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HomeUniversity of StirlingBSc Software Engineering

BSc Software Engineering

University of Stirling
Full-time4 YearsYear AbroadSubject: Computer Science
Course Score
B /71
Graduate Salary
£30,000
Satisfaction
65%
Degree Completion
60%
Professional Jobs
95%
Meaningful Work
90%

AI & Your Career

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

67%
Very High AI impact

Average across where this course's graduates actually work

AI can already do a lot of the work in these jobs, and that share keeps growing. Expect the work to change a lot, and there may be fewer of the most routine roles over time - so learn to use AI well and aim for the parts that still need a person.

AI impact by graduate destination

Information Technology72%
Administrative55%
Science, engineering and technology associate40%
Managers, directors and senior officials30%

🧭 Career Trajectories

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Expected Starting Salary

above national median

Typical starting salary for Computer Science graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£30,000
typical starting salary
£26,500
£35,000
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Computer Science graduates nationally earn £22,500-£70,000 (708 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
80%
02
Administrative occupations
5%
03
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
5%
04
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
5%

Outcomes

60%
Continuation
95%
Professional Work
90%
Meaningful Role
90%
Career On Track

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