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High Drop-out Rate Alert

40% of students drop out or transfer from this specific course. Consider asking why on an open day.

BSc Games Programming

Manchester Conservatoire of Creative and Performing Arts
Full-time3 YearsSubject: Computer Science
Course Score
C /61
Graduate Salary
£26,000
Satisfaction
93%
Degree Completion
60%
Professional Jobs
50%
Meaningful Work
60%

AI & Your Career

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

56%
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%
Sales40%
Leisure, travel and related personal service10%
Elementary5%

🧭 Career Trajectories

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Expected Starting Salary

bottom quartile nationally

Typical starting salary for Computer Science graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£26,000
typical starting salary
£24,000
£28,000
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
Web and Multimedia Design Professionals
★ Professional
35%
02
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
15%
03
Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations
5%
04
Sales occupations
5%
05
Elementary occupations
5%

Outcomes

60%
Continuation
50%
Professional Work
60%
Meaningful Role
40%
Career On Track

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