King's College London

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.

By studying Computer Science at King’s, you will join a vibrant and diverse community of students and staff from all over the world, exploring fundamental scientific questions and responding to key societal challenges. We delve into everything from software systems, AI, and human-centred computing, to sustainability, quantum, and cryptography, as well as the societal impact of these technologies. As an MSci student, you will not only be taught by world-experts in their field, but study alongside pioneering students who are researching and developing cutting-edge technologies, with many of our students going on to found start-ups.

The first two years are designed to equip you with in-depth knowledge and hands-on skills across core computer science fields, including computer systems, databases, AI, software engineering and logic. You'll become proficient in programming languages through our world-class teaching, gaining not just fluency in a range of languages but a deep understanding of programming principles, enabling you to work with languages, including those of the future. Practical hardware modules will also give you the skills to work with electronics, from circuit boards to programming microprocessors.

From your third and fourth year you can tailor your degree to your own interests, choosing from a wide range of modules including robotics, data science, information security, machine learning and human-centred computing.

A key focus of our course is on project work, applying your learning to a range of real-world problems, developing key skills and confidence for your future profession. This includes developing a software system as part of a team in your second year. For your third year, you can choose to tackle a project with one of our research groups or solve an industry problem with a partner company, spanning sectors from computing and law to aviation and government.

Your fourth year is different in that you will spend six months working on a major project. You can either choose from a wide range of advanced topics in cutting edge computer science, with an emphasis on novel research, or you can join our unique programme with Amazon Web Services, working as a team to deliver innovative digital solutions that leverage AWS technology for public sector clients. The programme enables you to display your ingenuity, learn new skills based on real-world challenges, and experience first-hand the positive role technology can play in delivering societal benefits and impact.