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BSc Software Engineering

University of Stirling
Full-time4 YearsYear AbroadSubject: Computer Science
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Course Score
B /71
Graduate Salary£30,000
Satisfaction65%
Degree Completion60%
Professional Jobs95%
Meaningful Work90%

Expected Starting Salary

bottom quartile nationally

Typical starting salary for Computer Science graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£30,000
typical starting salary
£26,500
£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
80%
02
Administrative occupations
5%
03
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
5%
04
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
5%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (01101)
01101
Note: 0

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 15 respondents (78% response rate)

79%
Teaching Quality
64%
Assessment & Feedback
53%
Academic Support
67%
Organisation
64%
Learning Resources
57%
Student Voice

Your Local Budget 🍕

Stirling
Average Weekly Rent
£115
Est. Annual Total£10,330
🎉18% cheaper 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

96-111
20%
112-127
10%
144-159
10%
160-175
20%
176-191
20%
192-207
10%
208-223
10%
224-239
10%

Entry Qualifications

Other HE
50%
A-level
40%
Other
5%

Accreditations

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Recognised Professional Body (01101)

01101

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

67%
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
55%Administrative
40%Science, engineering and technology associate
30%Managers, directors and senior officials

Outcomes

60%
Continuation
95%
Professional Work
90%
Meaningful Role
90%
Career On Track