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BSc Computer Science

University of the West of England, Bristol🥈 TEF Silver
Full-time4 YearsPlacement YearSubject: Computer Science
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Course Score
B /73
Graduate Salary£30,000
Satisfaction80%
Degree Completion80%
Professional Jobs75%
Meaningful Work85%

Expected Starting Salary

bottom quartile nationally

Typical starting salary for Computer Science graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£30,000
typical starting salary
£25,000
£35,000
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
35%
02
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
15%
03
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
10%
04
Elementary occupations
10%
05
Engineering professionals
★ Professional
10%
06
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
10%
07
Skilled trades occupations
10%

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 — 15 respondents (68% response rate)

73%
Teaching Quality
72%
Assessment & Feedback
51%
Academic Support
69%
Organisation
77%
Learning Resources
64%
Student Voice

Your Local Budget 🍕

Bristol
Average Weekly Rent
£165
Est. Annual Total£13,860
💸12% 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

64-79
35%
80-95
45%
96-111
15%
112-127
5%
160-175
5%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
95%
Access
5%

Accreditations

✓

Recognised Professional Body (01101)

01101

✓

Recognised Professional Body (01110)

01110

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

43%
High Exposure

AI is actively being used in many tasks within this career, though human expertise remains important. Graduates who understand AI tools will have a competitive advantage.

Graduate Roles by AI Exposure

72%Information Technology
48%Business and public service associate
40%Science, engineering and technology associate
30%Managers, directors and senior officials
28%Engineering

Outcomes

80%
Continuation
75%
Professional Work
85%
Meaningful Role
80%
Career On Track