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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
UCAS Tariff
160
The university hasn't set UCAS points for this course. To help you compare, we've estimated the tariff using the entry requirements for other qualifications, like A-levels. Make sure you also check the grade requirements to see exactly what you'll need.
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at King's College London. These students are taking Computer Science or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | A* |
| Computer Science | A |
| Physics | A |
| Further Mathematics | A |
| Chemistry | A |
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 integrated Master’s course equips you with an in-depth understanding of the field of computer-based information systems. You'll study a wide range of innovative modules, honing your analytical and practical skills, including becoming proficient across diverse software platforms and programming languages.
The course will also enhance your understanding of computer science's changing role in an increasingly complex, digital world, covering vital social, legal, professional and ethical responsibilities. This ensures you to graduate with a well-rounded skillset, opening the door to a wide range of future-focused careers.
Throughout the degree, you’ll also get to apply your skillset to tackle complex projects inspired by real-world industry problems. This could involve developing a tech solution for an external company in your third year, and taking part in our programme with Amazon Web Services (AWS) in your fourth year, where you’ll use software to develop a new product for a UK council or charity.
Accreditation
This degree has been accredited by the BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT. Accreditation is a mark of assurance that the degree meets the standards set by the BCS. An accredited degree entitles you to professional membership of the BCS, which is an important part of the criteria for achieving Chartered IT Professional (CITP) status through the Institute. Some employers recruit preferentially from accredited degrees, and an accredited degree is likely to be recognised by other countries that are signatories to international accords.
Key benefits
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6th in the UK for Computer Science (QS World Rankings by subject 2025).
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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).
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Gain real work experience as part of your degree, working with companies such as IBM, Terranova Software and Aerogility to design solutions to current industry needs, boosting your employability and expanding your networks.
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Be trained in AWS software and receive mentorship from industry experts?whilst working on projects for public sector and charity organisations that serve the community.
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6th in the UK for producing the most employable graduates?(Times Higher Education Graduate Employability rankings 2025).
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A thriving culture of student societies covering tech, game development, women in computer science, robotics and more, with regular hackathons, careers panels, talks, and social activities.
Source: King's College London
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
29 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,790 per year |
| Scotland | £9,790 per year |
| Wales | £9,790 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,790 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,790 per year |
King's College London student reviews
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Five stars: Excellent
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Five stars: Excellent
2nd year student
1 year ago
Very expensive to live in central london. rent and living expenses are the big issues for everyone.
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Five stars: Excellent
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Five stars: Excellent
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very busy and tough course
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at King's College London
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.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
74%
low
Teaching on my course
74%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
72%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
87%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
57%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
81%
med
Learning opportunities
67%
low
Learning opportunities
67%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
67%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
76%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
69%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
73%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
51%
low
Assessment and feedback
63%
low
Assessment and feedback
63%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
69%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
82%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
46%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
48%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
72%
med
Academic support
80%
low
Academic support
80%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
77%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
84%
med
Organisation and management
64%
low
Organisation and management
64%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
65%
low
How well organised is your course?
62%
low
Learning resources
88%
med
Learning resources
88%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
88%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
85%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
90%
med
Student voice
65%
low
Student voice
65%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
48%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
82%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
63%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
67%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
83%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
79%
low
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.
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.
Earnings
£43.3k
First year after graduation
£52.2k
Third year after graduation
£70.1k
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.
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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