King's College London

Our Computer Science 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 the degree, you’ll also get to apply year 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. 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.

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. As a BSc 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 language, 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 third year you can tailor your degree to your own interests, choosing from a wide range of modules including on 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 in second year, developing a software system as part of a team. In your fourth year on returning from industry, you will undertake a substantial project, either from of our research groups or inspired by an industry problem, working as part of a team to develop software solutions in for our partner companies who span sectors from computing and law to aviation and government.

In your third year, you can pursue a professional internship and get paid to work for a company, building your skills and industry experience. Computer Science students secure placements in areas such as software development, AI, cybersecurity, fintech, game development, digital consultancy, and with smaller tech start-ups and innovation hubs.

You will receive tailored support from King’s Career Services, your Computer Science Year in Industry academic lead, and a dedicated Faculty Placement Coordinator, who will help you prepare competitive applications, perform strongly at technical interviews, and connect with employers.

Outside of teaching, our student societies organise social and other activities such as hackathons and river cruises so there is lots to get involved with.