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BSc Computer Science

Abertay University

Institution
Abertay University
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Computer Science
Duration
4 years
UCAS code
G401-U-COMSCI
Median salary
£41,000 after 5 years

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What students say

Based on about 15 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Teaching on my course: 88%
  • Learning opportunities: 85%
  • Assessment and feedback: 90%
  • Academic support: 100%
  • Organisation and management: 93%
  • Learning resources: 88%
  • Student voice: 88%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 50 students who started, across similar courses at this university

  • Continued on course: 75%
  • Left higher education: 10%
  • Moved to a lower qualification: 15%

What graduates do next

Based on about 48 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university

  • Working: 74%
  • Working and studying: 9%
  • Further study: 1%
  • Unemployed: 11%

Most common jobs

  • Information Technology Professionals: 60%
  • Elementary occupations: 10%
  • Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 6%
  • Administrative occupations: 4%
  • Sales occupations: 4%
  • Find their work meaningful: 75%
  • Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
  • Use what they learnt on the course: 60%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 180 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • North West: 6%
  • East Midlands: 1%
  • West Midlands: 1%
  • East of England: 3%
  • London: 6%
  • South East: 1%
  • South West: 2%
  • Wales: 1%
  • Scotland: 79%
  • Northern Ireland: 1%

Who gets in

Based on about 50 students who started, across similar courses at this university

  • A levels: 60%
  • Other HE qualification: 35%

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BSc Computer Science at Abertay University earn?

The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £30,500 after 3 years, £41,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,500 and £57,000. The £41,000 median after five years is £8,000 more than the UK median for Computing (other).

What do graduates of BSc Computer Science at Abertay University do next?

84% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).

Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Computer Science at Abertay University?

88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.

What grades do I need for BSc Computer Science at Abertay University?

The average entrant had 161 UCAS points.

Does BSc Computer Science at Abertay University include a placement year or year abroad?

The course has an optional year abroad.

How many students continue on BSc Computer Science at Abertay University?

75% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.