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BSc Computer Science

University of Edinburgh
Full-time4 YearsYear AbroadSubject: Computer Science
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Course Score
A /82
Graduate Salary
£35,000
Satisfaction
74%
Degree Completion
98%
Professional Jobs
100%
Meaningful Work
70%
The Course
Student Life
After Uni
Recognised By

Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Computer Science graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£35,000
typical starting salary
£34,000
£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

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

67%
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
60%Business, Research and Administrative
48%Business and public service associate
40%Science, engineering and technology associate
30%Managers, directors and senior officials

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
85%
02
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
5%
03
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
5%
04
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
5%
05
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
5%

Outcomes

98%
Continuation
100%
Professional Work
70%
Meaningful Role
80%
Career On Track