BSc Computer Science
About this course
BSc in Computer Science, a computer science degree focusing on information systems, software development, and the theoretical and practical aspects of computing. Students can complete an optional professional placement year or study abroad pathway. This three-year programme is accredited by the BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT.
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Entry requirements
A level: A*A*A. Required subjects: A-level (or equivalent) grade A in Mathematics or Further Mathematics. Must include grade A in Mathematics or Further Mathematics.
Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 6 UCAS decisions for BSc Computer Science (G400) at King's College London for 2027 entry so far: 6 offers. The published offer is A*A*A at A level. The first offer was posted on 12 October.
What students say
Based on about 62 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 77%
- Learning opportunities: 73%
- Assessment and feedback: 70%
- Academic support: 80%
- Organisation and management: 66%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 76%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 130 students who started
- Continued on course: 94%
- Left higher education: 2%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 4%
What graduates do next
Based on about 55 graduates who answered
- Working: 74%
- Working and studying: 7%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 8%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 77%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 4%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 3%
- Finance Professionals: 3%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 3%
- Find their work meaningful: 78%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 91%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 67%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 130 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 70%
- South East: 13%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 205 students who started
- A levels: 92%
- Baccalaureate: 6%
- Foundation course: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Computer Science at King's College London earn?
The median salary is £37,000 after 15 months, £44,500 after 3 years, £58,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £42,000 and £80,500. The £58,000 median after five years is £22,000 more than the UK median for Computer science.
What do graduates of BSc Computer Science at King's College London do next?
86% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Computer Science at King's College London?
77% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Computer Science at King's College London?
The typical offer is A*A*A at A level. The average entrant had 175 UCAS points. Applicants who posted offers on UniScout for 2027 entry were most often predicted A*A*A*.
When does King's College London send offers for BSc Computer Science?
For 2027 entry, applicants have posted 6 decisions for this course on UniScout. The first offer was posted on 12 October, and the most decisions so far arrived in October.
Is BSc Computer Science at King's College London accredited?
Yes. Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
Does BSc Computer Science at King's College London include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Computer Science at King's College London?
94% of students continued into their second year, and 2% left higher education.