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MEng (Hons) Computer Science

University of Southampton

1 Location : Southampton

Course details


Study mode

Full time

Length

4 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Optional

Year abroad

Not Available

Foundation year

Not Available

Study mode

Full time

Length

4 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Optional

Year abroad

Not Available

Foundation year

Not Available

Course data summary

Average Earnings

£35,000

15 months after the course for Computer science graduates at University of Southampton

Employment

100%

go on to work and/or study

15 months after the course for MEng (Hons) Computer Science graduates at University of Southampton

85%

are using what they learnt during their studies in their current work

15 months after the course for MEng (Hons) Computer Science graduates at University of Southampton

88%

The course has developed the knowledge and skills I think I will need for my future.

Final year MEng (Hons) Computer Science students at University of Southampton

44%

Staff value students’ views and opinions about the course.

Final year MEng (Hons) Computer Science students at University of Southampton

80%

Teaching staff have supported my learning well.

Final year MEng (Hons) Computer Science students at University of Southampton

What you need to know about the data

  • The data is from students surveyed during the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • Some courses and providers have been affected more than others.
  • The data tells you about the experience of recent students, but your experience may be different.
  • Read more about this data

Student Satisfaction

The Student satisfaction score is not available for courses in England because the question is not included in the survey for England.

Read more about this data

The teaching on my course

80%

52%

88%

84%

Data from

25 students (66% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

96%

84%

83%

80%

88%

Data from

25 students (66% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

64%

88%

76%

44%

36%

Data from

25 students (66% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

88%

80%

Data from

25 students (66% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

52%

72%

Data from

25 students (66% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

64%

62%

80%

Data from

25 students (66% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

76%

44%

24%

54%

Data from

25 students (66% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

75% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from

25 students (66% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Freedom of expression

92% I have felt free to express my ideas, opinions and beliefs.

Data from

25 students (66% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

90% of students are still on the course or have completed it

After 1 year on the course

Data for entrants in 2020-21

Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges

Data from

60 students.

What you need to know about professional accreditation

A professionally accredited course is one which has been approved or endorsed by one or more professional bodies. This is because the learning and achievement of graduates meets the professional benchmarks and standards set by the accrediting body.

Read more about professional accreditation

Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the award of Euro-Inf Master Quality Label on behalf of EQANIE (European Quality Assurance Network for Informatics Education e.V.) as satisfying the outcomes of Second Cycle Programmes specified by the Euro-Inf Framework Standards and Accreditation Criteria for Informatics Degree Programmes. Find out more

Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional. Find out more

Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the further learning academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional. Find out more

Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Find out more

Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Find out more

What you need to know about earnings data

  • Some data is from graduates surveyed during the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • Labour markets change
  • Salaries vary across regions in the UK
  • There are lots of factors that affect graduate earnings.
  • Read more about earnings

Average earnings for all full-time Computer science courses

For graduates from University of Southampton

After 15 months

£35,000

Typical range: £30,000 - £42,000

Data from

50 people

(65% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£42,000

Typical range: £33,000 - £50,500

Data from

110 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£52,500

Typical range: £39,500 - £67,500

Data from

115 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

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After 15 months

£30,000

Typical range: £25,000 - £37,000

Data from

7395 people.

95% of UK-resident Computer science graduates from University of Southampton are employed in England.

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£27,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £21,000 - £36,000

Data from

11205 people.

98% of UK-resident Computer science graduates from University of Southampton are based in England.

Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£33,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £24,000 - £45,500

Data from

11215 people.

97% of UK-resident Computer science graduates from University of Southampton are based in England.

Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

What you need to know about employment data

  • Some data is from graduates surveyed during Covid-19 pandemic
  • Labour markets vary and change over time
  • Employment and job opportunities vary across regions in the UK
  • Read more about employment

100% of the students go on to work and / or study

What graduates are doing 15 months after the course

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

30 students (70% of those who were asked).

Occupation types 15 months after the course

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

25 students (70% of those who were asked).

95% In highly skilled work

  • 90% Information Technology Professionals
  • 5% Natural and social science professionals
  • 5% Web and Multimedia Design Professionals

0% In other work

5% In unknown work

  • Employed after finishing the course but employment type is not known

What you need to know about the data

85% of graduates find their current work meaningful

Perception of work after graduating

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Data from

20 students (70% of those who were asked)

85% Usefulness

I am utilising what I learnt during my studies in my current work.

85% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

90% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

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