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BSc Computing (Application Software Development)

Robert Gordon University
Full-time2 YearsPlacement YearYear AbroadSubject: Computer Science
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Course Score
C /69
Graduate Salary£26,000
Satisfaction94%
Degree Completion65%
Professional Jobs75%
Meaningful Work80%

Expected Starting Salary

bottom quartile nationally

Typical starting salary for Computer Science graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2029
First job
~2030
£26,000
typical starting salary
£22,000
£34,000
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
65%
02
Sales occupations
15%
03
Natural and social science professionals
★ Professional
5%
04
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
5%
05
Skilled trades occupations
5%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (01101)
01101
Note: 0

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 20 respondents (95% response rate)

99%
Teaching Quality
95%
Assessment & Feedback
86%
Academic Support
100%
Organisation
98%
Learning Resources
90%
Student Voice

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🚦 Will I Get In?

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Past Accepted Tariffs

80-95
10%
96-111
5%
112-127
10%
128-143
15%
144-159
5%
160-175
5%
176-191
5%
192-207
15%
208-223
5%
224-239
5%

Entry Qualifications

Other HE
100%

Accreditations

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Recognised Professional Body (01101)

01101

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

60%
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
40%Sales
40%Natural and social science
40%Science, engineering and technology associate
4%Skilled trades

Outcomes

65%
Continuation
75%
Professional Work
80%
Meaningful Role
60%
Career On Track