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BSc Computer Science and Physics

University of Edinburgh
Full-time4 YearsYear AbroadSubject: Physical Sciences
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Course Score
A /84
Graduate Salary£35,000
Satisfaction76%
Degree Completion90%
Professional Jobs95%
Meaningful Work90%

Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Physical Sciences 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
· Physical Sciences graduates nationally earn £21,000–£70,000 (1333 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
Elementary occupations
15%
03
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
10%
04
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
5%
05
Engineering professionals
★ Professional
5%
06
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
5%
07
Artistic, literary and media occupations
★ Professional
0%
08
Customer service occupations
0%
09
Skilled trades occupations
0%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (01103)
01103
Note: 1

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 100 respondents (76% response rate)

82%
Teaching Quality
70%
Assessment & Feedback
52%
Academic Support
80%
Organisation
85%
Learning Resources
51%
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

<48
10%
128-143
10%
144-159
15%
160-175
10%
192-207
15%
224-239
10%
240+
25%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
85%
Baccalaureate
15%

Accreditations

✓

Recognised Professional Body (01103)

01103

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

57%
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.

Graduate Roles by AI Exposure

72%Information Technology
68%Customer service
60%Business, Research and Administrative
48%Business and public service associate
32%Artistic, literary and media

Outcomes

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