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BSc Computer Science

The University of Manchester🥈 TEF Silver
Full-time3 YearsFoundation YearSubject: Computer Science
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Course Score
A /86
Graduate Salary£40,000
Satisfaction81%
Degree Completion93%
Professional Jobs75%
Meaningful Work70%

Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Computer Science graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£40,000
typical starting salary
£35,000
£50,000
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
70%
02
Elementary occupations
5%
03
Secretarial and related occupations
5%
04
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
5%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (01101)
01101
Note: 1

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 100 respondents (68% response rate)

82%
Teaching Quality
74%
Assessment & Feedback
63%
Academic Support
80%
Organisation
82%
Learning Resources
73%
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

<48
1%
64-79
1%
96-111
2%
128-143
1%
144-159
3%
160-175
16%
176-191
16%
192-207
3%
208-223
17%
224-239
11%
240+
10%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
80%
Foundation
20%
Baccalaureate
1%

Accreditations

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Recognised Professional Body (01101)

01101

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
62%Secretarial and related
18%Teaching
5%Elementary

Outcomes

93%
Continuation
75%
Professional Work
70%
Meaningful Role
90%
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