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Computer Science (Cyber Security) with a Year in Industry at University of Kent - UCAS

University of Kent

Degree level: Undergraduate

Computer Science (Cyber Security) with a Year in Industry

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2024 - 20252025 - 2026
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University of Kent has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

Open days

18Jan
Find your future: Undergraduate Open Day
Undergraduate

Course summary

Computer Science (Cyber Security) Learn a broad base of computer science skills with a focus in your final year on cyber security. This is an excellent course choice if you are looking for a career in information security management or cyber security risk within commercial or government organisations. Cyber security expertise is in demand across all industries as we look to protect our economies, health services and data. Be part of the future of cyber security. The University has been recognised by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) as an Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Education (ACE-CSE) with a Gold Award. This means that it has met the ACE-CSE standard for Gold Award, and makes Kent one of only 12 ACEs-CSE in the UK to obtain Gold status. The year in industry gives you work experience, a salary and the possibility of a job with the same company after graduation. Accreditation We're accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS), The Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council. Your Future You'll be on course for a big future. Our graduates have gone on to work in:

  • software engineering
  • mobile applications development
  • systems analysis
  • networking
  • finance and insurance
  • education
  • healthcare
Recent graduates have gone on to develop successful careers at leading companies such as:
  • Cisco
  • IBM
  • The Walt Disney Company
  • Citigroup
  • BT
Location Our city, your time. It has never been a better time to study in Canterbury. Our high student population creates a vibrant, diverse and student-friendly atmosphere. We are a hub of exciting new ideas emerging from a stunning historic city - join us and get involved!

Modules

The following modules are what students typically study, but this may change year to year in response to new developments and innovations. Year 1: You’ll learn the fundamentals of computer science with our range of compulsory modules. Compulsory modules currently include the following: Programming I; Programming II; Internet Technologies; Human Computer Interaction; Foundations of Computing; Computer Systems. Year 2 compulsory modules currently include the following: Algorithms; Database Systems; Web Development; Software Development. Optional modules may include the following: Fundamentals of AI; Fundamentals of Cyber Security; Functional Programming. Year in Industry: You spend a year working in an industrial or commercial environment between stages 2 and 3. Our students go to a wide range of companies including Accenture, BT, GSK, IBM, Kent Police, Microsoft, Morgan Stanley, and the Walt Disney Company. They have also been to overseas employers in locations including Amsterdam, Hong Kong, and the US. Year 3 compulsory modules currently include the following: Cyber Security Project; Blockchain and Distributed Systems: Foundations, Security and Applications; Information Security Management; Formal Methods for Security Analysis. Optional modules may include the following: Natural Computation; Software Engineering Practice; Video Games Development; Computing Law and Professional Responsibility; Computational Intelligence in Business, Economics and Finance; Theory and Practice of Concurrency; Signal, Image and Data Analysis; Cognitive Robotics; eHealth; Machine Learning Algorithms; Computer Networks and Communication; Computing in the Classroom; Solving Problems with Data and Text; Programming Language Implementation; Computational Creativity and Creative AI; Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery; Semantic Technologies and Graph Analytics; Internet of Things; Programming Languages: Applications and Design; Deep Learning; Introduction to Quantum Computing and Quantum Cryptography; Enterprise and Entrepreneurship; Image Analysis and Applications; Embedded Systems and IoT. For more detailed information about these modules, please visit our website.

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • British Computer Society

How to apply

29Jan

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
G491
Institution code:
K24
Campus name:
Canterbury campus
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

International applicants

For further information about applying to Kent as an international student you can visit our International student webpages: https://www.kent.ac.uk/international. From here you will find useful information on country entry requirements, scholarship information, events and application guidance. Kent has dedicated support available to international students through groups, networks, English language and more specialist services through our Student Support and Wellbeing team. Visit our guide for international students to find out more on how we can support you during your time at Kent: www.kent.ac.uk/guides/support-for-international-students

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/4398/computer-science-cyber-security-with-a-year-in-industry

English language requirements

Applicants should have grade C or 4 in English Language GCSE or a suitable equivalent level qualification.

Please visit our website for further information:

https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/how-to-apply/english-language-requirements.html

Student Outcomes

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72%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
88%
Go onto work and study

The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

All fees for 2025/26 are to be confirmed. Please see the programme page at www.kent.ac.uk for further information on fees and funding options.

Sponsorship information

Kent offers generous financial support schemes to assist eligible undergraduate students during their studies. See our funding page for more details - https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/fees-and-funding

Computer Science (Cyber Security) with a Year in Industry at University of Kent - UCAS