HomeQueen's University of BelfastMEng Software Engineering (Undergraduate Masters with placement)

MEng Software Engineering (Undergraduate Masters with placement)

Queen's University of Belfast
Full-time5 YearsSubject: Computer Science
Course Score
A /81
Graduate Salary
£33,000
Satisfaction
76%
Degree Completion
90%
Professional Jobs
100%
Meaningful Work
80%

AI & Your Career

Modelled on Anthropic research

67%
Very High Exposure

Average across where this course's graduates actually work

AI can already perform a significant portion of tasks in this career. Graduates should expect the role to evolve substantially — developing AI-complementary skills will be essential.

Exposure by graduate destination

Information Technology72%
Business and public service associate48%
Science, engineering and technology associate40%
Engineering28%

🧭 Career Trajectories

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Expected Starting Salary

above national median

Typical starting salary for Computer Science graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2032
First job
~2033
£33,000
typical starting salary
£30,000
£35,000
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
85%
02
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
10%
03
Engineering professionals
★ Professional
5%
04
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
0%

Outcomes

90%
Continuation
100%
Professional Work
80%
Meaningful Role
95%
Career On Track

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