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BSc Computer Science

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Full-time3 YearsPlacement YearSubject: Computer Science
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Course Score
D /57
Graduate Salary£27,000
Satisfaction72%
Degree Completion90%
Professional Jobs35%
Meaningful Work45%

Expected Starting Salary

bottom quartile nationally

Typical starting salary for Computer Science graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£27,000
typical starting salary
£23,000
£30,000
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
35%
02
Customer service occupations
15%
03
Elementary occupations
15%
04
Process, plant and machine operatives
15%
05
Sales occupations
15%

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 — 40 respondents (65% response rate)

74%
Teaching Quality
77%
Assessment & Feedback
57%
Academic Support
68%
Organisation
70%
Learning Resources
60%
Student Voice

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🚦 Will I Get In?

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Past Accepted Tariffs

48-63
5%
80-95
10%
96-111
25%
112-127
25%
128-143
15%
144-159
5%
160-175
5%
208-223
5%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
90%
Other HE
5%

Accreditations

✓

Recognised Professional Body (01101)

01101

✓

Recognised Professional Body (01110)

01110

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

45%
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
68%Customer service
40%Sales
5%Elementary
3%Process, plant and machine operatives

Outcomes

90%
Continuation
35%
Professional Work
45%
Meaningful Role
55%
Career On Track