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BSc Computer Science (Software Engineering)

University of Plymouth
Full-time3 YearsPlacement YearYear AbroadFoundation YearSubject: Computer Science
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Course Score
C /61
Graduate Salary
£30,000
Satisfaction
69%
Degree Completion
40%
Professional Jobs
70%
Meaningful Work
65%
The Course
Student Life
After Uni

AI & Your Career

Modelled on Anthropic research

43%
High Exposure

Average across where this course's graduates actually work

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.

Exposure by graduate destination

Information Technology72%
Science, engineering and technology associate40%
Welfare and housing associate15%
Elementary5%
Process, plant and machine operatives3%

🧭 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

around the national median

Typical starting salary for Computer Science graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£30,000
typical starting salary
£27,000
£39,500
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Computer Science graduates nationally earn £19,000–£70,000 (816 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
40%
02
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
20%
03
Process, plant and machine operatives
10%
04
Elementary occupations
10%
05
Welfare and housing associate professionals
★ Professional
10%

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

Outcomes

40%
Continuation
70%
Professional Work
65%
Meaningful Role
45%
Career On Track

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