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BSc Computer Science with Foundation

The University of Westminster
Full-time4 YearsPlacement YearYear AbroadSubject: Computer Science
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Course Score
C /64
Graduate Salary
£27,000
Satisfaction
84%
Degree Completion
77%
Professional Jobs
52%
Meaningful Work
65%
The Course
Student Life
After Uni
The Faculty

AI & Your Career

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

47%
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%
Administrative55%
Business and public service associate48%
Sales40%

🧭 Career Trajectories

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Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Computer Science graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£27,000
typical starting salary
£22,500
£35,000
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
Sales occupations
10%
03
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
9%
04
Elementary occupations
9%
05
Skilled trades occupations
5%
06
Administrative occupations
5%
07
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
4%
08
Web and Multimedia Design Professionals
★ Professional
3%
09
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
3%
10
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
1%

Explore Career Pathways

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

Outcomes

77%
Continuation
52%
Professional Work
65%
Meaningful Role
45%
Career On Track

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