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UK, England
Type: University
Location Type: Urban
Founded: 1926
Total Students: 23,000 +
Int. Students: 5,000 +
Main Campus Address
Whiteknights House, Reading RG6 6UR, United Kingdom
Develop valuable, sought-after computing knowledge and skills, and put them into practice with a year in industry, with our 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. This four-year course, led by the University of Reading’s Department of Computer Science, focuses on the essential skills and knowledge needed to give you a head start to pursue a wide range of computing and computer-related professions.
Our BSc Computer Science degree is accredited by the British Computer Society – the Chartered Institute for IT.
Industrial Year placement
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.
Over the years, we have built up relationships with major companies across the industry, many of which have their UK or European headquarters in the local area. Previous and current placement providers include:
You’ll be supported to find a placement with the help of our dedicated placement team. You’ll get the chance to attend regular placement training sessions, as well as the option of one-to-one appointments for help with writing your CV and cover letters, and access to placement providers on campus through fairs and events.
4-Year Bachelor's Degree
21 Days
Full-Time
48 Months
Intake Month/Year | Intake Status | |
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sep 2024 | Closed | |
sep 2025 | Open |
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Check program website for more information about funding options.
Careers
Our BSc Computer Science with Industrial Year degree will prepare you for a wide range of careers in the constantly evolving field of computing, whether you wish to join big multinational companies, small start-ups, or develop your own business.
As well as embedding skills development into your learning, we regularly organise for employers to come in and talk with our students about CVs, interviews and the recruitment process. As a student at Reading, you will also benefit from our annual careers and placement fair, one-to-one sessions which help you create your CV, practice interviews and mock assessment centres.
Our graduates are well placed to progress to careers in areas including:
Many of the companies we work with visit the University of Reading in order to recruit our best graduates directly. Previous graduates have gone to work for:
Alternatively, our graduates also go on to pursue MSc and PhD degrees.
There are various options through which a student can get a post study work visa in the UK.
Tier 1 Graduate Entrepreneur Visa for the graduates with a genuine and credible business idea.
Tier 2 (General) is the leading immigration visa to work in the UK.
Tier 4 Doctorate Extension Scheme is for students who have completed their Ph.D. and is valid for 12 months for them to work, look for work or set up a business.
Tier 5 Youth Mobility is for individuals of certain countries like Australia, Canada, Japan, Monaco, Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan, and New Zealand aged between 18 -30 who wish to move to the UK.
Tier 5 GAE is for individuals who want to come to the UK for work experience, training, research or a fellowship.
UK Ancestry is for individuals who are a citizen of a commonwealth and plan to work in the UK and have a grandparent who was born in the UK.
Program Level: 3-Year Bachelor's Degree
Duration: 36 months
Tuition Fee: CAD 27,650
English Requirement: IELTS TOEFL PTE DUOLINGO
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