How to Apply to Computer Science at King’s College London: The Three-Year BSc, Four-Year MSci or Year in Industry, A*A*A at A-Level, and Requirements and Timeline for Chinese (A-Level/IB/AP), Canadian High School and Transfer Students

At King’s College London (KCL), undergraduate Computer Science is taught by the Department of Informatics in the Faculty of Natural, Mathematical & Engineering Sciences. The Computer Science BSc (UCAS code G400) is a three-year full-time degree at the Strand Campus, accredited by BCS. Here is what you need to know for September 2027 entry, based on King’s official information, for students at high schools in China (including A-Level/IB/AP students), students at Canadian high schools (including BC and Vancouver students), and transfer students.

1. The course

• Years 1–2: foundations including programming, software engineering, databases, artificial intelligence, logic and computer systems; in second year you work in a team to build a substantial software system.
• Year 3: optional modules to specialise and a major individual project, possibly with a research group or industry partners in technology, aviation, government and public services.
• Related courses: the four-year Computer Science MSci (with a substantial fourth-year project, including a programme with Amazon Web Services), Computer Science with a Year in Industry BSc, Computer Science with Management & a Year in Industry BSc, and the three-year Artificial Intelligence BSc.
• Year in industry: students can apply to transfer to this pathway during their studies; details are given in first year.
• Study abroad: students who reach a set average and are accepted by a partner university can spend their third year abroad and return for the final year.

2. Entry requirements

• A-Level: the course page lists A*A*A. Offers are based on three A-Levels; with four or more, the best three count.
• IB: King’s equates A*A*A with 39 points, or 20 from three Higher Levels (including TOK and EE points).
• AP: two routes at the A*A*A level:
  • APs only: 55555 in five APs;
  • combination: three APs at 5 plus ACT 30 or SAT 1410 (at least 620 in Maths and 650 in Reading and Writing). Super scores are not considered.
• Subject requirements and tests: required subjects (such as A-Level Mathematics), GCSE requirements and any admissions test are listed under the course page’s “Entry requirements” tab, which loads dynamically and could not be read; please check it on the course page.

3. Students at high schools in China

• International-school students: apply with the A-Level, IB or AP requirements above.
• Chinese high school and Gaokao: King’s says country-specific requirements are on each course page under “International applicants” in the Entry requirements tab (select China); if your country or qualification is not listed, contact King’s Advisors.
• International Foundation: King’s one-year International Foundation Programme helps international students whose qualifications are not accepted for direct entry. Under the English band for Informatics’ faculty, passing the programme with a B in the English module meets the English requirement.

4. Students at Canadian high schools (including BC and Vancouver)

• Requirements for Canadian provincial diplomas are also on the course page under “International applicants” (select Canada), or ask King’s Advisors.
• AP students can use the AP routes above: 55555 in five APs, or three 5s with SAT 1410 or ACT 30.

5. Transfer students

• Second-year entry is possible if you meet the standard first-year entry requirements, your first-year course matches King’s first year closely, and you are achieving or on track for a 2:1 or high 2:1.
• Limits: no entry into the final year; some overseas degrees require two completed years; places are competitive.
• Process: apply through UCAS by the normal deadline. Students needing a visa usually have to apply for a new one.

6. English requirements (Band D, Faculty of Natural, Mathematical & Engineering Sciences)

• IELTS Academic (including online): 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each skill.
• TOEFL iBT (including Home Edition): for tests from 21 January 2026, 4.5 overall with 4 in each skill; earlier tests, 92 overall with 23 in writing and 20 in each other skill. Institution code 0394.
• Others: PTE Academic 62 (59 in each skill; PTE Online not accepted); Cambridge C1/C2 176 (169 in each skill); Oxford Test of English Advanced 140 (125 in each).
• All scores must come from one sitting; TOEFL MyBest and IELTS One Skill Retake are not accepted; tests must be within two years of the start date.

7. UCAS and timeline (September 2027 entry)

• From 1 September 2026: applications can be submitted through UCAS.
• 13 January 2027 (18:00 UK time): the standard deadline; King’s treats later applications as late.
• The personal statement follows UCAS’s three-question format (why this subject, academic preparation, other preparation), 4,000 characters in total.
• September 2027: the course starts.

8. Fees

• International students: King’s lists fees on each course page; the Computer Science fee section loads dynamically and could not be read, so please check the course page.
• Scholarships: King’s has a searchable funding database; amounts are not verified here.

Checklist

Students at high schools in China:

• A-Level A*A*A, IB 39 (20 from three HLs), or AP 55555 / three 5s with SAT 1410 or ACT 30
• Check subject and China-specific requirements on the course page; consider the International Foundation if needed
• IELTS 6.5 (6.0 each) or new-scale TOEFL 4.5 (4 each)
• Apply through UCAS by 13 January 2027

Students at Canadian high schools (including BC and Vancouver):

• Check provincial requirements under “International applicants” on the course page; AP students follow the AP routes
• Apply through UCAS by 13 January 2027

Transfer students:

• Second-year entry only if your first year matches closely and you are on track for a 2:1; no final-year entry

Sources: King’s College London, Computer Science BSc course page; Computer Science MSci course page; Entry requirements; English language requirements; How to apply; Transferring to King’s; Tuition fees; International Foundation; UCAS dates and deadlines. Information is for September 2027 entry. Check King’s for the latest details.