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MEng Computer Science

University of Southampton🥈 TEF Silver
Full-time4 YearsPlacement YearSubject: Computer Science
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Course Score
A /84
Graduate Salary£36,000
Satisfaction78%
Degree Completion100%
Professional Jobs95%
Meaningful Work70%

Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Computer Science graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£36,000
typical starting salary
£30,000
£41,000
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
80%
02
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
5%
03
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
5%
04
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
5%
05
Sales occupations
5%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (01101)
01101
Note: 0
Recognised Professional Body (01102)
01102
Note: 0
Recognised Professional Body (01104)
01104
Note: 0
Recognised Professional Body (01112)
01112
Note: 0
Recognised Professional Body (09401)
09401
Note: 0

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 20 respondents (69% response rate)

85%
Teaching Quality
80%
Assessment & Feedback
53%
Academic Support
70%
Organisation
80%
Learning Resources
51%
Student Voice

Your Local Budget 🍕

Southampton
Average Weekly Rent
£145
Est. Annual Total£12,480
📊2% 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
5%
144-159
10%
160-175
20%
176-191
15%
192-207
25%
208-223
10%
224-239
15%
240+
10%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
95%
Foundation
5%

Accreditations

✓

Recognised Professional Body (01101)

01101

✓

Recognised Professional Body (01102)

01102

✓

Recognised Professional Body (01104)

01104

✓

Recognised Professional Body (01112)

01112

✓

Recognised Professional Body (09401)

09401

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
52%Finance
48%Business and public service associate
40%Sales
30%Managers, directors and senior officials

Outcomes

100%
Continuation
95%
Professional Work
70%
Meaningful Role
95%
Career On Track