Support
80%
Organisation
78%
Learning Resources
75%
Student Voice

Your Local Budget 🍕

Manchester
Average Weekly Rent
£145
Est. Annual Total£12,480
📊2% cheaper 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

48-63
10%
96-111
15%
112-127
10%
128-143
10%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
60%
Other HE
35%
Degree
5%

Accreditations

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Recognised Professional Body (01101)

01101

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
55%Administrative
8%Protective service
5%Elementary

Outcomes

40%
Continuation
60%
Professional Work
75%
Meaningful Role
70%
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