HomeQueen's University of BelfastBSc Computer Science with Professional Experience

BSc Computer Science with Professional Experience

Queen's University of Belfast
Full-time4 YearsSubject: Computer Science
Course Score
B /79
Graduate Salary£31,000
Satisfaction74%
Degree Completion95%
Professional Jobs92%
Meaningful Work90%

Expected Starting Salary

bottom quartile nationally

Typical starting salary for Computer Science graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£31,000
typical starting salary
£28,000
£36,000
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
84%
02
Sales occupations
5%
03
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
5%
04
Skilled trades occupations
3%
05
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
2%
06
Web and Multimedia Design Professionals
★ Professional
2%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (01101)
01101
Note: 1

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 105 respondents (70% response rate)

71%
Teaching Quality
62%
Assessment & Feedback
61%
Academic Support
75%
Organisation
82%
Learning Resources
60%
Student Voice

Your Local Budget 🍕

Belfast
Average Weekly Rent
£105
Est. Annual Total£9,780
🎉22% 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

80-95
1%
96-111
1%
112-127
23%
128-143
27%
144-159
21%
160-175
16%
176-191
3%
192-207
2%
224-239
1%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
91%
Other HE
7%
Access
1%
Baccalaureate
1%

Accreditations

Recognised Professional Body (01101)

01101

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

66%
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
65%Web and Multimedia Design
40%Sales
40%Science, engineering and technology associate
30%Managers, directors and senior officials

Outcomes

95%
Continuation
92%
Professional Work
90%
Meaningful Role
80%
Career On Track