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Computer Science at University of Kent - UCAS

Course summary

Choosing to study computer science is a smart move. You’ll gain knowledge and skills that can change our world and transform yours, opening up rewarding career opportunities in all sectors. Reasons to study Computer Science at Kent

  • The future of tech. Learn to code in several languages, starting with the Java programming language, which is widely used in industry
  • Get ahead. Take a placement year to help boost your professional skills and get paid to do it
  • It means something. Accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT
  • Big futures. Graduates have excelled in well-paid careers at leading companies such as BAE Systems, Cisco and IBM
  • Be creative. You’ll have access to a laser cutter, metal fabrication machinery, development equipment like Oculus Rift and Raspberry Pi and so much more in our dedicated makerspace
Course details First year: You’ll learn the fundamentals of computer science with our range of compulsory modules. Second year: Develop core concepts in areas such as AI and cyber security. Third year: You’ll be able to choose from a range of modules, so you can focus in areas that you want to explore in more depth for your chosen career path. Head over to our website for more details.

Modules

Year 1 Compulsory modules currently include: Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming Foundations of Computing I Databases and the Web Foundations of Computing II Human Computer Interaction Computers and the Cloud Problem Solving with Algorithms Further Object-Oriented Programming Year 2 Compulsory modules may include: Algorithms Database Systems Web Development Software Development Optional modules may include the following. These optional modules are provisional and subject to change later in the Summer: Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence Fundamentals of Cyber Security Functional Programming Year 3 Compulsory modules may include: Group Project OR Research project Optional modules may include the following. These optional modules are provisional and subject to change later in the Summer: Video Games Development Natural Computation Computing Law and Professional Responsibility Computational Intelligence in Business, Economics and Finance Blockchain and Distributed Systems: Foundations, Security and Applications Theory and Practice of Concurrency Signal, Image, and Data Analysis Information Security Management Cognitive Robotics eHealth Machine Learning Algorithms Software Engineering Practice Computer Networks and Communication Computing in the Classroom Solving Problems with Data and Text Programming Language Implementation Computational Creativity and Creative AI Formal Methods for Security Analysis Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery Semantic Technologies and Graph Analytics Internet of Things Programming Languages: Applications and Design Deep Learning Introduction to Quantum Computing & Quantum Cryptography Entrepreneurship Image Analysis Embedded Systems

Professional bodies

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

  • BCS - The Chartered Institute for IT

How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
G400
Institution code:
K24
Campus name:
Canterbury campus
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

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/124/computer-science


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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75%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
95%
Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9250 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 Year 1
Scotland £9250 Year 1
Wales £9250 Year 1
Channel Islands £9250 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9250 Year 1
EU £22700 Year 1
International £22700 Year 1

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

Please see the programme page at www.kent.ac.uk for further information on fees and funding options. Please be aware that if the Government permits, the UK fee quoted may increase in line with inflation. Full-time fees for 2024/25 for international students are £22,700 for laboratory programmes and £18,600 for non-laboratory programmes
Computer Science at University of Kent - UCAS