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BSc Computer Science with Integrated Foundation Year

University of Sunderland🥈 TEF Silver
Full-time4 YearsPlacement YearSubject: Computer Science
Course Score
C /64
Graduate Salary
£26,000
Satisfaction
79%
Degree Completion
55%
Professional Jobs
75%
Meaningful Work
85%

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

48%
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
Customer service68% Exposed
Business, Research and Administrative60% Exposed
Business and public service associate48% Exposed
Science, engineering and technology associate40% Exposed

Expected Starting Salary

bottom quartile nationally

Typical starting salary for Computer Science graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£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

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
40%
02
Elementary occupations
15%
03
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
15%
04
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
5%
05
Sales occupations
5%
06
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
5%
07
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
0%
08
Customer service occupations
0%
09
Skilled trades occupations
0%
10
Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals
★ Professional
0%

Outcomes

55%
Continuation
75%
Professional Work
85%
Meaningful Role
75%
Career On Track

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