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BSc Computer Science

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Full-time4 YearsFoundation YearSubject: Computer Science
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Course Score
A+ /91
Graduate Salary£40,000
Satisfaction77%
Degree Completion98%
Professional Jobs100%
Meaningful Work80%

Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Computer Science graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£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
90%
02
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
5%
03
Engineering 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 — 60 respondents (77% response rate)

79%
Teaching Quality
66%
Assessment & Feedback
57%
Academic Support
75%
Organisation
81%
Learning Resources
66%
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
5%
128-143
5%
144-159
5%
160-175
25%
176-191
10%
192-207
10%
208-223
20%
224-239
5%
240+
5%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
91%
Foundation
9%

Accreditations

✓

Recognised Professional Body (01101)

01101

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

69%
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
48%Business and public service associate
28%Engineering

Outcomes

98%
Continuation
100%
Professional Work
80%
Meaningful Role
100%
Career On Track