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BSc Computer Science

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Full-time4 YearsPlacement YearYear AbroadSubject: Computer Science
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Course Score
A /84
Graduate Salary£34,000
Satisfaction86%
Degree Completion91%
Professional Jobs90%
Meaningful Work85%

Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Computer Science graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£34,000
typical starting salary
£30,000
£37,000
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
75%
02
Protective service occupations
★ Professional
5%
03
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
5%
04
Sports and fitness occupations
★ Professional
5%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (01101)
01101
Note: 0
Recognised Professional Body (01110)
01110
Note: 0

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 105 respondents (75% response rate)

82%
Teaching Quality
83%
Assessment & Feedback
74%
Academic Support
88%
Organisation
85%
Learning Resources
80%
Student Voice

Your Local Budget 🍕

Leicester
Average Weekly Rent
£115
Est. Annual Total£10,450
🎉17% 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

64-79
1%
80-95
16%
96-111
23%
112-127
21%
128-143
18%
144-159
9%
160-175
4%
176-191
2%
192-207
1%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
94%
Baccalaureate
5%
Other HE
1%

Accreditations

✓

Recognised Professional Body (01101)

01101

✓

Recognised Professional Body (01110)

01110

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

63%
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
40%Science, engineering and technology associate
8%Protective service
5%Sports and fitness

Outcomes

91%
Continuation
90%
Professional Work
85%
Meaningful Role
100%
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