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BEng Electronic Engineering and Computer Science

Aston University
Full-time3 YearsPlacement YearYear AbroadSubject: Computer Science
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Course Score
B /71
Graduate Salary
Β£31,000
Satisfaction
63%
Degree Completion
70%
Professional Jobs
85%
Meaningful Work
85%
The Course
Student Life
After Uni
The Faculty

AI & Your Career

Based on real AI use at work (Anthropic research, 2026)

45%
High AI impact

Average across where this course's graduates actually work

AI is already doing some of the work in these jobs. People who learn to use AI tools will have a real edge, though the more routine roles may thin out over time.

AI impact by graduate destination

Information Technology72%
Web and Multimedia Design65%
Finance52%
Business and public service associate48%
Sales40%

🧭 Career Trajectories

This degree creates strong direct pathways into the jobs market. Explore the full career profiles and AI projections on our sister hub, WhatCareer.

Expected Starting Salary

above national median

Typical starting salary for Computer Science graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
Β£31,000
typical starting salary
Β£28,000
Β£38,500
Brightest = where most graduates land Β· fades where fewer earn that amount
Β· Computer Science graduates nationally earn Β£22,500-Β£70,000 (708 courses)

HESA Graduate Outcomes survey Β· includes all graduates regardless of career path chosen

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Information Technology Professionals
β˜… Professional
60%
02
Engineering professionals
β˜… Professional
50%
03
Skilled trades occupations
15%
04
Managers, directors and senior officials
β˜… Professional
10%
05
Finance Professionals
β˜… Professional
10%
06
Business and public service associate professionals
β˜… Professional
5%
07
Sales occupations
5%
08
Teaching Professionals
β˜… Professional
5%
09
Natural and social science professionals
β˜… Professional
0%
10
Web and Multimedia Design Professionals
β˜… Professional
0%

Explore Career Pathways

Detailed guides and day-in-the-life profiles for careers related to this degree.

Outcomes

70%
Continuation
85%
Professional Work
85%
Meaningful Role
80%
Career On Track

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