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Computer Science with Industrial Year

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2026-2027
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Course summary

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. You'll 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).

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.

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.

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

Ways to study this course

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  • Main Site

Study options

  • BSc (Hons) • Sandwich • 4 Years

Start dates

  • 10/2026

Application codes

Course code:
G401
Institution code:
R12

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Application codes

Course code:
G401
Institution code:
R12

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Date range:
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Grades held by accepted students

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Offer rate for UK school & college leavers

91% Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.

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90 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)

95 Go onto work and study

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