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BSc Software Engineering

University of Strathclyde
Full-time5 YearsYear AbroadSubject: Computer Science
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Course Score
A /82
Graduate Salary£33,000
Satisfaction86%
Degree Completion83%
Professional Jobs91%
Meaningful Work85%

Expected Starting Salary

bottom quartile nationally

Typical starting salary for Computer Science graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2032
First job
~2033
£33,000
typical starting salary
£30,000
£39,000
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
77%
02
Administrative occupations
6%
03
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
3%
04
Engineering professionals
★ Professional
3%
05
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
3%
06
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
2%
07
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
2%
08
Skilled trades occupations
2%
09
Web and Multimedia Design Professionals
★ Professional
2%

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

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 25 respondents (65% response rate)

87%
Teaching Quality
82%
Assessment & Feedback
60%
Academic Support
75%
Organisation
84%
Learning Resources
74%
Student Voice

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🚦 Will I Get In?

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Past Accepted Tariffs

96-111
5%
112-127
10%
128-143
10%
144-159
15%
160-175
10%
176-191
10%
192-207
5%
208-223
15%
224-239
15%
240+
5%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
60%
Other HE
34%
Access
2%
No qualifications
2%
Other
2%

Accreditations

✓

Recognised Professional Body (01101)

01101

✓

Recognised Professional Body (01105)

01105

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

66%
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
65%Web and Multimedia Design
60%Business, Research and Administrative
55%Administrative
52%Finance

Outcomes

83%
Continuation
91%
Professional Work
85%
Meaningful Role
85%
Career On Track