BSc Computer Science
What students say
Based on about 16 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 85%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 50 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 85%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 12 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 65%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Business and Financial Project Management Professionals: 5%
- Caring personal services: 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 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- Other HE qualification: 20%
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Computer Science 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 Computer Science at Abertay University do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Computer Science at Abertay University?
88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Computer Science at Abertay University?
The average entrant had 120 UCAS points.
Does BSc Computer Science at Abertay University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Computer Science at Abertay University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.