Computer Science
Bachelor's degree
In London
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
London
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Duration
3 Years
Our Computer Science BSc course will provide you with an in-depth understanding of the field of computer-based information systems in order to prepare you for a career in that area. Computer Science BSc at King’s gives you access not only to academics who are renowned in their field but current students who are researching and developing cutting-edge technology to advance the industry. In the third year, you will undertake a project, which involves implementing a sophisticated piece of software based on your particular interests.
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About this course
On our Computer Science BSc course you will gain an in-depth understanding of computer-based information systems in the heart of a connected London.
The first two years of the course focus on programming, computer systems, artificial intelligence, databases, software engineering and logic.
The third year includes a project implementing a sophisticated piece of software.
The Careers Service and the Department of Informatics run a careers programme for Informatics students, which includes skills sessions and visits from top employers. Our graduates go on to successful careers in a wide range of organisations including banking, finance, management, and the major software houses, where they work mainly on analysis, design, implementation and maintenance of software applications and systems. Alternatively, many of our graduates choose further study.
Please note that A-level General Studies, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills and Global Perspectives are not accepted by King's as one of your A-levels. However, if offered the grade achieved may be taken into account when considering whether or not to accept a candidate who has just fallen short of the conditions of their offer.
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Subjects
- Credit
- Software Engineering
- Artificial Intelligence
- Design
- Systems
- Engineering
- Programming
- Computational
- Programming Practice
- Computer Systems
Course programme
Courses are divided into modules. In each year you will normally take modules totalling 120 credits.
Required ModulesYou are required to take:
- Introduction to Professional Practice (0 credits)
- Programming Practice & Applications (30 credits)
- Computer Systems (15 credits)
- Foundations of Computing 1 (15 credits)
- Data Structures (15 credits)
- Database Systems (15 credits)
In addition, you are required to take 15 credits from a range of optional modules, which may typically include:
- Elementary Logic with Application (15 credits)
- Computational & Mathematical Thinking for Engineers I (15 credits)
You are also required to take 15 credits from a range of optional modules, which may typically include:
- Introduction to Software Engineering (15 credits)
- Logic Design (15 credits)
- Computational & Mathematical Thinking for Engineers I (15 credits)
Required Modules
You are required to take the following modules:
- Practical Experiences of Programming (15 credits)
- Foundations of Computing 2 (15 credits)
- Operating Systems & Concurrency (15 credits)
- Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (15 credits)
You are required to take three modules from a range of optional modules, which may typically include:
One 30 credit module from:
- Software Engineering Group Project (30 credits)
- Robotics Group Project (30 credits)
One 15 credit module from:
- Internet Systems (15 credits)
- Introduction to Robotics (15 credits)
One 15 credit module from:
- Programming Language Design Paradigms (15 credits)
- Signals & Systems (15 credits)
Required Modules
You are required to take:
- Individual Project (30 credits)
In addition, you are required to take 90 credits from a range of optional modules which may typically include
- Artificial Intelligence Reasoning & Decision Making (15 credits)
- Cryptography (15 credits)
- Artificial Intelligence Planning (15 credits)
- Formal Verification (15 credits)
- Computational Models (15 credits)
- Software Architecture & Design (15 credits)
- Information Security (15 credits)
- Optimisation Methods (15 credits)
- Compilers & Formal Languages (15 credits)
- Human-Computer Interaction (15 credits)
- Agile Software Performance Engineering in Industrial Practice (15 credits)
- Machine Learning (15 credits)
The following specialised award titles are available for students, subject to the combination of modules taken in the final year:
- Artificial Intelligence
- Software Engineering
King’s College London reviews the modules offered on a regular basis to provide up-to-date, innovative and relevant programmes of study. Therefore, modules offered may change. We suggest you keep an eye on the course finder on our website for updates.
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Computer Science