The Student Room GroupThe Student Room Group

Course name

Find a course

Search, shortlist and compare thousands of courses to find that perfect one.

Search for a course

Personalise your search by expected grades and more.

A-level explorer

See where your A-level subjects will lead you.

Where to study

See what makes a university special and discover where you belong.

Image from Computer Science with a Year in Industry
Image from Computer Science with a Year in Industry
Image from Computer Science with a Year in Industry
Image from Computer Science with a Year in Industry
Image from Computer Science with a Year in Industry
Image from Computer Science with a Year in Industry
Image from Computer Science with a Year in Industry
Image from Computer Science with a Year in Industry
Image from Computer Science with a Year in Industry
Image from Computer Science with a Year in Industry

Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Computer Science with a Year in Industry

King's College London

(3.9)
294 reviews

Entry requirements

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

Select a qualification to see required grades

A level

A*,A*,A

Must include grade A in Mathematics or Further Mathematics. 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.

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£9,535 per year
Scotland£9,535 per year
Wales£9,535 per year
Northern Ireland£9,535 per year
Channel Islands£9,535 per year

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: G405

Here's what King's College London says about its Computer Science with a Year in Industry course.

Our Computer Science with a Year in Industry BSc 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 graduate with a well-rounded skillset, opening the door to a wide range of future-focused careers.

Throughout your 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 fourth year. You’ll then apply your learning during a year-long professional placement in a major UK company, gaining crucial skills and experience for your future career.

Accreditation

This degree has been accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT. Accreditation is a mark of assurance that the degree meets the standards set by BCS. An accredited degree entitles you to professional membership of 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

  • 6th in the UK for Computer Science (QS World Rankings by subject 2025).

  • 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.

  • 6th in the UK for producing the most employable graduates?(Times Higher Education Graduate Employability rankings 2025).

  • 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).

  • 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

Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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

King's College London student 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%
All reviews

Showing 270 reviews

2nd year student

Five stars: Excellent

(5)

1 year ago

2nd year student

Five stars: Excellent

(5)

1 year ago

2nd year student

Very expensive to live in central london. rent and living expenses are the big issues for everyone.

(3)

1 year ago

2nd year student

Five stars: Excellent

(5)

1 year ago

2nd year student

Five stars: Excellent

(5)

1 year ago

2nd year student

very busy and tough course

(5)

1 year ago

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 with a Year in Industry course - or another course in the same subject area.

Computer science

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

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

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

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

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

77%

low

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

84%

med

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

65%

low

How well organised is your course?

62%

low

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

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

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 with a Year in Industry or another course from the same subject area.

Computer science
Mode of study
Full-time95%Part-time5%
Gender ratio
Female28%Male71%Other1%
Where students come from
International38%UK62%
Student performance
2:1 or above82%
Number of students1,050
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
MathematicsA*
Computer ScienceA
PhysicsA
Further MathematicsA
ChemistryA
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

Facts and figures about King's College London graduates who took Computer Science with a Year in Industry - or another course in the same subject area.

Computer science

Graduate statistics

90%

Say it fits with future plans

55%

Are utilising studies

Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates

Earnings after graduation

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

Computing

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 with a Year in Industry.

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

Discussions

Mobile phone in hand

King's College London socials

Tap these links to go to this university's social media channels

King's College London open days

Are you thinking of applying to this university?

Before you do, it's a good idea to go to an open day. You can have a good look around campus, getting a better idea of what it's like to study there. You'll meet current students and staff and get the chance to ask them questions.

Universities will list upcoming open days on their websites. Most will also have virtual open days; these are a great alternative if you really can't get there in person. For tips on preparing for open days, check the advice section here on The Uni Guide.

Explore more courses at other universities

University of Essex

Colchester Campus | Colchester

Economics with Data Science (Including Placement Year)

BSc (Hons) 4 Years Full-time with year in industry 2026

University of West London

Main site - West London | London

Computer Science (with Foundation)

BSc (Hons) 4 Years Full-time 2026

University of Nottingham

University Park Campus | Nottingham

Computer Science

BSc (Hons) 3 Years Full-time 2026

University of Bedfordshire

Luton Campus | Luton

Computer Science (With Foundation Year)

BSc (Hons) 4 Years Full-time 2026

University of Kent

Canterbury campus | Canterbury

Data Science with a Year in Industry

BSc (Hons) 4 Years Full-time 2026

University of Staffordshire

University of Staffordshire London | London

Computer Science

BSc (Hons) 3 Years Full-time 2026

Birmingham City University

Millennium Point Campus | Birmingham

Cyber Security with a Foundation Year

BSc (Hons) 4 Years Full-time including foundation year 2026

University of Plymouth

Main Site | Plymouth

Computer Science (Games Development)

BSc (Hons) 3 Years Full-time 2026

Falmouth University

Penryn Campus | Penryn

Computer Science with Integrated Foundation Year

BSc (Hons) 4 Years Full-time 2026

Oxford Brookes University

Main Site | Oxford

Computer Science

BSc (Hons) 3 Years Full-time 2026