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BSc Computer Science

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Full-timePlacement YearYear AbroadSubject: Computer Science
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Course Score
A /81
Graduate Salary£33,000
Satisfaction82%
Degree Completion93%
Professional Jobs95%
Meaningful Work70%

Expected Starting Salary

bottom quartile nationally

Typical starting salary for Computer Science graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£33,000
typical starting salary
£31,000
£40,000
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
85%
02
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
10%
03
Elementary occupations
5%
04
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
5%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (01101)
01101
Note: 0
Recognised Professional Body (01110)
01110
Note: 0

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 45 respondents (62% response rate)

80%
Teaching Quality
75%
Assessment & Feedback
68%
Academic Support
80%
Organisation
86%
Learning Resources
79%
Student Voice

Your Local Budget 🍕

Sheffield
Average Weekly Rent
£120
Est. Annual Total£10,800
🎉14% 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
11%
144-159
28%
160-175
18%
176-191
12%
192-207
7%
208-223
5%
224-239
5%
240+
4%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
89%
Baccalaureate
9%
Other HE
2%

Accreditations

✓

Recognised Professional Body (01101)

01101

✓

Recognised Professional Body (01110)

01110

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

63%
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
40%Science, engineering and technology associate
18%Teaching
5%Elementary

Outcomes

93%
Continuation
95%
Professional Work
70%
Meaningful Role
90%
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