⚠️

High Drop-out Rate Alert

20% of students drop out or transfer from this specific course. Consider asking why on an open day.

Home›University of Glasgow›BSc Software Engineering

BSc Software Engineering

University of Glasgow
Full-time4 YearsYear AbroadSubject: Computer Science
Apply via UCASUniversity Page⚖️ Compare
Course Score
A /89
Graduate Salary£39,000
Satisfaction81%
Degree Completion80%
Professional Jobs85%
Meaningful Work100%

Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Computer Science graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£39,000
typical starting salary
£30,000
£41,000
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
80%
02
Engineering professionals
★ Professional
5%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (01101)
01101
Note: 0
Recognised Professional Body (01105)
01105
Note: 0
Recognised Professional Body (09402)
09402
Note: 0

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 20 respondents (77% response rate)

76%
Teaching Quality
71%
Assessment & Feedback
67%
Academic Support
85%
Organisation
83%
Learning Resources
68%
Student Voice

Your Local Budget 🍕

Glasgow
Average Weekly Rent
£140
Est. Annual Total£12,020
📊5% cheaper than the UK average

💰Free Money & Grants

Don't rely just on loans! Universities give out thousands in non-repayable cash bursaries if your household income is lower or you come from a state school.

See if you qualify ↗

🚦 Will I Get In?

Input your predicted A-Levels to see how you compare to last year's accepted students.

Past Accepted Tariffs

128-143
25%
144-159
5%
176-191
15%
192-207
15%
208-223
20%
224-239
15%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
65%
Degree
25%
Baccalaureate
5%
Other HE
5%

Accreditations

✓

Recognised Professional Body (01101)

01101

✓

Recognised Professional Body (01105)

01105

✓

Recognised Professional Body (09402)

09402

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

69%
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

Outcomes

80%
Continuation
85%
Professional Work
100%
Meaningful Role
80%
Career On Track