BSc (Hons) Computer Science at Kingston University

Programme overview

Launch your career in computer science or software engineering with the Computer Science BSc (Hons) degree course from Kingston University. This course is informed by our academics' expertise and accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS, the chartered institute for IT). The suite of option modules on the course mean you can tailor and future-proof your degree according to your interests, from software engineering to user experience design.

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment | Department: School of Computer Science and Mathematics | Duration: 3 years full time / 4 years full time including professional placement | Study mode: full-time (optional professional placement year) | Intake: 2027 | Location: Kingston upon Thames, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Our Computer Science BSc structure is centred on student learning and development. This focus encourages you to become an effective, independent and confident self-directed learner – attributes that appeal to employers. Year 1 - core modules: Computing Fundamentals, Foundations of Programming, Professional Environments 1, Requirements Analysis and Design. Year 2 - core modules: Computing Systems, Database Driven Application Development, Professional Environments 2; optional modules: Programming and Software Development, User Centred Design. Optional professional placement year: Industrial Placement.

Career pathways

This degree is excellent preparation for a wide variety of careers and job roles, such as systems and business analysts, software engineers, programmers and network specialists.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Entry 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. Entry onto this course does not require an interview, entrance test, audition or portfolio. English language: Academic IELTS of 6.0 overall, with no element below 5.5. UCAS codes: G401, G400.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Home (UK) full-time annual tuition fee for entry in 2027/28 Source

International applicants: GBP 20,500 a year (2027/28). International Year 1 fee for entry in 2027/28; later years: Year 2 (2028/29): £21,300, Year 3 (2029/30): £22,100, Year 4 (2030/31): £22,900 Source

Intake: 2027

Duration: 3 years full time / 4 years full time including professional placement

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/explore/courses/bd1f3c58-e9f0-bb6b-94bd-94f066483a0a/course?studyYear=2027

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