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MEng Computer Science

Queen's University of Belfast
Full-time4 YearsSubject: Computer Science
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Course Score
B /79
Graduate Salary£31,000
Satisfaction76%
Degree Completion95%
Professional Jobs93%
Meaningful Work85%

Expected Starting Salary

bottom quartile nationally

Typical starting salary for Computer Science graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£31,000
typical starting salary
£28,000
£36,000
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Computer Science graduates nationally earn £21,000–£70,000 (616 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
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
8%
03
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
4%
04
Research and Development (RandD) and Other Research Professionals
★ Professional
3%
05
Sales occupations
3%
06
Skilled trades occupations
3%
07
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
2%
08
Web and Multimedia Design Professionals
★ Professional
2%
09
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
1%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (01102)
01102
Note: 0

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 145 respondents (70% response rate)

73%
Teaching Quality
66%
Assessment & Feedback
63%
Academic Support
77%
Organisation
83%
Learning Resources
62%
Student Voice

Your Local Budget 🍕

Belfast
Average Weekly Rent
£105
Est. Annual Total£9,780
🎉22% 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

128-143
30%
144-159
30%
160-175
20%
176-191
10%
192-207
5%
208-223
5%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
90%
Other HE
10%

Accreditations

✓

Recognised Professional Body (01102)

01102

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

64%
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
65%Web and Multimedia Design
60%Business, Research and Administrative
48%Business and public service associate
40%Science, engineering and technology associate

Outcomes

95%
Continuation
93%
Professional Work
85%
Meaningful Role
85%
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