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BSc Computer Science with Foundation Year

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Full-time4 YearsPlacement YearYear AbroadSubject: Computer Science
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Course Score
B /71
Graduate Salary
£30,000
Satisfaction
77%
Degree Completion
75%
Professional Jobs
70%
Meaningful Work
80%
The Course
Student Life
After Uni

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

52%
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.

Vulnerability Matrix

Information Technology72% Exposed
Administrative55% Exposed
Science, engineering and technology associate40% Exposed
Teaching18% Exposed
Elementary5% Exposed

Expected Starting Salary

bottom quartile nationally

Typical starting salary for Computer Science graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£30,000
typical starting salary
£25,000
£33,000
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
45%
02
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
10%
03
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
10%
04
Administrative occupations
5%
05
Elementary occupations
5%
06
Process, plant and machine operatives
5%

Outcomes

75%
Continuation
70%
Professional Work
80%
Meaningful Role
90%
Career On Track