BSc Computer Science with a Year in Industry
About this course
BSc in Computer Science with a Year in Industry, a computer science degree exploring computer-based information systems. The four-year programme includes a third year spent undertaking an industry placement, subject to grade averages and placement availability, alongside an accredited curriculum by 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 5 UCAS decisions for BSc Computer Science with a Year in Industry (G405) at King's College London for 2027 entry so far: 5 offers. The published offer is A*A*A at A level. The first offer was posted on 14 October.
What students say
Based on about 120 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 77%
- Learning opportunities: 73%
- Assessment and feedback: 69%
- Academic support: 81%
- Organisation and management: 65%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 76%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 245 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 94%
- Left higher education: 2%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 3%
What graduates do next
Based on about 87 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 76%
- Working and studying: 8%
- Further study: 4%
- Unemployed: 7%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 80%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 2%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 2%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 2%
- Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 2%
- Find their work meaningful: 82%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
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 365 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 94%
- Baccalaureate: 4%
- 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 with a Year in Industry 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 with a Year in Industry at King's College London do next?
89% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Computer Science with a Year in Industry 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 with a Year in Industry at King's College London?
The typical offer is A*A*A at A level. The average entrant had 179 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 with a Year in Industry?
For 2027 entry, applicants have posted 5 decisions for this course on UniScout. The first offer was posted on 14 October, and the most decisions so far arrived in October.
Is BSc Computer Science with a Year in Industry 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 with a Year in Industry at King's College London include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Computer Science with a Year in Industry at King's College London?
94% of students continued into their second year, and 2% left higher education.