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BSc Software Engineering

University of Brighton🥈 TEF Silver
Full-time3 YearsPlacement YearSubject: Computer Science
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Course Score
C /68
Graduate Salary
£29,000
Satisfaction
85%
Degree Completion
80%
Professional Jobs
70%
Meaningful Work
55%
The Course
Student Life
After Uni
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AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

54%
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
Web and Multimedia Design65% Exposed
Administrative55% Exposed
Science, engineering and technology associate40% Exposed

Expected Starting Salary

bottom quartile nationally

Typical starting salary for Computer Science graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£29,000
typical starting salary
£26,000
£35,000
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
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
50%
02
Administrative occupations
10%
03
Elementary occupations
10%
04
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
10%
05
Customer service occupations
5%
06
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
5%
07
Process, plant and machine operatives
5%
08
Web and Multimedia Design Professionals
★ Professional
5%

Outcomes

80%
Continuation
70%
Professional Work
55%
Meaningful Role
65%
Career On Track

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