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High Drop-out Rate Alert

20% of students drop out or transfer from this specific course. Consider asking why on an open day.

HomeUniversity of YorkBEng Electronic and Computer Engineering

BEng Electronic and Computer Engineering

University of York🥇 TEF Gold
Full-time3 YearsPlacement YearSubject: Computer Science
Course Score
B /79
Graduate Salary
£35,000
Satisfaction
80%
Degree Completion
80%
Professional Jobs
80%
Meaningful Work
75%

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

41%
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
Business and public service associate48% Exposed
Natural and social science40% Exposed
Science, engineering and technology associate40% Exposed

Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Computer Science graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£35,000
typical starting salary
£24,000
£36,000
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Computer Science graduates nationally earn £21,000£75,000 (1791 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
Engineering professionals
★ Professional
25%
02
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
25%
03
Artistic, literary and media occupations
★ Professional
10%
04
Administrative occupations
5%
05
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
5%
06
Natural and social science professionals
★ Professional
5%
07
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
5%
08
Skilled trades occupations
5%
09
Sports and fitness occupations
★ Professional
5%
10
Welfare and housing associate professionals
★ Professional
5%

Outcomes

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

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