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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Richard Adams Education editor

AI may be denting computer science graduates’ job prospects, UK data shows

A software developer working on a laptop
‘It is clear that something did happen to the software developer labour market last year,’ said an expert. Photograph: PixeloneStocker/Getty Images

AI may be warping the job prospects for students in the previously high-demand subjects of computer science and economics, according to a detailed look into the careers of recent UK graduates.

Data obtained for the 2027 Guardian University Guide published on Saturday shows that coding and software development were the fastest-falling occupations for graduates last year, while employer demand for graduates in well-paid roles in financial categories such as economists and management consultants also declined.

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