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BSc Information Technology

University of Derby
Full-time3 YearsPlacement YearYear AbroadFoundation YearSubject: Computer Science
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Course Score
B /66
Graduate Salary
£29,500
Satisfaction
84%
Degree Completion
45%
Professional Jobs
65%
Meaningful Work
80%
The Course
Student Life
After Uni
The Faculty

AI & Your Career

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

46%
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%
Administrative55%
Business and public service associate48%
Science, engineering and technology associate40%

🧭 Career Trajectories

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Expected Starting Salary

around the national median

Typical starting salary for Computer Science graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£29,500
typical starting salary
£25,000
£31,000
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
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
30%
02
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
15%
03
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
10%
04
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
5%
05
Process, plant and machine operatives
5%
06
Administrative occupations
5%
07
Elementary occupations
5%
08
Skilled trades occupations
5%
09
Web and Multimedia Design Professionals
★ Professional
0%
10
Other Educational Professionals
★ Professional
0%

Explore Career Pathways

Detailed guides and day-in-the-life profiles for careers related to this degree.

Outcomes

45%
Continuation
65%
Professional Work
80%
Meaningful Role
75%
Career On Track

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