BSc Computer Science
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Computer Science. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Computer Architecture, Data Analysis, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, and Entrepreneurship. An optional industrial placement year is available, leading to a four-year sandwich degree on successful completion. Students develop a portfolio of software products and design artefacts integrated into an online showcase.
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Entry requirements
Qualifications needed for 2027: BSc (Hons): 112-128 UCAS tariff points At least two A-levels, or a BTEC National Extended Diploma (DMM) or equivalent qualifications. Applications from those that have undertaken a foundation year in computing will also be considered. BSc (Hons) including foundation year: 64 UCAS tariff points For the degree with a foundation year, a minimum of 64 UCAS points from A-levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications is required. Additional requirements: Entry onto this course does not require an interview, entrance test, audition or portfolio. English language: English language requirement for this course: Academic IELTS of 6.0 overall, with no element below 5.5. If you do not meet our English language requirements , you may be eligible for Kingston University's pre-sessional English language course. Check out our English Language Programme page for more details. If you’re applying from a recognised majority English-speaking country (MESC), you won’t need to meet the requirements. For further information on country-specific entry requirements, please explore our International section of the website.
What students say
Based on about 89 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 77%
- Learning opportunities: 75%
- Assessment and feedback: 77%
- Academic support: 85%
- Organisation and management: 80%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 76%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 180 students who started
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 9%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 39 graduates who answered
- Working: 56%
- Working and studying: 17%
- Further study: 4%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 30%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 5%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 70 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 65%
- South East: 22%
- South West: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 170 students who started
- A levels: 87%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Access course: 3%
- Other HE qualification: 8%
- No formal qualifications: 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.
- Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Industrial Placement
- Computing Fundamentals
- Programming I: Thinking Like a Programmer
- Requirements Analysis and Design
- Professional Environments 1
- Computing Systems
- Professional Environments 2
- Database Driven Application Development
- Programming II - Software Development
- Networking Concepts
- User Centred Design
- Individual Project
- Future Skills Apply
- Advanced Data Modelling
- Digital Entrepreneurship
- Programming III – Patterns and Algorithms
- Software Development Practice
- User Experience Design Thinking
- Mobile Application Development
- Internet Protocols and Services
- Cryptography and Network Security
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Computer Science at Kingston University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £24,500 after 3 years, £33,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £45,500. The £33,000 median after five years is £3,000 less than the UK median for Computer science.
What do graduates of BSc Computer Science at Kingston University do next?
76% 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 Kingston University?
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 Kingston University?
The average entrant had 94 UCAS points.
Is BSc Computer Science at Kingston University 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. Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
Does BSc Computer Science at Kingston University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Computer Science at Kingston University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 9% left higher education.