BSc Computer Science with Industrial Year
About this course
BSc in Computer Science with an integrated industrial placement year. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Computer Architecture, Data Analysis, Mathematical Modelling, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The programme includes a final-year Degree Project and is accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB IB: 32 points overall
What students say
Based on about 31 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 79%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 79%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 83%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 100 students who started
- Continued on course: 94%
- Left higher education: 6%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 90%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 100 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 27%
- South East: 42%
- South West: 16%
- Wales: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 85 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- Foundation course: 2%
- A degree: 1%
- 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.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Computer Systems Architecture
- Databases
- Mathematics and Computation
- Imperative Programming
- Object-Oriented Programming
- Applications of Computer Science
- Institution Wide Language Programme
- Data Structures and Algorithms
- Operating Systems and Computer Networking
- Artificial Intelligence
- Programming in Python
- Software Systems Design
- Software Engineering and Professional Development
- Industrial Year
- Degree Project
- Virtual Reality, Games and Graphics
- Data Integration and Information Visualisation
- Machine Learning
- Image Analysis and Visual Intelligence
- Blockchain and Security
- Text Mining and Natural Language Processing
- Cloud-based AI Solutions
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Computer Science with Industrial Year at University of Reading earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £35,000 after 3 years, £44,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £33,500 and £61,000. The £44,500 median after five years is £8,500 more than the UK median for Computer science.
What do graduates of BSc Computer Science with Industrial Year at University of Reading do next?
85% 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 Industrial Year at University of Reading?
79% 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 Industrial Year at University of Reading?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 120 UCAS points.
Is BSc Computer Science with Industrial Year at University of Reading 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 Industrial Year at University of Reading include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Computer Science with Industrial Year at University of Reading?
94% of students continued into their second year, and 6% left higher education.