HomeUniversity of AberdeenBSc Computing Science and Physics

BSc Computing Science and Physics

University of Aberdeen
Full-time4 YearsYear AbroadSubject: Computer Science
Course Score
B /70
Graduate Salary
£28,500
Satisfaction
80%
Degree Completion
95%
Professional Jobs
70%
Meaningful Work
65%

AI & Your Career

Modelled on Anthropic research

47%
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%
Finance52%
Business and public service associate48%
Natural and social science40%
Artistic, literary and media32%

🧭 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
£28,500
typical starting salary
£24,000
£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
80%
02
Natural and social science professionals
★ Professional
30%
03
Elementary occupations
15%
04
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
10%
05
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
10%
06
Engineering professionals
★ Professional
10%
07
Skilled trades occupations
10%
08
Protective service occupations
★ Professional
5%
09
Artistic, literary and media occupations
★ Professional
5%
10
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
5%

Outcomes

95%
Continuation
70%
Professional Work
65%
Meaningful Role
65%
Career On Track

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