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BSc Computer Science

University of Sunderland🥈 TEF Silver
Full-time3 YearsPlacement YearSubject: Computer Science
Course Score
B /72
Graduate Salary
£26,000
Satisfaction
89%
Degree Completion
70%
Professional Jobs
90%
Meaningful Work
85%

Expected Starting Salary

bottom quartile nationally

Typical starting salary for Computer Science graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£26,000
typical starting salary
£22,000
£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

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

51%
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
60%Business, Research and Administrative
48%Business and public service associate
40%Science, engineering and technology associate
18%Teaching

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
45%
02
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
20%
03
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
10%
04
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
10%
05
Elementary occupations
10%
06
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
10%

Outcomes

70%
Continuation
90%
Professional Work
85%
Meaningful Role
75%
Career On Track