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Computer Science, BSc (Hons), with industry placement

University of Reading, United Kingdom

 
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Ranking in UK

25th
overall
CUG
Computer Science
35th
QS
Computer Science and Information Systems
39th
THE
Computer Science
40th

Costs

Course fees S$51.5K / year
Entertainment, books
food & rent
S$17.2K / year
Beer S$7
MacDonalds S$10
Cinema S$11
Coffee S$5
Total S$68.7K / year

Entry requirements

A Level ABB
Diploma 3.0
International Baccalaureate 32

Scholarships

British Chevening Scholarships
100% for tuition and living expenses
Limited quantity

Information

Course
Code
G401
Upcoming
Intakes
Oct 2025
Course
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Information
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+65 9650 3225
HOTLINE
+65 6333 1300

Duration

4 years
Graduate
2029
About the course

Our BSc Computer Science with Industrial Year degree equips you with essential computing knowledge and skills, which you can apply through a dedicated year in industry. Located in Reading, a leading UK digital tech hub—ranking fourth for digital organisations and second for AI hotspots—you'll be near employers ranging from startups and SMEs to global giants like Microsoft and Oracle. As part of the University of Reading’s Department of Computer Science, where 100% of research impact is rated outstanding or very considerable (REF 2021), this four-year programme prepares you for diverse computing careers. For further details, visit our course page.Sample modules, subject to final approval for 2025/26, include Computer Systems Architecture, Databases, Data Structures and Algorithms, Operating Systems and Networking, Image Analysis and Visual Intelligence, and Blockchain and Security. Note that availability of optional modules cannot be guaranteed, and updated information will be available in summer 2024; we recommend checking our website regularly.

What you will learn

The following modules have been approved in principle for delivery in 2025/26. Please note that as part of our current curriculum improvement process, all modules require final University approval and may be subject to change. Please check our website for more details about the course structure. Sample modules for this course include:

  • Computer Systems Architecture
  • Databases
  • Data Structures and Algorithms
  • Operating Systems and Networking
  • Image Analysis and Visual Intelligence
  • Blockchain and Security.
The University cannot guarantee that all optional modules will be available to all students who may wish to take them. Further information about the content of final approved modules will be available in the summer of 2024. We suggest that you regularly revisit our course page during this time to ensure you have the most up-to-date information regarding the modules offered on this programme.

A local representative of University of Reading in Singapore is available online to assist you with enquiries about this course.