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BSc Computer Science

University of Edinburgh
Full-time4 YearsYear AbroadSubject: Computer Science
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Course Score
A /82
Graduate Salary£35,000
Satisfaction74%
Degree Completion98%
Professional Jobs100%
Meaningful Work70%

Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Computer Science graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£35,000
typical starting salary
£34,000
£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
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
5%
03
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
5%
04
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
5%
05
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
5%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (01105)
01105
Note: 1

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 50 respondents (64% response rate)

77%
Teaching Quality
59%
Assessment & Feedback
41%
Academic Support
67%
Organisation
80%
Learning Resources
48%
Student Voice

Your Local Budget 🍕

Edinburgh
Average Weekly Rent
£165
Est. Annual Total£13,680
💸10% more expensive 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%
128-143
9%
144-159
4%
160-175
13%
176-191
3%
192-207
7%
208-223
11%
224-239
11%
240+
31%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
80%
Baccalaureate
6%
Degree
4%
Other HE
4%
Other
3%
Access
2%

Accreditations

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Recognised Professional Body (01105)

01105

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

67%
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
60%Business, Research and Administrative
48%Business and public service associate
40%Science, engineering and technology associate
30%Managers, directors and senior officials

Outcomes

98%
Continuation
100%
Professional Work
70%
Meaningful Role
80%
Career On Track