Computer Science BSc

Computer Science · Undergraduate

BSc Computer Science at King's College London is a three-year full-time degree in the Department of Informatics, accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT. The first two years build foundations across programming, software engineering, databases, artificial intelligence, logic and computer systems, with experience of computer hardware and electronics from circuit boards to microprocessors and project-based team software development; the third year adds optional modules and an individual project. King's is ranked 6th in the UK for Computer Science (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026).

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Course snapshot

Duration

3 years (full-time)

Study mode

Full-time

Intake

September

Tuition

International

Provider

King's College London

Location

London, England

About this programme

Students can transfer into a study-abroad pathway, a Year in Industry variation, or the integrated four-year MSci — including a programme with Amazon Web Services (AWS) developing a product for a UK local authority or charity partner. Third-year projects may be with industry partners across technology, aviation, government and public services, and students have gained real work experience with companies such as IBM, Terranova Software and Aerogility. The standard offer is A*A*A at A-level (UCAS G400), taught at the Strand Campus.

What you will need

Qualifications

  • A-level A*A*A (or international equivalent)

Subjects

  • Mathematics

English language

King's College London English language requirements (as published)

Professional accreditation

BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT (accredited degree)

Fees & costs

Tuition category: International

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Official programme information: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/computer-science-bsc

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Where this programme can take you

Industry demand

The degree provides the background knowledge and skills to work in a range of roles, with real work experience gained alongside companies such as IBM, Terranova Software and Aerogility.

Destinations for this programme

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