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Master of Science (with Honours) - Msci (Hon)

Computer Science

King's College London

(3.9)
294 reviews

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Computer Science course at King's College London.

Select a qualification to see required grades

A level

A*,A*,A

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 contain Mathematics or Further Mathematics.

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£9,250 per year
Scotland£9,250 per year
Wales£9,250 per year
Northern Ireland£9,250 per year
Channel Islands£9,250 per year

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: G404

Here's what King's College London says about its Computer Science course.

Our Computer Science MSci course, based in the heart of a connected London, is a four-year degree which combines undergraduate study with a master’s course. In the first two years you will study a broad range of subjects within computer science which you will then be able to refine to your interests in years three and four.

After completing this course, you will be recognised with a master’s degree which is most suited to those considering an advanced career in research or industry.

Key benefits

  • 6th in the UK for Computer Science (QS World Rankings by subject 2020).

  • Research lies at the heart of our department - 92% of research outputs ranked as world leading or internationally excellent in Computer Science (REF 2014).

  • You'll be taught by leading academics.

  • Accredited by the BCS – the Chartered Institute for IT.

Course details

Qualification

Master of Science (with Honours) - Msci (Hon)

Department

Informatics

Location

Main Site | London

Duration

4 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Computer science

Start date

September 29, 2025

Application deadline

January 29, 2025

King's College London reviews

(3.9)
Based on 294 reviews from King's College London's students and alumni
5 star
38%
4 star
31%
3 star
18%
2 star
10%
1 star
3%
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Very expensive to live in central london. rent and living expenses are the big issues for everyone.

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very busy and tough course

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National Student Survey (NSS) scores

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

Here you can see ratings from King's College London students who took the Computer Science course - or another course in the same subject area.

Computer science

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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

79%

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How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

85%

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How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

64%

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How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

85%

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To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

76%

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How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

82%

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How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

72%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

78%

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To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

66%

low

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

72%

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How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

76%

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How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

56%

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How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

71%

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How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

75%

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How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

82%

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How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

82%

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How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

75%

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How well organised is your course?

70%

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How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

86%

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How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

82%

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How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

88%

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How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

55%

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To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

84%

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To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

68%

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How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

63%

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During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

80%

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How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

77%

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Student information

See who's studying at King's College London. These students are taking Computer Science or another course from the same subject area.

Computer science
Mode of study
Full-time96%Part-time4%
Gender ratio
Female22%Male77%
Where students come from
International48%UK52%
Student performance
2:1 or above90%
First year dropout rate4%
Number of students1,230
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
MathematicsA*
PhysicsA
Computer ScienceA
Further MathematicsA
ChemistryA
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

We have no information about graduates who took Computer Science at King's College London.

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from King's College London graduates who took Computer Science - or another course in the same subject area.

Computing

Earnings

£36.9k

First year after graduation

£44.5k

Third year after graduation

£53.7k

Fifth year after graduation

Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Computer Science.

Source: LEO

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree

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