AI may be denting computer science graduates’ job prospects, UK data shows
Summary
New data shows that UK computer science and economics graduates are finding fewer job opportunities in traditional roles like coding and financial analysis. Experts link this change to the growing use of AI, which can do many tasks faster and cheaper, leading graduates to seek different jobs.Key Facts
- Coding and software development jobs for graduates fell fastest in 2025.
- Fewer computer science graduates are working as programmers, dropping from 40% to 28%.
- The number of computer science graduates in any graduate-level job decreased from over 60% to 50% in two years.
- AI is believed to reduce the need for routine coding and analysis work.
- Some computer science graduates are shifting to other roles such as cybersecurity and network engineering.
- Economics graduates face changing demand as finance employers adopt AI tools, affecting hiring and job roles.
- The data comes from a survey of over 350,000 UK graduates about their careers 15 months after finishing university.
- The University of Birmingham rose to 14th in the UK university rankings by adapting courses to include AI and data science.
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