Computer Science with Industrial Year BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Computer Science with Industrial Year BSc (Hons)
Develop valuable computing knowledge and skills, and put them into practice with a year in industry, with our four-year BSc Computer Science with Industrial Year degree.
Computer science – with the application of data science – has a colossal impact on modern society and is the cornerstone of every digital technology used in our daily lives. Youll join the University of Reading’s Department of Computer Science, where 100% of our research impact has been classed outstanding or very considerable (REF 2021, combining 4* and 3* submissions – Computer Science and Informatics).
Develop valuable computing knowledge and skills, and put them into practice with a year in industry, with our four-year BSc Computer Science with Industrial Year degree.<br/><br/>Computer science – with the application of data science – has a colossal impact on modern society and is the cornerstone of every digital technology used in our daily lives. Youll join the University of Reading’s Department of Computer Science, where 100% of our research impact has been classed outstanding or very considerable (REF 2021, combining 4* and 3* submissions – Computer Science and Informatics).<br/><br/>Reading has the fourth highest number of digital tech organisations in the UK (UK’s Top Digital Tech Cities, March 2020, The Data City) and in 2023 ranked 2nd in The Data City’s list of UK AI hotspots.<br/><br/>This degree includes the opportunity to apply for a one-year, paid work placement in industry, taken between your second and third years. It offers a valuable opportunity to deepen your knowledge and skills, explore career options and build your network.<br/><br/><strong>For more information, please visit our course page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/computer-science-ug/bsc-computer-science-with-industrial-year</strong>
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Study Mode
Sandwich
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
10/2026
Campus
Main Site
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Codes/info
Course Code
G401
Institution Code
R12
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
Access to HE Diploma
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE Maths at B (or 6), English Language or English Literature C (or 4).
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
Scottish Advanced Higher
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
A level
T Level
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,790 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| EU, International | £30,650 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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