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BEng Software Engineering

University of Edinburgh
Full-time4 YearsYear AbroadSubject: Computer Science
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Course Score
A /83
Graduate Salary£35,000
Satisfaction76%
Degree Completion100%
Professional Jobs90%
Meaningful Work80%

Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Computer Science graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£35,000
typical starting salary
£34,000
£40,000
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
75%
02
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
5%
03
Customer service occupations
5%
04
Elementary occupations
5%
05
Engineering professionals
★ Professional
5%
06
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
5%
07
Artistic, literary and media occupations
★ Professional
0%
08
Skilled trades occupations
0%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (01101)
01101
Note: 1

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 240 respondents (66% response rate)

79%
Teaching Quality
68%
Assessment & Feedback
51%
Academic Support
72%
Organisation
80%
Learning Resources
55%
Student Voice

Your Local Budget 🍕

Edinburgh
Average Weekly Rent
£165
Est. Annual Total£13,680
💸10% more expensive than the UK average

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🚦 Will I Get In?

Input your predicted A-Levels to see how you compare to last year's accepted students.

Past Accepted Tariffs

128-143
15%
144-159
10%
160-175
10%
176-191
10%
192-207
10%
224-239
35%
240+
15%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
100%

Accreditations

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Recognised Professional Body (01101)

01101

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

63%
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
68%Customer service
48%Business and public service associate
32%Artistic, literary and media
30%Managers, directors and senior officials

Outcomes

100%
Continuation
90%
Professional Work
80%
Meaningful Role
90%
Career On Track