Computer Science BSc

Program Overview

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Computer Science BSc

Key Information

Course type: Single honours Delivery mode: In person Study mode: Full time Required A-level: AAA Duration: Three years Application status: Closed Start date: September 2025 Application deadline: 29 January 2025 Optional study abroad

Course Essentials

Our Computer Science BSc course will provide you with an in-depth understanding of the field of computer-based information systems offering you opportunities to develop analytical and practical transferable skills, as well as an understanding of the changing role of Computer Science in society and relevant social, legal, professional, and ethical responsibilities. All these are key knowledge and skills that will allow you to learn and adapt continuously and are important in both well-established and cutting-edge roles of Computer Science professionals. In the first two years, you will study areas such as programming, computer systems, databases, software engineering, and logic. In the third year, you will undertake a project that will offer you an opportunity to integrate the knowledge gained across different modules and to apply this in the context of a more complex development project (e.g., a project solving real challenges faced by the industry). Outside of teaching, our student societies organize social and other activities such as hackathons and river cruises so there is lots to get involved with.

Base Campus

Strand Campus Located on the north bank of the River Thames, the Strand Campus houses King's College London's arts and sciences faculties.

Special Features

Optional study abroad On this programme, you will have the opportunity to apply to study abroad, supported by the Study Abroad Tutor in your department and King’s Global Mobility Office. Together with partner organisations around the world, you will be supported in navigating your international, educational journey, developing new skills and competences and learning to apply different perspectives to your chosen discipline.

Entry Requirements

Subject Requirements

Required subjects: A-level (or equivalent) grade A in Mathematics or Further Mathematics. Preferred subjects: Computing, Computer Science.

A-Levels

Required grades: AAA Please note that A-level General Studies, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills, and Global Perspectives are not accepted by King's as one of your A levels. Must include grade A in Mathematics or Further Mathematics.

Contextual A-Level Information

Required grades: AAA Must include grade A in Mathematics or Further Mathematics.

International Baccalaureate Diploma

39 points overall or an aggregate score of 20 from three Higher Levels. Must include grade 6 in Higher Level Mathematics or Further Mathematics.

Alternative Accepted Qualifications

Access to HE Diploma, BTEC Nationals/CTECs, Cambridge Pre-U, European Baccalaureate, Scottish Highers and Advanced Highers

International Applicants

Equivalent International Qualifications

Select a country to view equivalent international qualifications.

English Language Requirements

English language band: D Please note that nationals of Majority English Speaking Countries (as defined by UKVI) who have successfully completed high school in the respective country, are not required to complete an English language test.

Selection Process

Contextual consideration We make contextual offers for this programme, which can be found in the entry requirements. As part of the assessment process, we take into account contextual information to gain a more complete picture of each application.

Deferrals Applications can be submitted for deferred entry by choosing the appropriate year of entry on the UCAS application.

Foundation courses Applicants studying Foundation Year programmes in the UK are welcome to apply for this programme.

Graduates Our general entry requirements are based on A-level or equivalent. However, where an applicant is completing/has completed a degree, we are able to consider the degree study as part of the assessment of the application.

Personal Statement Your personal statement is one of the many factors in the overall assessment of your application, and is your opportunity to introduce yourself to the university and inform us of your commitment to the programme and profession as well as any work experience or extracurricular activities you have done.

Resits In a standard admissions cycle, we are able to consider applicants who have retaken their qualifications.

Transfers Transfers into this programme are not permitted.

Teaching & Structure

Teaching methods - what to expect Lectures, seminars, group tutorials, flipped classroom approach, independent study

Assessment Coursework, written/practical examinations, oral presentations, class tests, individual projects

Structure Courses are divided into modules. You will normally take modules totalling 360 credits (480 credits for the with Year Abroad pathway)

Employability

Completing a Computer Science degree opens the door to a wide range of job opportunities for our graduates. Typical profiles include software engineer, software architect, programming-language-specific developer, security engineer, and database engineer.

Destinations Recent graduates have found employment within the following job roles and companies:

• Analyst Programmer, Airbus
• E-Disclosure Specialist, Stroz Friedberg
• Financial Software Developer, Goldman Sachs
• Software Developer, Bank of America
• Information Security Consultant, Merrill Lynch
• IT Consultant, Detica
• Management Trainee, Asian Media & Marketing Group

Fees & Funding

Tuition Fees Full time tuition fees UK: £9,535 per year Full time tuition fees International: £35,800 per year

Additional Costs In addition to your tuition costs, you can also expect to pay for:

• books if you choose to buy your own copies
• clothing for optional course related events and competitions
• library fees and fines
• personal photocopies
• printing course handouts
• society membership fees
• stationery
• graduation costs
• travel costs for travel around London and between campuses

Funding To find out more about bursaries, scholarships, grants, tuition fees, living expenses, student loans, and other financial help available at King's please visit the Fees and Funding section.

Program Outline

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Degree Overview

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Title:

Computer Science BSc

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Delivery Mode:

Campus

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Study Mode:

Full-time The program is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge required to develop a software system as part of a team, preparing them for a successful career in the field.

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Objectives:

• Provide students with a strong foundation in the principles of computer science.
• Develop students' programming skills and software development expertise.
• Equip students with the knowledge and ability to apply computer science principles to real-world problems.
• Foster critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Prepare students for further study or a career in computer science.

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Outline

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Year 1:

• Introduction to Professional Practice (0 credits)
• Programming Practice & Applications (30 credits)
• Computer Systems (15 credits)
• Foundations of Computing 1 (15 credits)
• Data Structures (15 credits)
• Database Systems (15 credits)
• Introduction to Software Engineering (15 credits)
• Elementary Logic with Applications (15 credits)

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Year 2:

• Algorithms and Data Structures (15 credits)
• Object-Oriented Programming (15 credits)
• Software Engineering (15 credits)
• Programming Languages (15 credits )
• Networks and Communications (15 credits)
• Foundations of Computing 2 (15 credits)
• Software Design and Implementation (15 credits)

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Year 3:

• Individual Project (60 credits)
• Artificial Intelligence (15 credits)
• Databases (15 credits)
• Computer Graphics (15 credits)
• Security and Cryptography (15 credits)
• Software Modelling and Formal Methods (15 credits)

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Assessment

• Coursework
• Written/Practical examinations
• Oral presentations
• Class tests
• Individual project dissertation

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Teaching

• Lectures
• Seminars
• Group Tutorials
• Flipped classroom approach
• Independent study
• Face-to-face teaching
• Digital learning
• Assessment

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Careers

Graduates of the Computer Science BSc program are well-positioned to pursue careers in a wide range of fields, including:

• Software engineer
• Software architect
• Programming-language-specific developer
• Security engineer
• Database engineer
• Data analyst
• Systems engineer

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Other

• The program is accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT.
• King's College London is one of the leading Russell Group universities by proportion of female undergraduates on its Computer Science courses (HESA 2019/20).
• Students have the opportunity to study abroad in their third year at a partner institution.
• King's location in central London provides students with access to top companies and leading scientific societies.

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Additional Resources:

• https://www.kcl.ac.uk
  mes/department-of-informatics/bsc-computer-science
• https://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/computer-science-bsc
• https://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/computer-science-with-a-year-in-industry-bsc
• https://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/artificial-intelligence-bsc

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Full time tuition fees UK:

The UK tuition fee for the 2024-25 academic year is currently £9,250 per year. This is based on the UK Government's cap.

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Full time tuition fees International

The International tuition fee for the 2024-2025 academic year is £33,450 per year. Please note that the International tuition fee is subject to annual increases in subsequent years of study, in line with King's terms and conditions. All International applicants to Undergraduate programmes are required to pay a deposit of £2000 against their first year's tuition fee. King’s will continue to invoice for a proportion of King's tuition fees. At present these are as follows:

• Overseas students studying for a semester abroad will receive an invoice for two thirds of the King's tuition fees for the year.
The OFS cap for compulsory or optional year abroad it is £1385 NB: EU students will be liable for the same study abroad tuition fees as overseas students in 2024/25 You should also budget to pay for the associated subsistence costs, such as travel, visas, accommodation and food as well as any vaccination/immunisation required by the country to which you are travelling.