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BSc Computer Science

Cardiff University
Full-time4 YearsSubject: Computer Science
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Course Score
B /71
Graduate Salary£30,000
Satisfaction75%
Degree Completion100%
Professional Jobs75%
Meaningful Work60%

Expected Starting Salary

bottom quartile nationally

Typical starting salary for Computer Science graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£30,000
typical starting salary
£26,000
£40,000
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Computer Science graduates nationally earn £21,000–£70,000 (616 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
65%
02
Elementary occupations
20%
03
Artistic, literary and media occupations
★ Professional
5%
04
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
5%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (01101)
01101
Note: 0

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 40 respondents (67% response rate)

69%
Teaching Quality
75%
Assessment & Feedback
58%
Academic Support
72%
Organisation
84%
Learning Resources
73%
Student Voice

Your Local Budget 🍕

Cardiff
Average Weekly Rent
£120
Est. Annual Total£10,800
🎉14% 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

112-127
4%
128-143
29%
144-159
19%
160-175
18%
176-191
19%
192-207
6%
224-239
1%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
99%
Other
1%

Accreditations

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Recognised Professional Body (01101)

01101

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

55%
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
52%Finance
32%Artistic, literary and media
5%Elementary

Outcomes

100%
Continuation
75%
Professional Work
60%
Meaningful Role
85%
Career On Track