HomeUniversity of St AndrewsMA Geography and Sustainable Development

MA Geography and Sustainable Development

University of St Andrews
Full-time4 YearsYear AbroadSubject: Computer Science
Course Score
A /76
Graduate Salary
£29,000
Satisfaction
87%
Degree Completion
95%
Professional Jobs
80%
Meaningful Work
75%

AI & Your Career

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

33%
Moderate AI impact

Average across where this course's graduates actually work

AI does some of the simpler tasks in these jobs, but most of the work still needs human judgement and skill.

AI impact by graduate destination

Business, Research and Administrative60%
Finance52%
Business and public service associate48%
Media45%
Natural and social science40%

🧭 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
£29,000
typical starting salary
£28,000
£33,000
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
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
25%
02
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
15%
03
Natural and social science professionals
★ Professional
15%
04
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
15%
05
Elementary occupations
10%
06
Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals
★ Professional
10%
07
Conservation and environment professionals
★ Professional
10%
08
Media Professionals
★ Professional
5%
09
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
5%
10
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
5%

Outcomes

95%
Continuation
80%
Professional Work
75%
Meaningful Role
70%
Career On Track

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