BSc Computing
What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 40 students who started
- Continued on course: 85%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 12 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 65%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Business and Financial Project Management Professionals: 5%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
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 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 35%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Access course: 15%
- Other HE qualification: 45%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Computing 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 Computing at Abertay University do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Computing at Abertay University?
85% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Computing at Abertay University?
The average entrant had 160 UCAS points.
Is BSc Computing at Abertay University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
Does BSc Computing at Abertay University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Computing at Abertay University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.