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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Computer Science (Software Engineering) with a Year-in-Industry
Royal Holloway, University of London
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Computer Science (Software Engineering) with a Year-in-Industry course at Royal Holloway, University of London.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
A,A,B
Where an applicant is taking the EPQ alongside A-levels, the EPQ will be taken into consideration and result in lower A-level grades being required. Socio-economics factors which may have impacted an applicant's education will be taken into consideration and alternative offers may be made to these applicants. Required subject: A Level Computer Science or Mathematics or Physics and GCSE grade B/6 in Mathematics.
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Wales | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| EU | £29,900 per year |
| International | £29,900 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: G462
Here's what Royal Holloway, University of London says about its Computer Science (Software Engineering) with a Year-in-Industry course.
Our technological world has created a tremendous demand for professionals who can design, build and maintain computer programmes, databases. This four-year, year in industry programme with a specialism in software engineering will give you a strong foundation of knowledge, skills and practical experience to kickstart your career in software. Your extended work placement will give you skills and awareness that can only be acquired in a real work environment, and will help to set you apart when you apply for jobs. Our software engineering teaching has been hailed as a‘best practice’ example of computer science education by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT.
Developed in consultation with industry, our progressive curriculum will give you a solid grounding in the fundamentals of computing and application development. You will learn from software professionals and leading academics to apply engineering principles to the design, development, implementation and maintenance of all kinds of software. We cover the whole process of software development, from initial client briefs through to costing, scheduling and efficient delivery. From the outset you will be experimenting with programming games, robots, Gadgeteer kits, Subversion, JUnit testing, Scrum-based Agile software and more, in our well-equipped laboratories. You will develop team working, time management and communication skills, and a strong professional ethos.
Your year in industry will start at the end of year 2. We are located in the famous M4 corridor, known as 'England's Silicon Valley', and we enjoy close links with many of its leading technology companies. If you are unable to go ahead with your placement you will have the option of transferring onto our equivalent three-year BSc programme. In your final year you will also have the flexibility to choose between a range of optional courses.
We are a highly respected, research-focused department with a friendly approach and award-winning teaching. We offer a summer work placement programme and a dedicated personal adviser to guide you through your studies. You will also be welcome to join our thriving Computing Society. We are one of only seven departments in the UK to hold the Athena SWAN bronze award for our commitment to increasing female participation in computer science.
The BCS has distinguished our teaching of Software Engineering as 'Best Practice'.
You will be taught by staff with extensive industrial experience, three of whom are certified Scrum Masters.
You will learn to master the process of software engineering, from initial client meetings through to delivery.
Source: Royal Holloway, University of London
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Computer Science
Location
Main Site | Egham
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Computer science
• Software engineering
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
The modules you will study
Please refer to our website for information: https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/computer-science/computer-science-software-engineering-with-a-year-in-industry.aspx
How you will be assessed
Your course will be assessed by a combination of examinations and in-course assignments in the form of essays or presentations.
Royal Holloway, University of London reviews
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2nd year student
Things a little expensive but there's always something on. Summer Ball ticketing is a bit of a joke. They offer a certain number of cheaper tickets early but you have to be lightning fast to secure the.ticket at th e cheaper price. Plenty of variety and bars eating and shops
1 year ago
2nd year student
There's always something on , Egham a bit run down but campus socialising is great. There's everything you need on campus ,although exploring further afield like Windsor and London is reasonable on the train.
1 year ago
2nd year student
This is my main negative with this university. I was in really nice halls Kingswood 1st year. Affordable nice location. 2nd year halls were not an option so had to find private. Expensive. The student finance maintenance loan.does not cover then full cost. Work opportunities are few at the univers...
1 year ago
2nd year student
Support has been OK.
1 year ago
2nd year student
Lack of affordable accommodation for continuing students. Student union on campus great safe little expensive.Other facilities library etc good.
1 year ago
2nd year student
As stated course content challenging and found that workload high but was able.to keep on top of assignments. Tutors helpful and approachable.
1 year ago
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.
The Computer Science (Software Engineering) with a Year-in-Industry course at Royal Holloway, University of London features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
82%
med
Teaching on my course
82%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
89%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
90%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
64%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
84%
med
Learning opportunities
80%
med
Learning opportunities
80%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
74%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
85%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
84%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
81%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
76%
med
Assessment and feedback
75%
med
Assessment and feedback
75%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
84%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
85%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
63%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
77%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
66%
low
Academic support
83%
med
Academic support
83%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
85%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
82%
low
Organisation and management
78%
med
Organisation and management
78%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
75%
med
How well organised is your course?
80%
med
Learning resources
89%
med
Learning resources
89%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
89%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
84%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
93%
high
Student voice
68%
low
Student voice
68%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
53%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
78%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
74%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
70%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
88%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
82%
med
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
80%
med
Teaching on my course
80%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
90%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
92%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
58%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
80%
med
Learning opportunities
80%
med
Learning opportunities
80%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
62%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
87%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
85%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
83%
high
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
78%
med
Assessment and feedback
77%
med
Assessment and feedback
77%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
85%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
83%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
63%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
83%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
70%
med
Academic support
78%
low
Academic support
78%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
79%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
75%
low
Organisation and management
78%
med
Organisation and management
78%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
72%
med
How well organised is your course?
83%
high
Learning resources
94%
high
Learning resources
94%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
89%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
97%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
94%
high
Student voice
66%
low
Student voice
66%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
40%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
78%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
80%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
62%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
87%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
87%
med
Student information
The Computer Science (Software Engineering) with a Year-in-Industry course at Royal Holloway, University of London features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Mathematics | B | |||||
| Computer Science | B | |||||
| Physics | C | |||||
| Chemistry | B | |||||
| Economics | B | |||||
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Mathematics | B | |||||
| Computer Science | B | |||||
| Physics | C | |||||
| Economics | B | |||||
| Business Studies | B | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
The Computer Science (Software Engineering) with a Year-in-Industry course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about Royal Holloway, University of London graduates across each of those subject areas.
Graduate statistics
93%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
93%
In work, study or other activity
82%
Say it fits with future plans
68%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
74%
Information Technology Professionals
5%
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
4%
Business and public service associate professionals
4%
Managers, directors and senior officials
Graduate statistics
93%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
92%
In work, study or other activity
81%
Say it fits with future plans
69%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
74%
Information Technology Professionals
6%
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
4%
Business and public service associate professionals
3%
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Royal Holloway, University of London graduates who took Computer Science (Software Engineering) with a Year-in-Industry - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£36.5k
First year after graduation
£42k
Third year after graduation
£47.8k
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 (Software Engineering) with a Year-in-Industry.
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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