Computer Science with Management BSc

Key Information

• Course type: Major/minor honours
• Delivery mode: In person
• Study mode: Full time
• Required A-level: AAA
• Full entry requirements, including contextual requirements
• Duration: Three years
• Application status: Closed
• Start date: September 2025
• Application deadline: 29 January 2025
• Optional study abroad

Course Description

Our popular degree is a mainstream computer science course that offers a broad and well-balanced introduction to the discipline, without requiring you to specialise too early. Computer Science with Management BSc at King’s offers 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.

Key Benefits

• 6th in the UK for Computer Science (QS World Rankings by subject 2024)
• You'll interact with world-class experts in many exciting areas of Computer Science, including algorithms and data analysis, cybersecurity, human-centred computing and software systems
• You'll study a wide-range of innovative modules, covering both the theory and practice of modern Computer Science
• Excellent tutorial support and extensive course-specific interactive teaching
• Our central London location is close to top, global companies, such as Google and Amazon, and gives unparalleled access to leading scientific societies, including the Chartered Institute for IT (BCS) and the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
• This degree has been accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT
• Study as part of a diverse student cohort: King’s is one of the leading Russell Group universities by proportion of female undergraduates on its Computer Science courses (HESA 2019/20)
• Great employability following completion of your degree. King's ranked 7th in the UK for employability (Times Higher Education Graduate Employability rankings 2023/4)

Entry Requirements

Subject Requirements

• Required subjects: A-level (or equivalent) grade A in Mathematics or Further Mathematics
• Preferred subjects: None

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

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 Higher Education Diploma
• BTEC Nationals/CTECs
• Cambridge Pre-U
• European Baccalaureate
• Scottish Highers and Advanced Highers

Teaching and Structure

• Teaching methods: Lectures, seminars, tutorials, flipped classroom approach, independent study
• Assessment: Coursework, written/practical examinations, oral presentations, class tests, individual projects, online examinations
• Structure: Courses are divided into modules, with a total of 360 credits (480 credits for the 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
• The Careers Service run tailored sessions for Informatics students and a careers programme which includes skills sessions and visits from top employers

Tuition Fees

• Full time tuition fees UK: £9,535 per year
• Full time tuition fees International: £35,800 per year
• International applicants are required to pay a deposit of £2000 against their first year's tuition fee

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.

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Breakdown of "Computer Science with Management BSc" at King's College London

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Degree Overview:

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Objectives:

• Equip students with comprehensive knowledge of computer science principles and disciplines.
• Introduce fundamental management principles.
• Prepare students for managerial roles in computing.

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Program Description:

• Combines computer science and management studies for a well-rounded education.
• Focuses on software development, project design, and management essentials.
• Teaches students essential programming skills, algorithms, security, and system-level programming.
• Includes fundamental AI concepts like formal logic, search techniques, and machine learning.
• Provides a background in management principles: marketing, accounting, and economics.
• Allows students to specialize their knowledge and showcase talents through an individual project.

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Outline:

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Year 1:

• Focuses on foundations of computer science and management.
• Provides skills to develop software systems as part of a team.

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Year 2:

• Covers advanced topics in computer science, including algorithms and optimization, cybersecurity, systems engineering, and artificial intelligence.
• Further develops management skills.

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Year 3:

• Individual project allows students to integrate knowledge and apply it to a complex development project.

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Optional Study Abroad:

• Students can spend their third year at a Partner University, experiencing a different academic environment and gaining valuable international experience.

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Assessment:

• Coursework & Written/Practical Examinations
• Oral Presentations
• Class Tests
• Individual Project Dissertation

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Teaching:

• Led by the Department of Informatics with management modules delivered by King's Business School.
• Blend of lectures, seminars, group tutorials and independent study.
• Utilizes innovative technology to enhance learning and assessment.

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Careers:

• Opens doors to diverse career opportunities.
• Common career paths include: software engineer, software architect, programming-language-specific developer, security engineer, and database engineer.
• Graduates find employment in organizations like: banking, finance, management, and major software houses.
• Alternatively, graduates may pursue further study.

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Other:

• Ranked 6th in the UK for Computer Science (QS World Rankings by Subject 2023).
• Close to leading global companies like Google and Amazon.
• Offers access to top scientific societies like BCS and IET.
• Accredited by BCS, ensuring program meets professional standards.

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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. 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 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.