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BSc Computer Science

University of Nottingham, the
Full-time3 YearsFoundation YearSubject: Computer Science
Course Score
A /82
Graduate Salary
£35,000
Satisfaction
76%
Degree Completion
87%
Professional Jobs
90%
Meaningful Work
85%

AI & Your Career

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

63%
Very High AI impact

Average across where this course's graduates actually work

AI can already do a lot of the work in these jobs, and that share keeps growing. Expect the work to change a lot, and there may be fewer of the most routine roles over time - so learn to use AI well and aim for the parts that still need a person.

AI impact by graduate destination

Information Technology72%
Customer service68%
Web and Multimedia Design65%
Finance52%
Managers, directors and senior officials30%

🧭 Career Trajectories

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Expected Starting Salary

top quartile nationally

Typical starting salary for Computer Science graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£35,000
typical starting salary
£30,000
£45,000
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Computer Science graduates nationally earn £19,000-£70,000 (634 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
80%
02
Process, plant and machine operatives
5%
03
Customer service occupations
5%
04
Web and Multimedia Design Professionals
★ Professional
5%
05
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
5%
06
Sports and fitness occupations
★ Professional
5%
07
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
5%

Outcomes

87%
Continuation
90%
Professional Work
85%
Meaningful Role
95%
Career On Track

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