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BSc Computer Science

West Herts College
Full-time3 YearsPlacement YearYear AbroadSubject: Computer Science
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Course Score
B /66
Graduate Salary
£27,000
Satisfaction
79%
Degree Completion
69%
Professional Jobs
71%
Meaningful Work
75%
The Course
Student Life
After Uni
The Faculty

AI & Your Career

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

44%
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%
Business and public service associate48%
Science, engineering and technology associate40%
Sales40%
Managers, directors and senior officials30%

🧭 Career Trajectories

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

Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Computer Science graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£27,000
typical starting salary
£25,000
£31,000
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
29%
02
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
18%
03
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
18%
04
Process, plant and machine operatives
7%
05
Sales occupations
5%
06
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
5%
07
Skilled trades occupations
4%
08
Elementary occupations
4%
09
Caring personal services
2%
10
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
2%

Explore Career Pathways

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

Outcomes

69%
Continuation
71%
Professional Work
75%
Meaningful Role
65%
Career On Track

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