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BSc Computer Science (Game Engineering)

University of Newcastle Upon Tyne🥈 TEF Silver
Full-time3 YearsPlacement YearYear AbroadSubject: Computer Science
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Course Score
B /78
Graduate Salary£30,000
Satisfaction85%
Degree Completion95%
Professional Jobs83%
Meaningful Work84%

Expected Starting Salary

bottom quartile nationally

Typical starting salary for Computer Science graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£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
61%
02
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
10%
03
Administrative occupations
5%
04
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
4%
05
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
2%
06
Customer service occupations
2%
07
Elementary occupations
2%
08
Engineering professionals
★ Professional
2%
09
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
2%
10
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
1%

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 (67% response rate)

82%
Teaching Quality
77%
Assessment & Feedback
81%
Academic Support
81%
Organisation
82%
Learning Resources
77%
Student Voice

Your Local Budget 🍕

Manchester
Average Weekly Rent
£145
Est. Annual Total£12,480
📊2% 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
10%
112-127
10%
128-143
10%
144-159
35%
160-175
10%
176-191
5%
192-207
5%
208-223
10%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
80%
Other HE
10%
Baccalaureate
5%
Degree
5%
No qualifications
5%

Accreditations

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Recognised Professional Body (01101)

01101

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

62%
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
60%Business, Research and Administrative
55%Administrative
48%Business and public service associate

Outcomes

95%
Continuation
83%
Professional Work
84%
Meaningful Role
81%
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