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BSc Computing Science with a Foundation Year

The University of East Anglia
Full-time4 YearsSubject: Computer Science
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Course Score
B /66
Graduate Salary
£30,000
Satisfaction
59%
Degree Completion
76%
Professional Jobs
80%
Meaningful Work
70%
The Course
Student Life
After Uni

AI & Your Career

Modelled on Anthropic research

53%
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%
Business and public service associate48%
Science, engineering and technology associate40%
Sales40%
Artistic, literary and media32%

🧭 Career Trajectories

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Expected Starting Salary

around the national median

Typical starting salary for Computer Science graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£30,000
typical starting salary
£26,000
£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
50%
02
Elementary occupations
10%
03
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
10%
04
Sales occupations
5%
05
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
5%
06
Quality and Regulatory Professionals
★ Professional
5%
07
Artistic, literary and media occupations
★ Professional
5%
08
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
5%

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Outcomes

76%
Continuation
80%
Professional Work
70%
Meaningful Role
70%
Career On Track

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